For trainers
Free Ham Radio Curriculum is a set of ready-to-lead workshops and activities — not an online course. You download materials, gather a group, and teach in person.
How this site is organized
- Curriculum: All workshops and activities
- Phone track and Digital track: Courses to bring learners to HF
- Activities: Standalone events that can be done in any order
- Cheat sheets: Laminate-friendly references
- Downloads: Every document in one place
It's this easy to use this curriculum
- Every unit has a one-page overview; skim that and the slides (5–15 minutes)
- Print handouts for learners and any required cheat sheets
- Workshops require a projector, some activities need an outdoor space
- Good for groups of 5–95; sessions run from one to two hours
Suggested sequences
You do not have to commit to a complete phone or digital course, beginning to end! Below are some bite-sized chunks (workshops + activities) you can start from.
Community intro
Ham 101 + Fox Hunt
2–3 hours · No license
Emcomm afternoon
Emergency Radio 101 + PACE Planning + How to Host a Neighborhood Net
4-5 hours · No license
Intro to digital radio
Mesh Networks 101 + Digital Radio 101 + Mesh Network Practical Skills
4-5 hours · No license
Get on the air! (phone)
GMRS 101 + Practical Radio Skills
2–3 hours · No license
FAQ
Do I need to be an ARRL instructor?
No. Any experienced Ham who can follow the trainer guide can lead these sessions.
Can I run just one workshop?
Yes. Especially the first three phone workshops and first two digital workshops — no license required.
Can I change the slides?
Materials are CC BY-SA. Adapt for your community; credit the source.