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Learn how to stay in touch when cell service and internet access are unavailable. This one-day course combines indoor classroom instruction with hands-on radio setup, operation, and troubleshooting. No prior radio experience is required.Join The Survival University on Saturday, November 28, 2026, from 9 AM to 5 PM Mountain time. Arrive at 8 AM for required check-in.
Manitou Art Center (MAC)
513 Manitou Ave, Manitou Springs, CO 80829
Tuition is $125 per person and includes a Motorola FRS radio. All required training equipment is provided.
Explore FRS, GMRS, Amateur Radio, and an introduction to off-grid mesh communications. Learn about realistic range and limitations, licensing and legal radio use, basic antennas, power management, and building a practical communications plan for your family or small group. You will practice using equipment and troubleshooting common problems.
Use the Find tickets button to open the course page and register through Book Now. A Facebook RSVP does not reserve your place.
https://thesurvivaluniversity.com/product/off-grid-communications/
Bring a notebook, pen or pencil, water bottle, and lunch or snacks. Personal radios, spare batteries, and power banks are optional. Restrooms and potable water are available on site, with restaurants and cafes nearby. Review the Manitou Art Center parking map linked under Class Details on the course page before arriving.
Questions? Call The Survival University at 719-684-4147.
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