# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Foundations: Handheld Radio with Grey Fox
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 26 May, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Tue, 26 May, 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Handheld radios go by a few names like walkie-talkie and handy-talkie, and they come in hundreds of shapes and sizes, learn how they work.About this EventHandheld radios go by a few names like walkie-talkie and handy-talkie, and they come in hundreds of shapes and sizes. At the surface, they seem simple: push a button, talk, and anyone tuned to the same frequency hears you.That’s true. But it barely scratches the surface of what they can actually do. Join Grey Fox to learn so much more.When the network goes down, the phone doesn’t connect, or the situation moves faster than infrastructure can keep up, handheld radios are what still work. They’re used every day by emergency responders, firefighters, security teams, and operators who can’t afford communication failure. But you don’t need to be in uniform to benefit from that capability.A handheld radio is one of the simplest ways to take control of your own communications.No subscriptions.No towers you don’t control.No dependence on a system you can’t see.Whether you're coordinating with a group at an event, staying in contact during travel, building out a resilient communications plan, or just want to understand how signals move through the air, this is a skill that gives you real-world capability.Most people who buy a radio never get past the basics. They press the button, maybe hit a preset channel, and leave most of the functionality untouched because it looks confusing or technical.This class changes that.We’ll start with the fundamentals of radio frequency and what’s actually happening when you transmit and receive. Then we’ll move directly into your radio: the buttons, menus, settings, and acronyms that are usually overlooked.You’ll learn how to:Actually configure your radio instead of guessingUnderstand what all those settings mean and when to use themImprove your range and clarity with simple adjustmentsFind and use local amateur radio repeatersTune into weather broadcasts and other useful signalsUse your radio intentionally, not just reactivelyBy the end, you won’t just “have a radio,” you’ll know how to use it.If you’ve ever been curious how these systems work, want a practical skill that holds up when other systems fail, or just don’t like relying entirely on infrastructure you don’t control, this is worth your time.Bring your radio if you have one. If not, we’ll still get you up to speed.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/pittsburgh/foundations-handheld-radio-with-grey-fox/100001988779123896
- **Event Categories**: workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 39, max: 49, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Pittsburgh
- **state**: PA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Hackers Guild
- **lat**: 40.5124219
- **long**: -79.9980121
- **full address**: Hackers Guild, 2247 Babcock Boulevard, Pittsburgh, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Foundations: Handheld Radio with Grey Fox being held?
  - **A:** Foundations: Handheld Radio with Grey Fox takes place on Tue, 26 May, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Tue, 26 May, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Hackers Guild, 2247 Babcock Boulevard, Pittsburgh, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Foundations: Handheld Radio with Grey Fox?
  - **A:** Foundations: Handheld Radio with Grey Fox is organized by Hackers Guild PGH.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Foundations: Handheld Radio with Grey Fox is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Pittsburgh, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Foundations: Handheld Radio with Grey Fox sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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