-- Developed by The ARRL Public Relations Committee

To make your group or club grow, people need to know you are there!

Over 100 people have already taken the course - and really liked it!  See the list of graduates here.

This course is designed to give hams a quick overview in public relations activities. It uses the skills of experts in various aspects of public relations to provide volunteer Public Information Officers with the basic skills and expectations that a PIO needs to know to be effective in their home region.  PR-101 covers everything from the basic news release to Web sites and video work.

The materials can also be used as a handbook - a reference to keep with you that comes in handy!

Special sections cover emergency communications and the media - what Amateur Radio wants the world to know and how to position it for best results.

The PR101 course is conveniently set-up for you to complete it on your own schedule. Upon completion it guides you to the Web for a final exam. Participants who successfully complete the exam will be directed to a special area where they can create, print and save a certificate of completion and their success is reported to ARRL HQ and the Section Manager.  Graduates are recorded and listed as having completed ARRL PIO training.

There are two ways to get the materials...

You can order the CD disk from the ARRL  -  PR101 CD-ROM. © 2009, The American Radio Relay League, Inc.  #0133 -- $19.95
Order your copy NOW!

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You can download a copy using the links below. 

Once you have completed the study materials,.the final exam is done via the Internet and you will need to request an entry code from the Media & PR Department.