Radio Jump Start Webinar Series
Practical communications readiness for real-world conditions.
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Recordings and resources from the series are available through March 9, 2026.
The Radio Jump Start webinar series was a four-week introduction to building resilient communication networks.
In this series we covered:
- Why single-layer communication systems fail
- How layered communication networks improve resilience
- Practical ways to connect local, regional, and national communications
- Decision-making when communications degrade or fail
- How individuals and small teams can build real capability
The series focuses on resilient communications planning and practical tools for individuals and teams.
Week 1: Why Single-Layer Communication Fails
Explore why many communications plans break down during real event, even when the radios work, and how layered communication structures improve reliability.
Week 2: Plans That Work Under Stress
Learn how communications plans behave under stress and how to build systems that continue functioning when infrastructure fails.
Building Tiered Communication Networks
Understand how local, regional, and long-distance communications layers work together to improve resilience.
From Theory to Practice
Bring the concepts together and explore how individuals and small teams can begin building practical communications capability.
Ready to Go Deeper?
The Radio Jump Start webinars introduce the core concepts of resilient communications.
If you’d like to move beyond theory and begin building practical capability, the Radio Jump Start Basic course provides structured instruction and hands-on guidance.
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About The Instructor:
Scott Irwin
Founder, Better Resilience, LLC
Scott has been a licensed amateur radio operator for over 32 years and has spent 33 years working in technology, operations, and systems that must function under real-world constraints.
He engages, equips, and empowers people, teams, and organizations to own their risks and embed resilience into their culture — not through theory or gear, but through clarity, structure, and practice.