diff --git a/src/ugv.py b/src/ugv.py
index af84925..9056569 100644
--- a/src/ugv.py
+++ b/src/ugv.py
@@ -1,4 +1,6 @@
 """Autonomous UGV"""
+import json
+from coms import Coms
 
 class UGV:
     def __init__(self):
@@ -8,3 +10,13 @@ def __init__(self):
     def setup_vehcicle(self):
         #TODO
         return None
+
+    def coms_callback(self, message, _):
+        '''callback for radio messages'''
+        data = json.loads(message.data)
+        print(data['type'])
+
+    def setup_coms(self):
+        '''sets up communication radios'''
+        print('Initializing Coms')
+        self.coms = Coms(self.configs, self.coms_callback)
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