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Learn about the history, purpose and licenses of amateur radio, with demos of equipment, notable hams, communication methods, licensing details, and practical demonstrations. Discover the world of amateur radio and its connection to modern communication technologies.

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  1. SEMARA Introduction to Amateur Radio Tim Smith, N1TI - Mattapoisett, MA

  2. Session Objectives • Learn brief history of Amateur Radio • Purpose and applications of the hobby • Understand differences in license classes • Demonstration of equipment

  3. Before We Get Started • How did you learn about Amateur Radio • What do know about it today? • A brief sample test • Allows instructors to pace the course • There’s no passing or failing…

  4. VideoTape Presentation • The New World of Amateur Radio • 15 minute intro

  5. Amateur Radio • Over 3 Million “Hams” Worldwide • 650,000 in USA alone

  6. Amateur Radio • Active in almost every country • All ages, all professions, all races • Across town or “around the world”

  7. Amateur Radio Celebrities • Walter Cronkite • KB2GSD • Famous CBS News Anchor • Retired on Martha’s Vineyard

  8. Amateur Radio Celebrities • Ronnie Milsap • WB4KCG • Nashville Country Music Singer • CMA Album of the Year 1976, 1978, 1986 • Male Vocalist 1974, 1976, 1977 • Very active in Amateur Radio • Hamvention Speaker 1998

  9. Amateur Radio Celebrities • Joe Walsh • WB6ACU • Rock Guitarist • The Eagles • The James Gang • Active “Collins Radio” collector • Performed at Hamvention 99 • Member ARRL since 1973

  10. More Notable Hams • K2ZCZ, George Pataki, Governor of NY • W4CGP, Chet Atkins, Singer/Songwriter • KD6OY, Garry Shandling, TV Personality • JY1, King Hussein, King of Jordan (sk) • WB6RER, Andy Devine, Actor (sk)

  11. Amateur Radio • The “Instant Messenger” of the 20th Century…amateur radio linked people “live” across the globe decades before the internet was even a dream • Amateur Radio continues to grow into the 21st Century and is a natural companion hobby to the World Wide Web

  12. Amateur Radio - Communicate, how? • Live 2-way communications • Simple handheld “walkie talkies” • mobile transceivers • Repeaters • FM Ground Based - Increased coverage • OSCAR - Satellite Communications • Orbiting Station Carrying Amateur Radio • AMSAT • Worldwide HF propagation

  13. Amateur Radio - Communicate, how? • Talk to the Astronauts! • Most NASA missions have licensed amateurs • Permanent amateur radios on ISS • Past success: • STS Missions • MIR • Great PR for amateur radio Astronaut Owen K. Garriott W5LFL

  14. Amateur Radio - Communicate, how? • Many Popular Methods • Image Communications • Send/Receive Still Images • Send/Receive LIVE Video Images • Fast Scan ATV • Slow Scan Worldwide with HF • Weather Balloons and live cams

  15. Amateur Radio - Communicate, how? • Many Popular Methods • Data • Packet Radio • Weather • Activity coordination • Position Location with GPS Satellites • Live Chat beat “Instant Messenger” by more than 15 years! • PSK31 • Newest digital mode • Remote Control • Models, Robotics, Home Control

  16. Amateur Radio - Communicate, how? • …and then there’s the “CODE” • The original “Digital” communications • Still in use today • Some hate it, some love it, some don’t care • Recent restructuring eases the burden

  17. The Technician License • 35 Question Written Exam • Element 2 • FCC Regulations • Basic Electronics Theory • Operating Practices • Passing Grade of 74% (26 out of 35)

  18. The Technician License • Privileges • All VHF, UHF and microwave bands • Communicate with and thru satellites • Use local or regional repeaters and networks • endless possibilities

  19. The Technician License • Transmit up to 1,500 watts • Novice HF limited to 200 watts • Military Zones at 450 Mhz limited to 50 watts • Rules state minimum power must be used • Use lowest power required to sustain QSO • Conserves power • Reduces interference • Keeps peace at home and on the air!

  20. The Technician License w/HF • Same as Technician but: • Allows Morse code ops on four HF bands • Allows Voice operation on 10 Meter HF • Allows Digital operation on 10 Meter HF • Requires only 5 WPM proficiency • Formerly known as “Tech Plus”

  21. The Technician License w/HF • Upgrade at any time • General Class • More HF Spectrum • More Voice Privileges • Extra Class • Top of the Line! • ALL Privileges

  22. Amateur Radio Demonstration • Let’s see it in action! (15 min) • HF Radio • The SEMARA Club Radio Station • VHF/UHF Portable Radio • Local Repeaters in the SEMASS area • Place a call with the SEMARA “Autopatch” • Remote control of club property

  23. Now Your Talking! 4th Edition – First Printing • Using This Book • Small sections, easily digested • “Test as you go” concept • (Chapter 12) • Every page is important • Review diagrams, photos and captions • Articles and stories • Review sample questions frequently • Final VE Exam scheduled at conclusion of course

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