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Amateur Ham Radio License Class Technician Class Introduction

Technician Class Introduction. Ham Radio versus other communicatorsHam Radio is versatile and survivableTalk to the world (many modes

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Amateur Ham Radio License Class Technician Class Introduction

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    1. Amateur (Ham) Radio License Class Technician Class Introduction Your instructor: William (Bill) Call Emergency Management Director, Calloway County; HazMat-1 team Retired faculty, MSU KJ4W First licensed 1965 Extra Class Army MARS wcall@mchsi.com, kj4w@arrl.net

    2. Technician Class Introduction Ham Radio versus other communicators Ham Radio is versatile and survivable Talk to the world (many modes & interests: simplex, repeaters, IRLP, HF, satellites, etc) De-centralized—individual operators & stations But networked for better ability Trained operators add resourcefulness Community of operators lends support Hams have fun!

    3. Technician Class Introduction Ham Radio versus other communicators Ham radio activities—some covered in chapter 1. There’s more! Not for business: see ARRL HRLM page 1-14 Privileges by comparison—see page 1-14 Privileges by license—see page 1-17 Public service opportunities Weather spotters Local parades and races Field Day

    4. Do we need to purchase any radio equipment ? Drivers license vs. car Fishing license vs. rod/reel

    5. How will class be taught? Teach to the test vs learn in-depth Self-study (for the most part) Memorize vs. understand Understanding brings resourcefulness 394 questions for a 35 question exam. Very few formulas to learn Many repeating types of questions F.C.C. – Governing Body Governing Body – F.C.C. Tech License – Element 2 Element 2 – Tech License

    6. Subject matter (Chapter 9 of ARRL HRLM) T1 – F.C.C. Rules, Station License Responsibilities T2 – Control Operator Duties T3 – Operating Practices T4 – Radio and Electronic Fundamentals T5 – Station Setup and Operation

    7. Subject matter (continued) T6 – Communications Modes and Methods T7 – Special Operations T8 – Emergency and Public Service Communications T9 – Radio Waves, Propagation, and Antennas T0 – Electrical and RF Safety

    8. How to study to ensure passing exam Read Ham Radio License Manual in order Study test questions as prompted after each chapter Each and every possible exam question is in the manual! Yes, correct answers are there in the manual Suggest looking at incorrect answers to figure out why Questions don’t necessarily build upon each other

    9. How to study to ensure passing exam Take practice tests on-line qrz.com eham.net

    10. Technician Class Introduction Next: Video, “Amateur Radio Today” Demonstration using UHF-FM handheld Look at station K4MSU Next week: look at station KJ4EU Also next week: Questions/answers? Discussion of exam structure Personal & community operations More on radio selection and station setup

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