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Technology

Technology. Who New? It’s something Knew. A “new” technology. One that I want to learn. One that my boy wants to learn. It’s one of our New Year’s Resolutions, our goal is to have our licenses by the middle of March. Why? This new technology? It is another form of communication.

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Technology

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  1. Technology Who New? It’s something Knew.

  2. A “new” technology • One that I want to learn. • One that my boy wants to learn. • It’s one of our New Year’s Resolutions, our goal is to have our licenses by the middle of March. • Why? This new technology? • It is another form of communication. • It is free, once you have the equipment. • It opens up the world, and the universe, and the answer is not 42,”What was the question?”

  3. Amateur Radio License

  4. HAM RADIO is… • Helping others – • Providing public service communications for marathons, bike races & parades – and during emergencies like earthquakes, floods, blizzards and tornados! • Awards – • Enter ham radio events to challenge yourself and improve your operating skills! Earn certificates and awards you can proudly display in your ham “shack” • Making Friends – • Talk to your friend and neighbors – across town or around the world – from you own Amateur Radio station. Set up your station in your house or take it with you- in your car – on a camping trip – almost anywhere! • Repeaters – • Keep in touch with old friends and make new ones on repeaters that let you communicate 50 miles or more using low-power hand-held radios! • Advancing technology – • Learn about the latest communications technology! You can build and try out your own antennas and radio equipment • Digital Communications – • Use your home computer and radio with keyboard-to-keyboard modes like PSK-31 to chat with other hams. Use packet radio networks and Internet connections to exchange programs and e-mail type messages. • International communications- • Be an ambassador for your country right from your won home! Learn about other people and places, practice their language ad learn about their culture. • Oscar Satellites – • Use Orbiting Satellites Carrying Amateur Radio to talk with other hams around the world – on voice and through your computer! Talk to astronauts as they orbit the Earth! From - Now Your Talking 2003

  5. License Levels • Class Technician • All Amateur privileges above 50. MHz. • Technician with Morse Code Credit • General • All Amateur privileges except those reserved for Advanced and Amateur • Amateur Extra • The Amateur’s Code • The Radio Amateur is: • Considerate • Loyal • Progressive • Friendly • Balanced • And Patriotic The original code was written by Paul M. Segal, W9EEA, in 1928

  6. Total Cost of Ownership Equipment & Cost • Where to Buy: • www.mfjenterprises.com • www.icomamerica.com • www.hamradio.com • www.oselectronics.com • www.elecraft.com • www.associaedradio.com • www.alphadeltacom.com • www.advancedspecilties.net • www.universal-radio.com • Station Accessories • Antennas • Need a Switch • An antenna Tunner • An SWR Meter • Microphones • Multiband VHF/UHF radio • A power Amplifier • Feed Lines (cables) • Test equipment Bottom line: __EXPENSIVE ! ! ! !___

  7. The Simple to the Shak The Radio The System $929.95 $100 - $400

  8. The +’s and the –’s Drawbacks Benefits • It isn’t a private conversation. • You are limited by license level and equipment range. • It can be an expensive hobby. • Learning Curve. • Must pass the TEST. • You can communicate with anyone across nations and continents. • Be able to use in emergencies. • Help others. • Get a merit badge. • Meet new people, gather new ideas, and lots of fun.

  9. Frequency

  10. Thank you

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