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Ham Basics Workshop 2010 |
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September 2010 – POC is Delvin/N7QMT Class
Flyer | Class Schedule & Outline | Opening
session Presentation | Event Pictures For information on this
upcoming event, click here or email HamBasics@w7aia.org |
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Ham Basics Workshop 2009 |
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September 2009 – POC is Delvin/N7QMT Class Flyer | Class Schedule &
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Subjects
covered: •
Care and feeding of Batteries – Dean/KC7IOW: When the grid power goes off, or you want
to operate portable, batteries become your primary power source. Solar can
fill in the gaps when used properly. • Communications
during an Emergency – Rick/KE7FHK:
During the onset of widespread communication outages, chaos will
reign. Learn how to communicate during these emergencies. • Connectors and Grounding –
Dave/WB7ESV: Connectors allow the
electrons to flow smoothly, and grounding keeps the radio safe and happy.
PL-259
installation Single
Point Grounding • Digital
Communications – Rob/K7JAO: This session will show how you can get
started with digital (meaning text) communications, including equipment and
communication methods. • Getting started with HF communication
- Jerry Schue, KD7KWO:
Many hams like talking to distant hams. HF
can provide reliable regional communications with the right equipment;
discussion includes how to contact other stations and operating etiquette. • How
to get the most from your Handheld – Delvin/N7QMT: Properly
programming your handheld will improve your chances of pleasant contacts. Set
the offset, frequency, simplex/duplex, and tone. Learn about programming
software, basic signal enhancement techniques, and radio etiquette. • Operating
in a Contest– Kevin/K7VL: Contests can be a fun way to improve your
operating skills. Just how do I get started talking with others during a
contest? What do I need to know? • Operating
Mobile and Portable – Kevin/K7VL: Operating from your car can be fun
and useful. So can operating from a picnic table or an emergency shelter. The
session will discuss how to assemble usable mobile and portable stations, how
to contact other stations, and radio etiquette. • Simple
HF antennas – Steve/KE6NUE: Review of various simple HF antennas for
your home and portable station. • Simple VHF/UHF antennas –
Dave/WB7ESV: Simple VHF antennas usually cost little to build and improve
your signal. • Station
types from Handheld to HF – Delvin/N7QMT: Review of various
kinds of stations you might consider assembling and what you can do with the
various types. • Using
your radio for Community Service – Don/N7DY: Parades, community
walks, emergencies, and other opportunities can be fun and help you gain
radio experience. Nets provide a way to manage the activity |
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Antenna Seminar 2008 |
October
11, 2008 – POC is Delvin/N7QMT |
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o Ward Silver/N0AX, presented "Antennas 101". Ward is a nationally published author who
has written extensively on ham radio subjects and presents a fast-paced
program. One of Ward's books is entitled, "Ham Radio for Dummies". o Ralph
Javins/N7KGA, has extensive experience with many antenna types over many
years. His talk was entitled, "Portable
antennas for EmComm". Ralph will show several antennas that work in a
variety of circumstances, and you can even carry them easily. o Panel for
Questions and Answers. There was several experienced antenna folks that fielded
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