2009 HAM Radio Technician Class

[Inukshuk]

I searched but could not find answers in the forum so here are my Q's:
Cost of class?
Cost of book?
Where do you get the book?
How much time is needed to prepare for each class and the test?
What's it cost to get the license and keep it active?
What's a basic HAM setup cost and will anyone want to sell me one cheap ;-) For now I'm interested so I can keep up on the trail. Its kind of like the new PC I just got. I didn't really want to transition, but it made sense to do.

 

[wesintl]

I searched but could not find answers in the forum so here are my Q's:
Cost of class? free
Cost of book? $20-25, free from the library
Where do you get the book? http://www.amazon.com/ARRL-Ham-Radio-License-Manual/dp/0872599639
How much time is needed to prepare for each class and the test? Little bit here and there depends on how much you want to know. Couple hours over the course of a couple days
What's it cost to get the license and keep it active? test fee is $15 and once passed is good for 10 years
What's a basic HAM setup cost and will anyone want to sell me one cheap basic set up in vechile can be had for ~$150 (yaesu 1802 and antenna, dual bands will run you more but that is a nice basic set up to run 2m.

Surf here: http://www.arrl.org/

This thread will help you alot:http://www.risingsun4x4club.org/forum2/showthread.php?t=5863

 

[lars]

If there is still room, add one more to the roster...

 

[Inukshuk]

Thanks Wes! I would hate to miss out on all the witty conversations during trail runs so sign me up!

 

[MDH33]

If there is still room, add one more to the roster...

Welcome to the forum. Who are you??

 

[irbis]

class

Hi , I,d like to be on it too. thanks Oleg.

 

[treerootCO]

Adding my name to the new thread....+3

Treeroot
Killham
Larson
Simpson

 

[lars]

Welcome to the forum. Who are you??

I started attending rising sun meetings in november. i have a 06 4runner and am looking at joining rising sun.

 

[Inukshuk]

Please add me too.

 

[MDH33]

Ordered my manual and I'm studying the notes.

 

[rover67]

Great, we just ordered the book! Allison and I are excited to finally be moving closer to having HAM radios in the backcountry..

 

[farnhamstj]

Got room for some kid from up in the hills?

 

[RicardoJM]

Got room for some kid from up in the hills?

Sure, I added you to the list.

 

[farnhamstj]

Kool, ordered the book last night. Oh man, I'm becoming a HAM nerd......

 

[Groucho]

First night of instruction...

The first class of the 3rd Rising Sun HAM radio technician class is two weeks away. Plenty of time to get ahead on the reading. Most times, I find that when people are prepared, the real questions come out that are worth spending time on and discussing. Those with the wrong book just make sure you are reading the correct topics, not the page numbers or titles. The previous editions of the manual have all the same material, just arranged differently.

Those who don't have a book will be severely behind, so if anyone has friends attending, please ensure that they know there is required reading to get the most out of the class and not slow the tempo down to a crawl because they didn't have the benefit of reading beforehand.


Please read:
Chapter I--Welcome to Amateur Radio
1.1 Getting your HAM Radio license
1.2 Amateur clubs and organizations
1.3 The reason for Amateur Radio
1.4 FCC and licensed radio services
1.5 Basic activities

Chapter V--Licensing Regulations
5.1 Licensing terms
5.2 Working with the FCC
5.3 Bands and privileges
5.4 International Rules
5.5 Call Signs

Chapter VI--Operating Regulations
6.1 Control Operators
6.2 Identification
6.3 Interference
6.4 Third Party Communications
6.5 Remote Operations
6.6 Prohibited Transmissions


This will all be covered the first night.

Questions? Cannot figure out the correct pages for your book? Ask.

 

[rover67]

got the book tonight, will start reading!!

 

[lars]

Just got the book, will start reasing this evening.

 

[Uncle Ben]

I would be very happy to lend another member a book if they need it!

 

[Uncle Ben]

If this is not claimed, Kirsten needs the book. I never bought one. Let us know the beer cost for a borrowed book!

If ya gotta ask.......

 

[wesintl]

I have and old one somone can borrow too.