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I've got the book if you have another seat. Can you fit one more?Please...
I've got the book if you have another seat. Can you fit one more?Please...
2009 HAM Radio Technician Class
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RicardoJM
Hard Core 4+
I've got the book if you have another seat. Can you fit one more?Please...
Yes, there is definitely room. You have been added to the list.
Groucho
Rising Sun Ham Guru
More study material...
The first class of the 3rd Rising Sun HAM radio technician class is now 1 week away. There is still plenty of time to get ahead on the reading.
Some things to focus on knowing:
Define the terms "Amateur Radio Operator" and "Amateur Radio Station".
Name the five fundamental purposes for the Amateur Radio Service
Know the basic types of communication activities that someone can participate in as an Amateur Radio Operator
Know that there are international, national and local Amateur Radio organizations and clubs that advocate for the Amateur Radio service
Know the different US licensing classes for the Amateur Radio Service
Explain what a VE is
Know where the Technician privileges are located on the bands, and what types of modes are permitted
Know what ITU means and the different ITU regions in the world (Know which one we are in)
Describe the structure for US callsigns, separated by class
Know when you may fisrt use your license
Know the normal license term
Know the grace period for renewals
Understand that compensation for operators is only permitted under very limited situations
Know what a control operator and control point are
Understand station identification requirements
Explain when and where you may operate an Amateur Radio Station
Know how to properly identify portable and mobile operations
Define 3rd party communication
Know the basics and differences between automatic and remote control
Know the rules and regulations for guest operators and control operators at another's station
Know that broadcasting, and using codes and cyphers areprohibited
Explain the limitations with regards to business communications
Know about music and transmitting
and, as always, you can go to Seldom Seen's Notes Here to get even more information.
Repeated here just in case someone needs it again...
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.
The first class of the 3rd Rising Sun HAM radio technician class is now 1 week away. There is still plenty of time to get ahead on the reading.
Some things to focus on knowing:
Define the terms "Amateur Radio Operator" and "Amateur Radio Station".
Name the five fundamental purposes for the Amateur Radio Service
Know the basic types of communication activities that someone can participate in as an Amateur Radio Operator
Know that there are international, national and local Amateur Radio organizations and clubs that advocate for the Amateur Radio service
Know the different US licensing classes for the Amateur Radio Service
Explain what a VE is
Know where the Technician privileges are located on the bands, and what types of modes are permitted
Know what ITU means and the different ITU regions in the world (Know which one we are in)
Describe the structure for US callsigns, separated by class
Know when you may fisrt use your license
Know the normal license term
Know the grace period for renewals
Understand that compensation for operators is only permitted under very limited situations
Know what a control operator and control point are
Understand station identification requirements
Explain when and where you may operate an Amateur Radio Station
Know how to properly identify portable and mobile operations
Define 3rd party communication
Know the basics and differences between automatic and remote control
Know the rules and regulations for guest operators and control operators at another's station
Know that broadcasting, and using codes and cyphers areprohibited
Explain the limitations with regards to business communications
Know about music and transmitting
and, as always, you can go to Seldom Seen's Notes Here to get even more information.
Repeated here just in case someone needs it again...
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.
Dave,
I have failed you! I cannot find either my Technicians book nor my General book! I have really looked hard! Just wondering if I lent them out? I don't remember. I have all my other what not in my Ham files but the books seem to be hiding somewhere. I had both of them at the last class.....
Inukshuk
Rising Sun Member
Just got my book, but sheesh Nathaniel - that list makes this look like WORK!
Groucho
Rising Sun Ham Guru
MDH33
Hard Core 4+
I'm already on my 2nd cover-to-cover read of the manual and have been speed scanning the SeldomSeen notes daily.
I'm already on my 2nd cover-to-cover read of the manual and have been speed scanning the SeldomSeen notes daily.
Great! I suggest you go here and start taking the practice tests.
Inukshuk
Rising Sun Member
I'm already on my 2nd cover-to-cover read of the manual and have been speed scanning the SeldomSeen notes daily.
Teachers Pet!
Groucho
Rising Sun Ham Guru
Some fun stuff for class...
So we are t-minus 30 hours and counting, and so far all of the info designed to make the class go smoothly has been somewhat boring in content.
Now I'll try and spice it up a bit.
We are going to do a quick round robin type of introductions, so be prepared for that tomorrow night. What I will ask that everyone respond with is:
Who you are?
If you are a Rising Sun Member?
Why are you taking this course?
What do you know about HAM radio?
Some other types of fun things we will do are learn a little bit about operating practices on the air, so that everyone knows a little about what to expect when you get on the air for the first few times and understand what is being said.
For the Technician license, you will probably spend most of your early operating on the 2M band using repeaters. A couple of good things to know are the meanings of the following:
Full-Quieting--This means that on FM transmissions where the incoming signal is sufficient to engage the receiver limiters - thus eliminating the noise due to amplitude fluctuations, or the incoming signal is clear and without any other static or interference.
Over--Operators say "over" when there is an expected response from the other station.
Clear--Amateur operators say clear instead of the common term "out" when no response is expected from the other station, and the operator is done transmitting for a period of time or is done being on the radio. "Clear on your final" indicates that the operator will listen for the other stations last transmission and then is done transmitting or being on the radio.
Rag-chewing--Rag chewing is just people having casual conversations on the air. They are not trying to get many contacts as is the case for contests where stations will only exchange callsigns, signal reports and maybe handles. Rag chewing is more casual, and can go on and on.
Usually on repeaters operators give their callsigns when they end their transmission, or as often as the repeater gives its callsign, whichever comes first. Because the repeater is required to give its call every ten minutes, if all of the operators rag-chewing on the repeater do a roundtable call ID then everyone is in compliance. You will hear them saying "WØIIN, 'cause the repeater did". Just an informal way to remind people to give their call.
Passing the mike--This is a common error new operators will do when they are nervous. In face-2-face conversations, it is easy to know who was talking to who, and who is next. In radio conversations, the microphone needs to be "passed" to the next operator or some operators will be left out and some will talk forever. "Passing" the mike is as easy as saying "Ok, that's what I had to say, KØNAK over to you". At first callsigns will be all jumbled numbers and letters in your head, but after a while you will pick up a few. It does not matter who you pass the mike to, as long as you indicate who you are passing it to. That way, if the next operator has nothing to say, they can pass it to someone else, instead of ten operators trying to talk all at once or dead silence 'cause no one knows who is next.
Now a little about HAM-speak for all the bands. Q-signals have their root in telegraphy when letters and numbers all cost money to send. Abbreviated versions of what needs to be said made it easier and cheaper to say the same thing. Some q-signals we all need to learn, as well as some abbreviated word are:
QSO-a contact made with another station. You'll hear "thanks for the QSO" (pronounced Q-SO)
QSL-confirmation. When asked as a question, it means "did you understand?", when said as a statement it means "I understand".
QRM-the M stands for Man-made interference such as another operator who is trying to talk at the same time you are
QRN-the N means Natural interference such as power line static, lightning, and poor band conditions
QSB-Fading signals. that means that you may hear them really good for a few seconds, then they fade out, and then they are back to good again
QRP-Decrease power, or more often the term for operating with very little (less than 100W) power
QRO-Increase power
QSY-change frequency. When said as a question, it means "do you want to change frequency?" and when stated it means "lets change frequency"
QRX-hang on for a minute, I'll be right back (Going to get a beer)
XYL-wife
yl-young lady
om-old man
sked-schedule
73-see you later
88-hugs and kisses
fine business-another way to acknowledge something
roger, roger-another way of acknowledging
Hi, Hi-radio laughter. Indicative of a joke, or laughing at something that was said. For example, if someone says "I bet he is faster than you doing that obstacle. Hi, Hi" they are saying it as a joke.
And a double-secret bonus item to know? Life's too short for QRP. If Bruce decides to join us for some real life stories, you will impress him with that.
Hope that can give us some fun things to incorporate into the class. '73
So we are t-minus 30 hours and counting, and so far all of the info designed to make the class go smoothly has been somewhat boring in content.
Now I'll try and spice it up a bit.
We are going to do a quick round robin type of introductions, so be prepared for that tomorrow night. What I will ask that everyone respond with is:
Who you are?
If you are a Rising Sun Member?
Why are you taking this course?
What do you know about HAM radio?
Some other types of fun things we will do are learn a little bit about operating practices on the air, so that everyone knows a little about what to expect when you get on the air for the first few times and understand what is being said.
For the Technician license, you will probably spend most of your early operating on the 2M band using repeaters. A couple of good things to know are the meanings of the following:
Full-Quieting--This means that on FM transmissions where the incoming signal is sufficient to engage the receiver limiters - thus eliminating the noise due to amplitude fluctuations, or the incoming signal is clear and without any other static or interference.
Over--Operators say "over" when there is an expected response from the other station.
Clear--Amateur operators say clear instead of the common term "out" when no response is expected from the other station, and the operator is done transmitting for a period of time or is done being on the radio. "Clear on your final" indicates that the operator will listen for the other stations last transmission and then is done transmitting or being on the radio.
Rag-chewing--Rag chewing is just people having casual conversations on the air. They are not trying to get many contacts as is the case for contests where stations will only exchange callsigns, signal reports and maybe handles. Rag chewing is more casual, and can go on and on.
Usually on repeaters operators give their callsigns when they end their transmission, or as often as the repeater gives its callsign, whichever comes first. Because the repeater is required to give its call every ten minutes, if all of the operators rag-chewing on the repeater do a roundtable call ID then everyone is in compliance. You will hear them saying "WØIIN, 'cause the repeater did". Just an informal way to remind people to give their call.
Passing the mike--This is a common error new operators will do when they are nervous. In face-2-face conversations, it is easy to know who was talking to who, and who is next. In radio conversations, the microphone needs to be "passed" to the next operator or some operators will be left out and some will talk forever. "Passing" the mike is as easy as saying "Ok, that's what I had to say, KØNAK over to you". At first callsigns will be all jumbled numbers and letters in your head, but after a while you will pick up a few. It does not matter who you pass the mike to, as long as you indicate who you are passing it to. That way, if the next operator has nothing to say, they can pass it to someone else, instead of ten operators trying to talk all at once or dead silence 'cause no one knows who is next.
Now a little about HAM-speak for all the bands. Q-signals have their root in telegraphy when letters and numbers all cost money to send. Abbreviated versions of what needs to be said made it easier and cheaper to say the same thing. Some q-signals we all need to learn, as well as some abbreviated word are:
QSO-a contact made with another station. You'll hear "thanks for the QSO" (pronounced Q-SO)
QSL-confirmation. When asked as a question, it means "did you understand?", when said as a statement it means "I understand".
QRM-the M stands for Man-made interference such as another operator who is trying to talk at the same time you are
QRN-the N means Natural interference such as power line static, lightning, and poor band conditions
QSB-Fading signals. that means that you may hear them really good for a few seconds, then they fade out, and then they are back to good again
QRP-Decrease power, or more often the term for operating with very little (less than 100W) power
QRO-Increase power
QSY-change frequency. When said as a question, it means "do you want to change frequency?" and when stated it means "lets change frequency"
QRX-hang on for a minute, I'll be right back (Going to get a beer)
XYL-wife
yl-young lady
om-old man
sked-schedule
73-see you later
88-hugs and kisses
fine business-another way to acknowledge something
roger, roger-another way of acknowledging
Hi, Hi-radio laughter. Indicative of a joke, or laughing at something that was said. For example, if someone says "I bet he is faster than you doing that obstacle. Hi, Hi" they are saying it as a joke.
And a double-secret bonus item to know? Life's too short for QRP. If Bruce decides to join us for some real life stories, you will impress him with that.
Hope that can give us some fun things to incorporate into the class. '73
MDH33
Hard Core 4+
I just passed the first three QRZ practice tests.
Congrats Martin.
Make sure you take different Technician's test each time so you rotate through the question pool. If you take the same test each time you will not go through all the questions.
Inukshuk
Rising Sun Member
RicardoJM
Hard Core 4+
Since we are kicking things off tonight, I'm going to go ahead an pull the "Sticky" status of this thread.