Spring, 2017Take a look at a high-altutde balloon launch that used the Amateur radio Packet Reporting System to transmit its location and telemetry! Course Description
This class aims to prepare students for the technician class amateur radio licensing exam, with emphasis on demonstrating what you could do once you get the license. This class welcomes ANYONE interested in studying for the test and taking it. Prerequisites: None! FAQ:
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Technician Ham Radio License Manual $25 Amazon Ham RadioFrom ARRL: “Amateur Radio (Ham Radio) is a popular hobby and service in which licensed Amateur Radio operators (hams) operate communications equipment. Although Amateur Radio operators get involved for many reasons, they all have in common a basic knowledge of radio technology and operating principles, and pass an examination for the FCC license to operate on radio frequencies known as the ”Amateur Bands.". These bands are radio frequencies reserved by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for use by ham radio operators. “The role of amateur radio has obviously changed with the presence of the internet. Remarkably, amateur radio today offers unique opportunities and capabilities due to its independence on commercial infrastructure. For example, it is a legal ground for hands-on experimenting with wireless communication technology and it allows communication in emergencies and from remote areas.” What can you do as a ham?
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AssignmentsThis course is a 1-credit class graded pass/no-pass. A 70% score is required to pass. This means that you may choose the hands-on assignments that you would prefer to finish the course, but you must pass the Technician licensing exam to pass the course.
Office Hour QSOIn ham radio, two-way conversations are known as QSOs. As one of your hands-on assignments, you may stop by the club station to carry out a QSO on the air, even before you are licensed! If you would like to do this, send the instructor an email to schedule an appointment in advance. The last possible day to do this is April 26. Radio LogYou will keep a radio log throughout the semester, due on April 26. You will record 15 transmissions on each of the two main HF bands: 20m and 40m. Each log entry will consist of the following information (after this example):
Cal Net Check-inIn ham radio parlance, a net is a scheduled on-air meeting of amateur radio operators. Once everybody gets their licenses, we will loan out radios and we will hold a weekly net at 7:30 pm. If you check into one of these nets, you will complete the assignment. The last net will be on April 26. ReflectionThe final paper is a written reflection, 300-500 words, that describes your experience with amateur radio through the course, due on April 26. Feel free to write anything you like. Here are some questions to get you started:
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