Posts related to training classes given by the club. We do at least two trainings per month.
Dan (N7XDL) takes on repeaters in a way that is understandable to the new ham. Have you ever wondered just what components go into a repeater system? What the heck is a "cavity" and why doesn't my dentist care about it? Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System vs. PL Tone? Dan has the answers.
Jan (KD7ZWV) continues the presentation from two weeks ago, detailing Q-codes, Prosigns, and other code words used in Amateur radio, followed by some comments on everybody's favorite, Technobabble.
NOTE: this is part two... the first half of this presentation can be found here: Slinging the Lingo - Understanding the Old Men - part one - 2 March 2023.
Jan (KD7ZWV) lays out the language of the amateur radio operator. If you've been studying for your license (or have recently ... or not so recently ... received it), and you've been monitoring the local repeaters, you'll have heard several things that you may be unfamiliar with. This presentation will help you to gain an understanding of some of the words and phrases you are likely to hear on the air.
NOTE: this is part one... we had so many comments and questions that we only made it about half-way through the presentation! Tune in in two weeks for part two.
Paul (AE4KR) talks about WebSDR, which is software defined radio attached to a web site where multiple users can access it. Here in Utah, we have an extensive WebSDR site available to all at https://www.sdrutah.org/ which is located near Corinne, UT. This site has several receivers and several antennas available for your use. Check it out!
Learn about different events and the roles and responsibilities of amateur radio operators.
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Dan (N7XDL) teaches us the basics of several common handheld radios. Basic concepts are covered including turning your radio on (and off), switching between VFO and Memory Channel, and programming your radio for repeater use (including offsets and PL tones). If you are a new ham, just getting used to your equipment, and you don't have an Elmer to ask, this presentation will get you on the local repeaters and operating your radio!
Radios covered include the typical Baofeng, Yaesu FT-60R, Yaesu VX-6R, and TYT TH-350.
Jan (KD7ZWV) briefs us on some of the gateways and services that we can access via APRS. NOTE: this is NOT an introduction to APRS briefing... for that, take a look at Training Class - APRS which was presented via Zoom back in 2020.
Here are the slides for anyone looking... APRS_Gateways_and_Services.
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Not much of a turn out for the finale of RATPAC's Beginner's Guide to HF tonight, but we had some good conversation around a lot of the points. This week's presentation covered setting up an HF station, including things like where to put it, what equipment is needed, antennas and grounding, power, and other requirements. You can watch the video on RATPAC's site or right here:
The slides are available here: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/zw217051om5lxtu/AACiqQxRS3DG9J9HDudQiSuIa?dl=0
RATPAC Beginner's Guide to HF Week 2
Again, the slides and chat info are available here:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/zw217051om5lxtu/AACiqQxRS3DG9J9HDudQiSuIa?dl=0