Tech Class Introduction Ham Radio versus Emergency Communicator Hobby versus public service Talk to the world (simplex, repeaters, IRLP, HF, many modes) Privileges by license i.e. Aaronic vs Melch. Have fun Weather spotters Storm watches Flooding Hurricanes (Katrina & Rita, Andrew, Diane, etc) Tornados (Wyle-Mother’s Day, Ft. Worth, TX is Tornado Alley) Local parades and bike races
Do we need to purchase any radio equipment ? Drivers license vs. car Fishing license vs. rod/reel Hunting license vs. guns
How will class be taught? Teach to the test vs learn in-depth. (both) Repeating and Memorize Emergency Communicator vs hobby 394 questions for a 35 question exam. Very few formulas to learn Many repeating types of questions F.C.C. – Governing Body Governing Body – F.C.C. Tech License – Element 2 Element 2 – Tech License
Subject matter (Page 26 Gordon West Manual) T1 – F.C.C. Rules, Station License Responsibilities T2 – Control Operator Duties T3 – Operating Practices T4 – Radio and Electronic Fundamentals T5 – Station Setup and Operation
Subject matter (cont. page 26 Gordon West Manual) T6 – Communications Modes and Methods T7 – Special Operations T8 – Emergency and Public Service Communications T9 – Radio Waves, Propagation, and Antennas T0 – Electrical and RF Safety
Why they do what they do. The ham radio and the emergency communications operator. Matt 25:40 …. Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me. Luke 17:34 …..and brought him to an inn, and took care of him. 1 Pet 3:8 ….be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous…
Slide count per presentation PPT Slides Info T/A Q&A On Test …Week… T (4) 1 6 Jan T (4) 1 6 Jan T (4) 2 13 Jan T (5) 2 13 Jan T (4) 3 20 Jan T (3) 3 20 Jan T (2) 4 27 Jan T (3) 4 27 Jan T (3) 5 3 Feb T (3) 5 3 Feb Totals
How to study to ensure passing exam Read assignments when due Suggest Yellow Highlighter Each and every question in manual, pages 31 – 170 Yes, correct answers are there in manual Discussion on why answer is correct (and discuss why others are incorrect) Suggest looking at incorrect answers to figure out why Questions don’t necessarily build upon each other How class will be run PowerPoint presentations Q&A’s at end of each section Correct answers given Ref for Questions – Pages 205 – 206 Questions do not build from front to back of manual Questions from class Keep in mind time limits of class Keep subject matter to that being discussed No diatribes off subject Distractions to minimum