1. 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

2. Do we need to purchase any radio equipment ?  Drivers license vs. car  Fishing license vs. rod/reel  Hunting license vs. guns

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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…

7. Slide count per presentation PPT Slides Info T/A Q&A On Test …Week… T1 89 36 9 43(4) 1 6 Jan T2 84 26 13 45(4) 1 6 Jan T3 79 22 13 42(4) 2 13 Jan T4 102 35 9 57(5) 2 13 Jan T5 85 28 8 47(4) 3 20 Jan T6 62 22 6 33(3) 3 20 Jan T7 42 14 5 23(2) 4 27 Jan T8 64 19 9 34(3) 4 27 Jan T9 68 26 6 35(3) 5 3 Feb T0 69 19 7 35(3) 5 3 Feb Totals 744 247 85 394 35

8. 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