Posts Tagged ‘Training’
Ham Radio School Does Video!
September 11th, 2022 | 
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I’ve been teaching ham radio license classes with our local radio club for many years now using the Ham Radio School books, written by my friend Stu Turner (W0STU). We use a fast-paced two-day format that strives for efficient learning…go fast but have the students actually learn something. Towards that end, we were frustrated with the existing license books and online material available: they either just “taught the exam” or overwhelmed the student with too much detail. Stu ended up writing the Technician license book that solves this problem. Is easy to read and covers just enough of the material so that the student actually learns about ham radio.
Now Ham Radio School has moved to the next level, offering an online Technician class based on high-quality video training. Stu is an excellent instructor and very competent at explaining the key concepts, so the videos are easy to watch and digest. Different people have different learning styles, so the Ham Radio School learning system includes the highly successful Technician book, online videos, and an extensive set of support materials on the hamradioschool.com website. Of course, these different elements are integrated together and present the ham radio concepts in a consistent manner.
Stu has developed a video production system that really works, using professional computer graphics tools. The videos are easy to watch, proceeding at a decent pace. If you miss something, you can always back up the presentation and look at it again.
You can try out the first four Technician lessons at no charge and then decide if this approach works for you. The entire video course is available for an introductory price of $15.95. (The Ham Radio School book is available for $19.95). Depending on your learning style, you might just want to read the book, view the video class, or do both. Your choice.
73 Bob K0NR
Disclosure: I have contributed content to the Ham Radio School website, provided technical consulting on the General License class book, and have received compensation for this work.
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Technician License Class – Black Forest, Colorado
The Technician license is your gateway to the worldwide excitement of Amateur Radio, and the very best emergency communications capability available!
We are once again offering our highly-successful Technician License Class in Black Forest, Colorado.
- Earn your ham radio Technician class radio privileges
- Pass your FCC amateur radio license exam right in class on the last day
- Multiple-choice exam, No Morse Code Required
- Learn to operate on the ham bands, 10 meters and higher
- Learn to use the many VHF/UHF FM repeaters in Colorado
- Find out how to participate in emergency communications
Schedule: in-person plus online
Sat Oct 15 9:00 am – 3:30 pm In Person
Sun Oct 16 4:00 – 5:30 pm Online (Zoom)
Tue Oct 18 6:00 – 8:00 pm Online (Zoom)
Sat Oct 22 9:00 am – 3:00pm In Person (includes Exam Session)
In-person sessions are held at the Black Forest Fire & Rescue Station 1, 11445 Teachout Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80908
Registration fee: $30 adults, $20 under age 18
Advance registration is required.
Note that the FCC now charges a $35 license fee, payable after you pass the license exam.
Students must have the required study guide: Ham Radio School Technician License Course, 2022 – 2026
Register
To register for the class, go to:
http://w0tlm.com/radio-classes/tech-registration
Any questions, contact Bob Witte KØNR [email protected]
Sponsored by the Tri-Lakes Monument Radio Association www.w0tlm.com
For more information on amateur (ham) radio visit www.arrl.org
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Get Your Ham Radio License, Colorado
The Technician license is your gateway to the world-wide excitement of Amateur Radio, and the very best emergency communications capability available!
We are once again offering our highly-successful Technician License Class in Monument, Colorado.
- Earn your ham radio Technician class radio privileges
- Pass your FCC amateur radio license exam right in class on the last day
- Multiple-choice exam, No Morse Code Required
- Learn to operate on the ham bands, 10 meters and higher
- Learn to use the many VHF/UHF FM repeaters in Colorado
- Find out how to participate in emergency communications
Schedule
Online + In-Person in Monument, Colorado
Sat April 2 1 – 5 PM In Person
Sun April 3 1 – 4 PM Online
Tue April 5 6 – 8:30 PM Online
Sat April 9 1 – 5 PM In Person (includes Exam)
Online sessions will be held using Zoom.
The in-person sessions will be at Woodmoor Community Center (Woodmoor Barn) in Monument, CO.
Registration fee: $30 adults, $20 under age 18
Advance registration is required.
Students must have the required study guide:
HamRadioSchool.com Technician License Course
Third Edition, 2018 – 2022
Register
To register for the class, go to:
http://w0tlm.com/radio-classes/tech-registration
Any questions, contact Bob Witte KØNR [email protected]
Sponsored by the Tri-Lakes Monument Radio Association www.w0tlm.com
For more information on amateur (ham) radio visit www.arrl.org
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Get Your General License, Colorado
The Technician Class License is the entry-level ham radio license in the USA. The next step up is the General Class License which provides operating privileges on the high-frequency bands. If you want to work the world with ham radio, you should seriously consider going for the General license.
The Tri-Lakes Monument Radio Association is offering a blended (online and in-person) license class to assist you in moving up to General. The class starts on Nov 6th and will have five sessions: two in-person sessions in Monument, CO plus three online sessions via Zoom. The final session is in-person and includes the FCC exam. (Complete schedule listed below.)
The General License provides access to regional and worldwide communications on the HF bands via ionospheric skip, greatly expanding operational capabilities!
• Upgrade from Technician to General Class radio privileges
• Pass your FCC General Class amateur license exam Nov 20
• Live equipment demonstrations and activities
• Learn to operate on the HF bands, 10 Meters to 160 Meters
• Gain a deeper understanding of radio electronics and theory
• Take the next step with antennas, amplifiers, digital modes
The registration fee is $30 ($20 for those under 18 years of age). In addition, students must have the required study guide: HamRadioSchool.com General License Course,
Third Edition, effective 2019 – 2023, $24.95. A current FCC Technician License is required for registration.
More information and registration page here: https://w0tlm.com/radio-classes/general-registration
For questions, email: [email protected]
Schedule
Session 1, Sat Nov 6, 1-5 pm: In-Person, Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce Meeting Room, Monument, CO. Ch.Ø-3 instruction
On-Demand Video Lesson (online video at your convenience). Ch.4 instruction
Session 2, Tue Nov 9, 6-7 pm: Live Zoom meeting. Ch.1-4 review and Q&A
Session 3, Thur Nov 11, 6-8:15 pm: Live Zoom meeting. Ch.5 instruction
Session 4, Sat Nov 13, 1-5 pm: Live Zoom meeting. Ch.6 instruction
Session 5, Sat Nov 20, 1-5 pm: In-Person, Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce Meeting Room, Monument, CO. Wrap-up, review, VE Exam session.
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Get Your General License, Colorado
The Technician Class License is the entry-level ham radio license in the USA. The next step up is the General Class License which provides operating privileges on the high-frequency bands. If you want to work the world with ham radio, you should seriously consider going for the General license.
The Tri-Lakes Monument Radio Association is offering a blended (online and in-person) license class to assist you in moving up to General. The class starts on Nov 6th and will have five sessions: two in-person sessions in Monument, CO plus three online sessions via Zoom. The final session is in-person and includes the FCC exam. (Complete schedule listed below.)
The General License provides access to regional and worldwide communications on the HF bands via ionospheric skip, greatly expanding operational capabilities!
• Upgrade from Technician to General Class radio privileges
• Pass your FCC General Class amateur license exam Nov 20
• Live equipment demonstrations and activities
• Learn to operate on the HF bands, 10 Meters to 160 Meters
• Gain a deeper understanding of radio electronics and theory
• Take the next step with antennas, amplifiers, digital modes
The registration fee is $30 ($20 for those under 18 years of age). In addition, students must have the required study guide: HamRadioSchool.com General License Course,
Third Edition, effective 2019 – 2023, $24.95. A current FCC Technician License is required for registration.
More information and registration page here: https://w0tlm.com/radio-classes/general-registration
For questions, email: [email protected]
Schedule
Session 1, Sat Nov 6, 1-5 pm: In-Person, Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce Meeting Room, Monument, CO. Ch.Ø-3 instruction
On-Demand Video Lesson (online video at your convenience). Ch.4 instruction
Session 2, Tue Nov 9, 6-7 pm: Live Zoom meeting. Ch.1-4 review and Q&A
Session 3, Thur Nov 11, 6-8:15 pm: Live Zoom meeting. Ch.5 instruction
Session 4, Sat Nov 13, 1-5 pm: Live Zoom meeting. Ch.6 instruction
Session 5, Sat Nov 20, 1-5 pm: In-Person, Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce Meeting Room, Monument, CO. Wrap-up, review, VE Exam session.
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Perfect Straight-Key Morse Code? Can It Be Made Without Machines?
QSO Today Ham Expo: Having Fun With VHF
The QSO Today Ham Expo is an exciting event that takes the fun of an amateur radio convention online!
Congrats and thanks to Eric/4Z1UG who conceived the idea and took the initiative to make it happen.
I was pleased to participate in the event, talking about Having Fun With VHF. In case you missed it, here is the video of my presentation.
Slides are here: Having Fun With VHF – Bob K0NR slides
73 Bob K0NR
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