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Get Your General License, Colorado
October 3rd, 2021 | 
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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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Technician License Class – Black Forest, CO
Black Forest, Colorado
Sat Feb 22 and 29
8 AM to 5 PM
Black Forest Fire Station
intersection Burgess Rd. & Teachout Rd.
The Technician license is your gateway to the world-wide excitement of Amateur Radio, and the very best emergency communications capability available!
• Earn your ham radio Technician class radio privileges
• Pass your FCC amateur radio license exam right in class on the second day
• Multiple-choice exam, No Morse Code Required
• Live equipment demonstrations
• 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
Registration fee: $30 adults, $20 under age 18
In addition, students must have the required study guide: HamRadioSchool.com Technician License Course Third Edition, effective 2018 – 2022, $22.95 print, $19.99 Kindle
Advance registration is required (No later than one week before the first session, earlier is better, first-come sign-up basis until the class is full.)
To register for the class, contact:
Bob Witte KØNR
Email: [email protected] or Phone: 719/659-3727
Sponsored by the Tri-Lakes Monument Radio Association
For more information on amateur (ham) radio visit www.arrl.org
Download: Tech License Class Flyer – Feb 2020
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General License Class – Black Forest, CO
Sat Sep 28 and Sat Oct 5
(8 AM to 5 PM)
Black Forest Fire Station
11445 Teachout Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80908
The General License provides access to regional and worldwide communications on the HF bands, greatly expanding your ham radio fun!
• Upgrade from Technician to General Class radio privileges
• Pass your FCC General Class amateur license exam Oct 12*
• See 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
Registration fee: $30 ($20 for under 18 years of age)
Prerequisite: Students must already have their Technician License
The required study guide is:
HamRadioSchool.com General License Course
Third Edition, effective 2019 – 2023, $24.95
* Free FCC exam session on Oct 12 at Black Forest Fire Station 9:30 am.
To register for the class, contact Bob KØNR, [email protected]
Sponsored by the Tri-Lakes Monument Radio Association
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The Three Laws of Electronic Measurement
On Saturday, I had the privilege of talking to a group of radio amateurs on the topic of electronic measurements. I opened the session with a short discussion of “why do we even need electronic measurements?” This was captured in three “laws” listed below:
Bob’s First Law of Electronic Measurement
With electricity, most of the time we cannot observe what is going on without measuring instruments.
Bob’s Second Law of Electronic Measurement
When we can observe electricity directly, it is often a bad thing.
Bob’s Third Law of Electronic Measurement
Lord Kelvin was right
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