Ham Radio Training. Level 1 Technician Level. Presented by Richard Bosch KJ4WBB

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1 Ham Radio Training Level 1 Technician Level Presented by Richard Bosch KJ4WBB

2 In this chapter, you ll learn about: What makes Amateur Radio unique Why the FCC makes the rules What activities you'll find an Amateur Radio Where you can find other hams The technician license what it is and how to get it Ready? Set? Go!

3 1.1. What is amateur radio? page 1-1 Amateur radio is a most powerful communication service available to a private citizen anywhere on earth or even above it! Beginnings of ham radio page 1-2 The very first amateur licenses were granted back in 1912 and the number of hams grew rapidly. By the end of the 1920s both voice and Morse code could be heard on the airways. The amateur radio service was created in 1934 and is expanded in size and capability ever since.

4 Ham radio today page 1-3 Technician Chapter 1 And radio today continues a tradition of innovation by combining the Internet with radio technologies and new ways. Voice communications hop between Internet and radio links to connect hams on opposite sides of the globe using only handheld transmitters less powerful than a flashlight!

5 Who can be a ham? Page 1-5 Technician Chapter 1 Anyone can become a ham! Doesn't matter how old you are or how much you know about radio when you begin. It makes no difference if you're an elementary school student, a CEO, an astronaut or a long-distance truck driver. Hams range in age from six to more than 100 years old.

6 What do hams do? pages Technician Chapter 1 Talking hams talk, literally, more than any other way of communicating. Byte-ing - Hams also use digital codes to communicate. By hooking up a computer to a radio, digital information to be sent over the airwaves. Sending The oldest method hams use is the venerable Morse code, now well into its second century of use. Building Unlike many other types of radio communications, you are allowed no, encouraged to build and repair your own equipment, from the radio itself to the antennas and any accessory you can think of.

7 What do hams do? continued pages Watching Ham's have devised many ways of exchanging pictures and video. Many years ago, Ham s used teletype to send pictures made from text characters. Today a ham can set up a video camera and transmit pictures every bit as good as professional video. This is called a ATV for amateur television, and there are even a ATV transmitters flying and model aircraft! Emergency Communications and Public Service one of the reasons amateur radio continues to enjoy its privileged position on the airways is a legendary ability of hams to organize and respond to disasters and emergencies.

8 1.2 The FCC and Licensing pages Why Get a License? The license is there to ensure that you understand the basics before transmitting. This helps keep amateur radio useful and enjoyable to everyone. Licensing Overview FCC has a different set of rules for each type of license use.

9 1.2 The FCC and Licensing continued pages Table 1-2 page 1-14 Amateur License Class Examinations License Class Exam Element Number of Questions Privileges Technician 2 35 passing grade 26 All the VHF & UHF privileges with some HF privileges General 3 35 passing grade 26 All the VHF, UHF & most HF privileges Amateur Extra 4 50 passing grade 37 All amateur privileges

10 1.3 Amateur Radio Activities pages Amateur radio has many different activities to include but not limited to identification and contacts with people around the world, using your voice to connect with repeaters to connect with others around the world, many different contests and awards that are available as well as other interesting communications procedures.

11 1.4 Getting Your Ham Radio License pages 1-19 to 1-22 The Technician License The first license for newcomers to ham radio. They are more than technician licenses than any other class, nearly 50% of all US hams.

12 1.4 Getting Your Ham Radio License pages 1-19 to 1-22 After the training, and you have practiced the test several times, you're ready to take the test. Go to a to find a testing site close to you. Bring two forms of identification including at least one photo ID such as a drivers license, passport or employer's identity card. Also you will need your Social Security number. You bring pencils and pens and a calculator, but a computer or online device is not permitted once you're signed in you pay the test fee currently $15 and then get ready. The technician test usually takes less than an hour. It will be graded and you will know before you leave whether or not you past.

13 This is the end of Chapter 1 All information in this presentation has been obtained from the a ARRL Ham Radio License Manual Technician Level 1, dated July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2014.