What’s Next Class

I have my new license so now what? Join our “what’s next” class for information to help you get started!

New and experienced hams may attend. You don’t need a license yet, this is a great way to be exposed to some aspects of the hobby and meet your fellow hams!

Some basic questions we will answer:

• Repeater operation 
  • What is Simplex.
  • What is a repeater and how does it work.
  • We will explain how the local repeaters are set up and their operation. 
  • Which local repeaters are linked.
  • Where are the local repeaters located.

• Nets
  • How to check into a net.
  • What nets are held on which group of repeaters.

• Hand Helds (HT)
  • Should I buy a Baofeng or other Chinese radio?
  • We will discuss how to set up and use a Handheld.
  • The frequency split convention used in two meter and 440 MHz repeaters in the US.
  • What are sub audible tones.

• HF Operation
  • Antennas and equipment needed to get out and the antennas needed to move on to the HF operations.  
  • Encourage advancement to General.
  • Modes of transmission, SSB, AM, FM, CW, SSTV, etc. what they mean and when/why you use them.
  • The band plan. What frequencies are allocated to Amateur Radio use.

• Activities in the area
  • We will mention the local clubs and what activities they participate in. 
  • Talk about the builders group and how to get additional help after the class. 

• Emergency Operations.  
  • What is ARES and how do I get involved. 

If you are interested in attending our next class please send an email to training@tridenthams.org