7/25/2013 Welcome to Amateur Radio Play Video Dilbert Amateur Radio Technician License Aaron Hendrickson (KB7UFQ) The international symbol for amateur radio. July 2013 The diamond holds a circuit diagram featuring components common to every radio: an antenna, inductor and ground. Technician Amateur Radio License 1 Technician Amateur Radio License 2 Welcome to Amateur Radio Class Outline Why I’m a Ham Radio Operator Purpose of the Class Contents Exam Questions • Teach you everything you need to know to pass the Technician • T1 - Introduction to Amateur Radio & FCC Rules 6 class Amateur Radio licensing exam and ensure you have the • T2 - Operating Procedures 3 basic skills to operate a radio during an emergency • T3 - Radio Waves Fundamental 3 – Due to the breadth of topics covered, the class will move quickly • T4 – Equipment Fundamentals 2 Not the Purpose of the Class • T5 - Electrical Principles 4 • Teach you everything there is to know about amateur radio • T6 - Electrical Components 4 – Please hold in-depth questions until class breaks • T7 - Station Equipment & Troubleshooting 4 • For more in-depth instruction, this manual is recommended: • T8 – Communication Models and Methods 4 – The ARRL Ham Radio License Manual , ISBN 0-87259-097-6 • T9 – Antennas 2 • T0 – Safety 3 Class Outline 35 Questions • The class material is divided into ten sections to match the technician exam question pool sections – The answer to every question on your exam will be covered A ham radio “ E lmer” is a – The topics covered in each section of the presentation match The exam question pool consists of 396 questions. Of which, 35 will appear on person who personally guides the topics covered in each section of the exam. your exam. You can review the entire question pool before taking your exam. and tutors a new ham through the learning process. Technician Amateur Radio License Technician Amateur Radio License 3 4 1
7/25/2013 *Novice and Advanced class licenses T1: Introduction to Amateur Radio Amateur Radio Licenses* were previously granted by the FCC but have been discontinued ? License Class Test Element Number of Questions Privileges What are the fundamental purposes of Amateur Radio? Designation • To provide voluntary noncommercial communications service to the public, particularly in times of emergency Technician 2 35 (26 correct to pass) VHF & UHF • Increase the number of trained radio operators & electronics experts Above 30 MHz • Improve international goodwill • Continue the advancement of the radio art General 3 35 (26 correct to pass) All VHF & UHF • Improve communication and technical skills Most HF ? For whom is Amateur Radio intended? Amateur Extra 4 50 (37 correct to pass) All Amateur Radio • Persons who are interested in radio technique solely with a personal Privileges aim and without financial interest (hence the name “amateur” radio) Why are Amateur Radio Operators known as “Hams”? A Person May Only Hold One Operator License • Several theories exist, but the real answer is unknown. • Technician: Grants amateur radio privileges on frequencies above 30 MHz – A popular theory is that two amateurs, talking across town, could effectively • General: Allows operation on shortwave (HF) frequencies, which are normally used for cross- jam all the other operations in the area. Frustrated commercial operators country and worldwide communication would refer to the ham radio interference by calling them "hams .“ – Some of the additional frequency privileges are only available on secondary basis (amateurs may not use Who can be a Ham? them if they cause harmful interference to primary users) • Anyone, except a representative of a foreign government. – On Dec 15, 2006 the FCC removed the long standing Morse Code requirement • Citizens of foreign countries may become US amateur licensees. • Amateur Extra: Grants all amateur radio privileges. • There is no age restriction. Nearly 50% of all US hams are Technician Licensees. There are ~700,000 Hams in the United States and 3,000,000 worldwide Technician Amateur Radio License 5 Technician Amateur Radio License 6 Licensing Process Licensing Process Certificate of Successful Completion of Examination (CSCE) Obtaining an Technician Class License Exam Results • Pass 35 question multiple-choice exam (must answer • A volunteer examiner (VE) will grade your test 23 questions correctly) • If you’ve passed you’ll fill out two forms: – Test takes 15 minutes, grading & paperwork last 40 1) Certificate of Successful Completion of Examination (CSCE) minutes or more • For license upgrades a CSCE is valid for 365 days – Bring two forms of ID; at least one photo ID, and a pencil 2) NCVEC Form 605 – Know your Social Security Number (SSN) • VE will submit your results to the FCC, and give you the CSCE as evidence – Pay $15 fee via check payable to “ARRL VEC” NCVEC Form 605 • As soon as your name and call sign appear in the FCC’s – Licenses are renewed by paying a fee (no more tests, ever!) Universal Licensing System (ULS) database you are an amateur operator & can start transmitting (5-10 days) Volunteer Examiner – http://wireless2.fcc.gov/UlsApp/UlsSearch/searchLicense.jsp • A Volunteer Examiner (VE), who is an amateur accredited by one or more VECs, will administer your License Renewal amateur license exam Authorized General (“/AG”) and • Before your license expires (10 years), the FCC will send a – Volunteer Examiner Coordinator (VEC) is an organization Authorized Extra (“/AE”) license renewal form to your address on file in the ULS. that has entered into an agreement with the FCC to • “/AG” and “/AE” indicate that the person – If you fail to renew your license you are given a 2 year grace coordinate examinations has recently upgraded his or her license period in which you can renew an expired license without re- – Three examiners holding a general class license or higher (and is operating on new frequency examination. privileges) but has not yet had his or her are required to administer the technician class exam license listed in the ULS database • You cannot operate your station during if your license is expired (even if you are in your grace period) Technician Amateur Radio License Technician Amateur Radio License 7 8 2
7/25/2013 Upcoming Test Location & Information What are Frequencies? Dates and Times: • Frequency is the number of complete cycles of an alternating current, radio or otherwise, that • Sat., Aug 3, 2013 (8am) occur per second. • Sat., Oct. 5, 2013 (8am) • Wavelength is the distance a radio wave travels during one complete cycle. • Sat., Dec. 7, 2013 (8am) • Radio wavelengths gets shorter as the frequency increases Radio wave You Must RSVP to Attend oscillating at a the License Examination: set frequency • Contact the volunteer examiner (VE), Gordon Smith, Amplitude before the test date to inform him that you will be present to take the technician class Distance exam (also known as test element 2) Volunteer Examiner (VE) • Contact: Gordon R. Smith • Phone: (801) 582-2438 1Cycle = Wavelength • Email: K7HFV@ohiohills.com Location: Distance Salt Lake County Complex High Frequencies Low Frequencies 2001 S State St, North Building Room N3005 Don’t Forget to RSVP! Short Wavelengths Long Wavelengths Salt Lake City UT 84190-0001 Technician Amateur Radio License 9 Technician Class Amateur Radio License 10 Restricted Sub Bands • 6 meters, 2 meters and 1.25 meters have mode-restricted sub-bands • Operating on edge of bands can cause you to accidentally transmit over the band (calibration error in the transmitter frequency display, etc.) – See the example below where your radio says you are transmitting on 420 MHz – A typical voice signal is 15 kHz wide Operating Frequency set at 420 MHz All of your signal must remain within the Band Not in Ham In Ham Radio Band Radio Band Technician Amateur Radio License 11 420 MHz 12 3
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