Here's the schedule for the American Preppers Radio Net for the week of August 3 - 9, 2009:
Tuesday, August 4th: 40M band / 7.196 mHz / 9:00 EST
Thursday, August 6th: 20M band / 14.320 mHz / 9:00 EST
Sunday, August 9th: 160M band / 1.860 mHz / 9:00 EST
Everyone is welcome to check in and say hello!
You can get more information at their website: American Preppers Radio Net. Check their website often for great information about HAM Radio, how to get started and some coming new Q and A posts!
Showing posts with label HAM radio. Show all posts
Showing posts with label HAM radio. Show all posts
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Sunday, August 2, 2009
Prepper Ham Radio Tonight!
From the American Preppers Radio Net Website for Sunday, August 2, 2009:
Tune in tonight on 160 meters as The American Preppers Radio Net takes to the air again at 9 PM EST.
"The Top Band" of Ham Radio, 160 meters is rarified territory for some hams, but for those who work it, it's the band of choice. Come check-in with Dave K7DLB as he cranks up the Net tonight on or around 1.860 MHz.
Tune in tonight on 160 meters as The American Preppers Radio Net takes to the air again at 9 PM EST.
"The Top Band" of Ham Radio, 160 meters is rarified territory for some hams, but for those who work it, it's the band of choice. Come check-in with Dave K7DLB as he cranks up the Net tonight on or around 1.860 MHz.
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
American Preppers Radio Net
The American Preppers Radio Net has published their schedule for this week:
You can stay up-to-date on the APRN schedule by checking their website at the link below:
American Preppers Radio Net
Net Schedules for July27 - Aug2
DATE / BAND / FREQUENCY / TIME / NET CONTROL
Tues. July28 / 40M. / TBA / 9PM EST / KI4HEE Bob
Thur. July30 / 20M. / 14.320 MHz. / 9PM EST / W4DMH Dave
Sun. Aug.2 / 160M. / 1.860 MHz. / 9PM EST / K7DLB Dave
You can stay up-to-date on the APRN schedule by checking their website at the link below:
American Preppers Radio Net
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Amateur Radio Class Starting Soon!
Just a quick post to let you know that we have a FREE Technician Level Amateur Radio Class starting Mon, July 27 - Thur, July 30 from 8:30 A.M. until 12:30 P.M. for those of you who live in and around the Memphis, TN area who might be interested.
This class is primarily geared toward children ages 10 and up, although there are a few parents who will be attending as well. If you know someone who would be interested, please pass this info along and have them get in touch with me via the contact button on my sidebar.
Upon completion of this 4-day class, the student will be able to sit on Thursday evening through a study/test prep session and then take the actual exam to receive their Technician Level Amateur Radio Operators License.
Time is running out to get the workbooks in place for this session, so get in touch soon if you'd like to attend!
This class is primarily geared toward children ages 10 and up, although there are a few parents who will be attending as well. If you know someone who would be interested, please pass this info along and have them get in touch with me via the contact button on my sidebar.
Upon completion of this 4-day class, the student will be able to sit on Thursday evening through a study/test prep session and then take the actual exam to receive their Technician Level Amateur Radio Operators License.
Time is running out to get the workbooks in place for this session, so get in touch soon if you'd like to attend!
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
HAM Radio - Check It Out!
We decided earlier this year that HAM Radio skills and equipment would be a great addition to our preparedness plans. We had a few other major purchases on the list ahead of this, but made our plans to get our HAM Radio licensing and as much of the equipment we felt we needed by the end of this year.
I purchased my study guides about 3 weeks ago, deciding to go the route of self-study. With little ones at home still, it is hard for me to make evening workshop classes. We have a couple of local HAM Radio clubs however, that offer free evening workshops to prepare you for all levels of the HAM Radio license exam.
Many counties in TN and throughout the U.S. have local clubs and most offer workshops for exam prep (usually for FREE) - you can check this link at ARRL to see if there is a club in your area. Clubs are usually very welcoming to visitors and guests, the members are great at helping introduce HAM Radio to newcomers and it would be well worth your time to find a local club if you want to learn more about HAM Radio activities.
I also got a chance to attend a few hours of the Field Day activities of one of our local clubs during the last weekend in June. The club had a GOTA (Get On The Air) tent, which allows visitors a chance to do just that. I was able to operate on the 20 meter band and make 20 contacts throughout the U.S. in about 2 hours. It was a ton of fun! Here are a couple of photos from our local field day:
The very nice gentleman who showed me how to make contacts in the GOTA tent:
The Field Day Welcome Tent for Visitors:
My children got to go with us and we saw 3 primary stations set up - the CW or Morse code group, the 2-meter band and some people working 2 different multi-band radios. Everyone was friendly, we had a bite of lunch and were able to watch and learn! Here's a photo of a couple of my children watching a club member make a few contacts:
After studying for the past couple of weeks, last night I took my Technician level exam, which is the first level of licensing available. I passed no problem and should have my call sign sometime toward the end of the week. This level allows me to mainly communicate within my local community on the 2 and 6 meter bands.
I'm studying now to take the next level exam, General, which will allow me to work all the bands and make contacts world-wide if I want to. The next testing date is July 18th and I plan to be ready to take the General exam on that date.
We've purchased our first VHF radio for making our local contacts and are actively saving for the multi-band radio that I have my eye on for making those long distance contacts!
If you've never given much thought to HAM Radio, you really should. You can operate HAM Radio under emergency power conditions and during most emergencies, it is the HAM Radio operators who end up helping coordinate emergency services.
If you are interested in being more involved with emergency communications during a time of emergency, there are organizations dedicated just for this:
RACES - Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service
ARES - Amateur Radio Disaster Service
MARS - Military Amateur Radio Service
While some of the terminology seems confusing at first, as you get started it begins to make sense. I've never had a physics or electronics class ever, but the ARRL study guides do a great job of explaining the basics for the test, then spending time with experienced operators and just getting practice now that I have my license will go a long way toward improving my skills. There are even contests just about every weekend and these are also an excellent way to improve skills.
You can find more information about HAM Radio at the following links:
QRZ.com - How To Become a Ham (they have practice exams)
W5YI Group - Resources for Amateur Radio
ARRL - the National Association for Amateur Radio
eHam.net - Amateur Radio on the Net (they have practice exams)
Ham Test Online - study for your tests all online
Contesting Info - Wiki Contesting - what is contesting all about, anyway?
Good luck if you decide to start exploring the world of Amateur Radio!
I purchased my study guides about 3 weeks ago, deciding to go the route of self-study. With little ones at home still, it is hard for me to make evening workshop classes. We have a couple of local HAM Radio clubs however, that offer free evening workshops to prepare you for all levels of the HAM Radio license exam.
Many counties in TN and throughout the U.S. have local clubs and most offer workshops for exam prep (usually for FREE) - you can check this link at ARRL to see if there is a club in your area. Clubs are usually very welcoming to visitors and guests, the members are great at helping introduce HAM Radio to newcomers and it would be well worth your time to find a local club if you want to learn more about HAM Radio activities.
I also got a chance to attend a few hours of the Field Day activities of one of our local clubs during the last weekend in June. The club had a GOTA (Get On The Air) tent, which allows visitors a chance to do just that. I was able to operate on the 20 meter band and make 20 contacts throughout the U.S. in about 2 hours. It was a ton of fun! Here are a couple of photos from our local field day:
The very nice gentleman who showed me how to make contacts in the GOTA tent:
The Field Day Welcome Tent for Visitors:
My children got to go with us and we saw 3 primary stations set up - the CW or Morse code group, the 2-meter band and some people working 2 different multi-band radios. Everyone was friendly, we had a bite of lunch and were able to watch and learn! Here's a photo of a couple of my children watching a club member make a few contacts:
After studying for the past couple of weeks, last night I took my Technician level exam, which is the first level of licensing available. I passed no problem and should have my call sign sometime toward the end of the week. This level allows me to mainly communicate within my local community on the 2 and 6 meter bands.
I'm studying now to take the next level exam, General, which will allow me to work all the bands and make contacts world-wide if I want to. The next testing date is July 18th and I plan to be ready to take the General exam on that date.
We've purchased our first VHF radio for making our local contacts and are actively saving for the multi-band radio that I have my eye on for making those long distance contacts!
If you've never given much thought to HAM Radio, you really should. You can operate HAM Radio under emergency power conditions and during most emergencies, it is the HAM Radio operators who end up helping coordinate emergency services.
If you are interested in being more involved with emergency communications during a time of emergency, there are organizations dedicated just for this:
RACES - Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service
ARES - Amateur Radio Disaster Service
MARS - Military Amateur Radio Service
While some of the terminology seems confusing at first, as you get started it begins to make sense. I've never had a physics or electronics class ever, but the ARRL study guides do a great job of explaining the basics for the test, then spending time with experienced operators and just getting practice now that I have my license will go a long way toward improving my skills. There are even contests just about every weekend and these are also an excellent way to improve skills.
You can find more information about HAM Radio at the following links:
QRZ.com - How To Become a Ham (they have practice exams)
W5YI Group - Resources for Amateur Radio
ARRL - the National Association for Amateur Radio
eHam.net - Amateur Radio on the Net (they have practice exams)
Ham Test Online - study for your tests all online
Contesting Info - Wiki Contesting - what is contesting all about, anyway?
Good luck if you decide to start exploring the world of Amateur Radio!
Thursday, July 2, 2009
HAM Radio Class Starting
I'm very excited to let everyone know about this fantastic opportunity for those of you in the Memphis-area! I've been studying to take my HAM Radio Technician's test this coming July. My husband and I have been visiting local HAM Radio clubs, researching amateur radios to purchase and even attended the FIELD DAY event of one of our local clubs - Delta Amateur Radio Club - on Sunday, June 28th.
I was able to work a 20-meter HF station with a very nice gentleman, Mr. Joe Lowenthal - WA4OVO, who is the Director of Training for Delta Amateur Radio Club.
To get the class scheduled, I'm trying to ascertain interest level as quickly as possible.
If you are interested in attending, please email me by July 8th via the contact button in the right sidebar. Be sure to include the NAME(S) and AGE(S) of those interested in attending and a way to email you back once we get everything scheduled.
Then stay tuned and I'll be in touch as soon as we get all the details in order!
I was able to work a 20-meter HF station with a very nice gentleman, Mr. Joe Lowenthal - WA4OVO, who is the Director of Training for Delta Amateur Radio Club.
I had a conversation with him and he has generously agreed to offer a day-time class geared for children ages 10 and older (and any parents) who are interested in becoming licensed HAM Radio Operators!
The entry level of HAM Radio Operation is called a Technician License. He is willing to teach a one week class that would enable the student who completes the class to sit for their Technician License at an upcoming exam date.
You do not have to own a radio to take the class. THE CLASS IS FREE - all you have to purchase is the ARRL Ham Radio License Manual for the Technician Level. This can be purchased at Memphis Amateur Electronics on Wells Station Road for about $24.
The class would be open to children ages 10 and up and their parents. It will probably be a 4-day class - for 4 hours each day, starting around the end of July / first of August. Classes will probably be held in the Bartlett/Cordova area.
Getting started in HAM Radio doesn't have to be expensive. This class is being held for just the cost of the workbook. Taking the test costs $15 and a test is offered at several locations in the Memphis-area every month. You can get a basic radio for $100 or less to get started. Visit this link at W5YI: Resources for Amateur Radio to learn more about HAM Radio and how it works. Having a HAM Radio operator license can open up the world to you and your children!
To get the class scheduled, I'm trying to ascertain interest level as quickly as possible.
If you are interested in attending, please email me by July 8th via the contact button in the right sidebar. Be sure to include the NAME(S) and AGE(S) of those interested in attending and a way to email you back once we get everything scheduled.
Then stay tuned and I'll be in touch as soon as we get all the details in order!
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Calling All TN HAM Operators
CQ CQ CQ TPN CQ CQ W4DMH CALLING CQ QRZ
In an effort to expand our Preppers Network HAM Operators in each state, we're working to get in touch with each other so we know others in our state and throughout the nation that we can contact in the event of any emergency.
If you are a HAM Operator in TN and would like to participate, respond to the above and you can also email me if you would like for me to put you on our list of TN HAM Operators that the Preppers Network could contact.
In an effort to expand our Preppers Network HAM Operators in each state, we're working to get in touch with each other so we know others in our state and throughout the nation that we can contact in the event of any emergency.
If you are a HAM Operator in TN and would like to participate, respond to the above and you can also email me if you would like for me to put you on our list of TN HAM Operators that the Preppers Network could contact.
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