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PROJECTS:

1. TOWER RELOCATION PROJECT -

=== A. Work on the new repeater station is now complete. It is very exciting to have our new UHF/VHF antennas near the 300' level of the WRCO tower.

=== B. We have all new repeater radio equipment at the site. Our signal propagtion now reaches in a much larger radius than from the old site. We are hearing Amateur Radio operators from places we had never heard from before.

=== C. PVR has been given a golden opportunity by Ron and Beth Fruit, Owner/Operator of Radio Station WRCO, to install our antenna on a new 300' tower, and our repeater radio equipment in the new building on the tower site.

=== D. Moving our repeater station from its old location at the edge of a rock quarry (see a photo of the site on the PHOTOGRAPHS page), and to install our antenna at/near the 300' level replacing a 60' tower will certainly enhance our communications capability.

=== E. The list of people involved with our Tower project is very long, and in order not to miss someone, the list will not be seen here. Members of PVR know who these people are, so if you see one of them, give them a hearty pat on the back and say, "Job well done!"

===F. We would, however, like to thank the Fruit's for their outstanding donation to our project. We would also like to thank Shannon Clark of the REC (mwt.net) for hosting this site.



2. LICENSE CLASSES CONDUCTED BY PVR -

TECHNICIAN LICENSE CLASS

This is the FIRST level of Ham Radio license. This class license is designed for the beginning ham. This is where you will open the door and go inside to the exciting world of Amateur Radio and learn more about ham radio as you progress.

Technician Class operators how have 10 meter voice privileges, plus CW (Morse code) on 80, 40, 15, and 10 meters. It authorizes you ALL ham radio privileges above 30 Megahertz (Mhz).

These privileges include the very popular 2-meter band. Many Technician licensees enjoy using small 2-meter hand-held (HT) radios to stay in touch with other hams in their area of operation from just about any vehicle; truck, car, boat, airplane, etc. As a Techincian class ham radio operator, you can even make International radio contacts via Ham Radio Satellites.

The class will be fast paced. Students will be expected to prepare for each class by reading one or more chapters in the textbook in advance of each class. The class is not intended to make an electronics expert out of you but give you the basic practical communications communication skills needed to get your license. The class will focux on the theory covered by the test including methods of solving the simple math questions. Class time will also be devoted to helping students to understand those topics with which they are having difficulty.



DATESTUDY CHAPTERCHAPTER TITLE
October 6
Chapter 1
Welcome to Amateur Radio
October 6
Chapter 2
Radio & Electronics Fundamentals
October 13
Chapter 3
Operating Station Equipment
October 20
Chapter 4
Communicating with Other Hams
October 27
Chapter 5
Licensing Regulations
October 27
Chapter 6
Operating Regulations
November 3
Chapter 7
Electrical and RF Safety
November 10
FCC Exam Date
TECHNICIAN LICENSE EXAM


GENERAL LICENSE CLASS

The SECOND level and the most popular class of Amateur Radio license is the General Class. With this license, you get privileges on ALL ham radio bands, including the exciting digital PSK31.



DATESTUDY CHAPTERCHAPTER TITLE
Monday, Jan. 5
Lesson 1
Intro to General Class License Read pages 1-1 to 1-15
Monday, Jan.5
Lesson 2
HF Procedures & Practices Overview Read pages 2-1 to 2-22
Monday, Jan. 12
Lesson 3
Rules & Regulations Read pages 3-1 to 3-18
Monday, Jan. 12
Lesson 4
Math Review Read pages 4-1 to 4-7
Monday, Jan. 19
Lesson 5
Basic Components Read 4-7 to 4-18
Monday, Jan. 19
Lesson 6
Components in Series, Parallel Read 4-13 to 4-15
Monday, Jan. 26
Lesson 7
P-P, RMS, Power Read 4-3 to 4-7
Monday, Jan.26
Lesson 8
Transformers & Impedance Read 4-16 to 4-17
Monday, Jan. 26
Lesson 9
Reactance & Resonance Read 4-13 to 4-21
Monday, Feb. 2
Lesson 10
Semiconductors, ICs, Digital Read 4-22 to 4-29
Monday, Feb. 2
Lesson 11
Power Supplies, Batteries, Connectors, Test Equipment Read 4-30 to 4-44
Monday, Feb. 2
Lesson 12
Radio Signals Read 5-1 to 5-7
Monday, Feb. 9
Lesson 13
Radio Equipment Read 5-7 to 5-25
Monday, Feb. 9
Lesson 14
Antennas Read 6-1 to 6-21
Monday, Feb. 9Practice Exam #1
Monday, Feb. 16
Lesson 15
Propagation Read 7-1 to 7-12
Monday, Feb. 16
Lesson 16
Electrical & RF Safety Read 8-1 to 8-14
Monday, Feb. 16
Lesson 17
Morse Code Introduction Read 9-1 to 9-13
Monday, Feb. 16Practice Exam #2
Monday, Feb. 23Course ReviewPractice Exams #3 & #4
Monday, March 2
FCC EXAM DATE
GENERAL CLASS LICENSE EXAM

3. As noted in the TABLES, following each license course there will be LICENSE EXAMS.

4. So now your have your license!

You now have your FCC issued Technician or General license in hand. You know your callsign. Do you know the correct operating procedures? For more information on procedures, go here.

5. What do you know about your Callsign?

Your callsign is yours for the next 10 years. But, do you know what a callsign is? How to use it? Do you know the U.S. call areas (see MAP on our homepage)? How about the Canadian provinces? For more information on callsigns, go here.

6. How do you confirm the contacts you make?

Some hams make a hobby of collecting QSL cards. A QSL card is a way to confirm the contacts you have made. Some contests require that you prove your contacts ... a QSL card is a way to do this. To learn more about QSL cards go here.

7. Do you have a QSL card?

If not, here is a good site where you can make your own. Click here. QSL cards are fun to collect, and hanging on the walls of your shack they make good conversation pieces as well as colorful "wallpaper."

8. Make your own 2-meter antenna.


2M/440 MHz Dual Band Copper J-Pole From N7QVC
2 Meter Antennas A Bunch -- From 6M.com
2M Fan Antenna (Yes From an Electrical fan)
2 M 1/2-Wave J-Pole -- VHF-FM (Stealth) Antenna Made From 450-Ohm Ladder Line -- From KB1GTR & KB1DIG
2M Self Supporting J-Pole for Emergency Use -- From Bob Hejl W2IK
2M Log-Periodic Dipole Array -- From The ARRL
2m 8db collinear for portable use.From M3FVB
2 METER SSB SQUARE LOOP From N4UJW
2m Quagi By W5UN
2M Yagis a Bunch -- From The Antenna Elmer
2M Quadix -- from Ross W1HBQ
2m 8db collinear for portable use.M3FVB
3 element 2-meter Yagi -- From The ARRL
5 element 2-meter Yagi -- From The ARRL
2M 9 Element Yagi
5/8-WAVE COLINEAR "OUTSIDE PVC" 2-METER 146 MHz FM J-POLE Via KB1DIG & KB1GTR
6dB COLINEAR VHF ANTENNA  -- From Harry Lythall - SM0VPO
BiQuad For 2m/440 - FROM KE4UYP
Building A 2-meter J-Pole Antenna By Jaden
Cheap Yagi Antennas for VHF/UHF -- From Kent WA5VJB
The Simplest Collinear -- From Ross W1HBQ
Cycloid Collinear, a CP Omni for 2M from Ross  W1HBQ
Desk Buddy 2M Antenna - From Bob W2IK
DDRR - for 2M -- Directional Discontinuity Ring Radiator Antenna
Grid Yagi  -- From Ross W1HBQ
Halo Antenna 2M-- From N2KBK
Halo Antenna 2M Square -- From N4UJW

HO Collinear, a Horizontal Omni for 2M from Ross  W1HBQ
PacketRadio Operator's Antenna Handbook -- Antenna Basics, 2M & 6M Antennas
SlimJim 2M Antenna
Sperrtof 2M Antenna -- aka Sleeve Dipole or Sleeve J-Pole. By ON4CFC Via Antennex
Super J-Pole Antenna (Collinear Design) - By KB0YKI
VHF/UHF Antennas -- By KB0YKI  -- J-Poles, Super J-Pole, Omnidirectional, Quads, Yagis

9. Homebrew 440 antennas.


Cheap Yagi Antennas for VHF/UHF -- From Kent WA5VJB
Coaxial Collinear Antenna -- 432 MHz -- From Via N9ZIA
Small 70cm Yagi -- From The ARRL
9 dB, 70cm, Collinear Antenna From Coax -- Version I -- From N1HFX
2M/440 MHz Dual Band Copper J-Pole From N7QVC
432 8 Element Quagi Antenna By N2KBK
440 MHz -- 2 Element & 4 Element Yagi's - From The Antenna Elmer
430 MHz Antennas A Bunch-- From 6MT.com
Super J-Pole Antenna (Collinear Design) - By KB0YKI
UHF EggBeater Antenna - From ON6WG / F5VIF
432MHz 8 Element Quagi Antenna -- By IK1HGE

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