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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 this golden opportunity by Ron and Beth Fruit, Owner/Operator of Radio Station WRCO, to install our antenna on a new 300' tower, and to have our repeater radio equipment installed 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.







LETTER FROM INSTRUCTOR BOB NAEGELE, W9MZ

November 27, 2011

The Pine Valley Repeater Amateur Radio Club is sponsoring a General class license upgrade class. The class will begin Saturday, January 14th, 2012 at 8:30 am and will continue until noon in the Richland County Government Building. The class will meet in the Communications Room of the EOC on the lower level. See attached syllabus for course details. There is no cost for the class. The textbook costs $25 from the Club, and the FCC exam at the end of the course costs $15. Please contact me to reserve a space in the class and so I can purchase the correct number of books. Feel free to call if you have any questions.

Sincerely,

Bob Naegele, w9mz



2. LICENSE CLASSES CONDUCTED BY PVR -

TECHNICIAN LICENSE CLASS



PINE VALLEY REPEATER, LTD

2010 TECHNICIAN License Class Syllabus

Richland County Government Building

The course is based upon THE ARRL HAM RADIO LICENSE MANUAL.



DATESTUDY CHAPTERCHAPTER TITLESECTIONS TO STUDYTHINGS TO LEARN
Tuesday, 5-10-11
Chapter 1
Welcome to Amateur Radio Read pages 1-1 to 1-22
    Always come to class prepared
    There is no such thing as a dumb question
Same date as above
Chapter 2
Radio & Signals Fundamentals Read pages 2-1 to 2-13
    Radio Signals & Waves
    Modulation
    Radio Equipment Basics
Tuesday, 5-17-11
Chapter 3
Electricity, Components, & Circuits Read pages 3-1 to 3-19
    Electricity
    Components & Units
    Types of Radios & Radio Circuits
Same date as above
Chapter 4
Propagation, Antennas, & Feed Lines Read pages 4-1 to 4-18
    Propagation
    Antenna Fundamentals
    Feed Lines & SWR
    Practical Antenna Systems
Tuesday, 5-24-11
Chapter 5
Amateur Radio Equipment Read pages 5-1 to 5-24
    Transmitters & Receivers
    Digital Communications
    Power Supplies & Batteries
    RF Interference
    RF Grounding
Same date as above
Chapter 6
Communicating With Other Hams Read pages 6-1 to 6-35
    Contact Basics
    Band Plans
    Making Contacts
    Using Repeaters
    Nets
    Emergency Communications
    Special Activities, Modes, and Techniques
Tuesday, 5-31-11
Chapter 7
Licensing Regulations Read pages 7-1 to 7-21
    Licensing Terms
    Working With the FCC
    Bands & Privileges
    International Rules
    Call Signs
Same date as above
Chapter 8
Operating Regulations Read pages 8-1 to 8-13
    Control Operators
    Identification
    Interference
    Third Party Communications
    Remote & Automatic Operations
    Prohibited Transmissions
Tuesday, 6-7-11
Chapter 9
Safety Read pages 9-1 to 9-14
    Electricl Safety
    RF Exposure
    Mechanical Safety
    Practice Exam #1
    Practice Exam #2
Tuesday, 6-14-11
FCC LICENSE EXAM
Good Luck!
    Have fun!
    Enjoy the WONDERFUL WORLD OF HAM RADIO


PINE VALLEY REPEATER, LTD

Saturday mornings from 8:30 am until noon --- Jan. 14, 2012 until Feb. 18, 2012 --- GENERAL License Class Syllabus

Richland County Government Building, Communications Room of the EOC

The course is based upon "The ARRL General Class License Manual, 7th Edition" for use beginning July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2015



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.

PLEASE come to all class sessions PREPARED BY HAVING READ THE ASSIGNED CHAPTERS! This is VERY IMPORTANT in order for you to understand what will be discussed in the class.



DATESTUDY CHAPTERCHAPTER TITLESECTIONS TO STUDYTHINGS TO LEARN
Day 1,Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012
Chapter 1
Intro to General Class License Read pages 1-1 to 1-15
    The General Class License and Amateur Radio
    How to Use This Book
    The Upgrade Trail
Day 1,Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012
Chapter 2
Procedures & Practices Read pages 2-1 to 2-19
    HF Operating Techniques
    Digital Modes
    Emergency Operations
Day 2, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012
Chapter 3
Rules & Regulations Read pages 3-1 to 3-15
    Regulatory Bodies
    Amateur Licensing Rules
    Control Operator Privileges
    Technical Rules & Standards
Day 2, Saturday , Jan. 21, 2012
Chapter 4
Components & Circuits Read pages 4-1 to 4-41
    Electrical Review
    AC Power
    Basic Components
    IReactance and Impedance
    Active Components
    Practical Circuits
    Basic Test Equipment
Day 3, Saturday, Jan 28, 2012
Chapter 5
Radio Signals & Equipment Read 5-1 to 5-27
    Signal Review
    Digital Modes
    Radio Building Blocks
    Transmitter Structure
    Receiver Structure
    HF Station Installation
Day 3, Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012
Chapter 6
Antennas and Transmission Lines Read 6-1 to 6-19
    Antenna Basics
    Dipoles, Ground Planes, & Random Wires
    Yagi Antennas
    Loop Antennas
    Specialized Antennas
    Feed Lines
Day 4, Saturday, Feb. 4 , 2012 Feb. 11
Chapter 7
Propagation Read 7-1 to 7-11
    The Ionosphere
    The Sun
    Scatter Modes
Day 4, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012
Chapter 8
Electrical & RF Safety Read 8-1 to 8-14
    Electrical Safety
    RF Exposure
    Outdoor Safety
Day 5, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012
REVIEW
REVIEW All Chapters
    f you have questions, please ask
    Practice Exam #1
    Review
    Practice Exam #2
Day 6, Satuday, Feb. 18, 2012
FCC EXAM DATE
GENERAL CLASS LICENSE EXAM
GOOD LUCK!




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.

QSL cards are written confirmations of either a two-way radio communication between two amateur radio stations or a one-way reception of a signal from a broadcasting radio (SWL listener.) They can also confirm the reception of a two-way radio communication (usually between amateur radio operators) by a third party (usually a short wave listener, or SWL for short).

A QSL card sent from one amateur radio operator to another contains details about the contact and his/her station. At a minimum this includes the call sign of both stations participating in the communications, the time and date of the contact (usually specified in UTC), the radio frequency (or band) used, the mode of transmission and a signal report.

QSL cards are an amateur radio operator's calling card - designs vary from simple tabularlayouts recording little more than details of the contact, to slick graphic designs showing pictures of the operator, his equipment or home town, original artwork, in fact pretty much anything at all! Consequently, the collecting of QSL cards of especially unique designs has become an add-on hobby to the simple gathering of printed documentation of a radio amateurs communications over the course of his or her radio operations.

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. Other projects involving PVR:

In October, 2011, in conjunction with the Viroqua ARC, PVR assisted in activating an island for the U.S. Islands program. St. Feriole Island in the Mississippi River at Prairie du Chien was given the official U.S. Islands program number WI048R. WI (Wisconsin), 048 (the 48th Wisconsin island to be activated), and R (in a river -- the Mississippi).

THE ACTIVATION CREW.

Back: Bob Naegele (W9MZ); Adam Rastall (KC9MRV); Laura Rockland (KC9KOO); Shawn Rockland (KC9KOP); John Thompson (KB9TPG); Nicole Hendrickson (KC9NHQ); Ralph Hendrickson (KC9LBO). Front: Dick Neumann (W9JR); Tahmara Hendrickson (KC9UJM)

ST. FERIOLE ISLAND

During the summer of 2012, PVR will be taking the lead, and with the assistance of the Viroqua ARC, will activate 2 islands in the Wisconsin River. There is a third island and if time permits, this island will also be activated.

9. 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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