Free HAM Radio!

[Punchabearinnamouf]

Just got back from the first class. Cave man easy if you have any basic knowledge about radios. They are doing a test next Saturday. I might try to challenge it just to see how I do.

Does that mean it's too late to join in next Sat.?

 

[Got_Glock]

Does that mean it's too late to join in next Sat.?

I would be interested in the class as well. Is it to late to join next Saturday?

 

[BFMIN]

It could be worse for the non morse speakers. We could be doing it the old fashioned way.

da dit da da da/ dit dit dit dit dit dit dit da dit da da da dit.

 

[The3clipser]

It could be worse for the non morse speakers. We could be doing it the old fashioned way.

da dit da da da/ dit dit dit dit dit dit dit da dit da da da dit.

Sorry for the quality, it's the only video of it I could find...

 

[Streetgang]

Does that mean it's too late to join in next Sat.?

I would be interested in the class as well. Is it to late to join next Saturday?

I guess it is, but it wouldn't hurt to try. Give the Tom Shelton a call at 240-434-3811. Thursday night was a short intro class and nothing was taught that you couldn't learn in 10 minutes.
Next class is Saturday 14 May.

 

[Got_Glock]

I guess it is, but it wouldn't hurt to try. Give the Tom Shelton a call at 240-434-3811. Thursday night was a short intro class and nothing was taught that you couldn't learn in 10 minutes.
Next class is Saturday 14 May.

thanks, I will give him a call this week.

 

[NY Transplant]

I would love to go just for the free radio but I already have my license.

K2AR - Extra Class

 

[Minuteman]

Translation for those annoyed by the code monkeys

I REALLY SHOULD SEND THIS AS AN AUDIO FILE, JUST TO MAKE YOU WORK FO IT A LITTLE.

I CAN`T IMAGINE HAVING TO DO THIS MANUALLY.

WHAT YOU CHEAT AND USE A TRANSLATOR? I KNEW CODE BY SOUND WHEN I WAS A TEENAGER. LIKE ANYTHING ELSE THOUGH, IF YOU DON`T USE IT YOU LOOSE IT. NOW I`M ASHAMED TO SAY I HAVE TO USE THE TRANSLATOR TOO.

Check this out, I was surprised at which was faster (super fast SMS texter, or 2 older morse code operators), surprising twist at the end!

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x6n4zk_fastest-morse-code-sent-and-receive_tech

 

[vette97]

K2AR - Extra Class

I bet that call gets confusing in a CW contest. AR

 

[Streetgang]

Class finished today. I believe everyone passed their technician test. The General level was offered at no extra charge and a few of us also passed that. Now to wait for my call letters.

 

[MDFF2008]

KB3WAO

 

[jerielg]

Congratulations !!!

Jerry
N3JG

 

[ke3gk]

Congratulations all !

 

[deMontjoie]

Thanks MUCH to Streetgang for hosting this class.

It was educational and actually enjoyable (ok -- so I'm a bit of a masochist). Looking forward to the general class later in the year.


Make that "... a BIT of a masochist...". Doh!

 

[Fodder4Thought]

Any chance it'll happen again?

 

[BigCity]

at a more central location?

 

[Bart_man]

at a more central location?

Please

 

[vette97]

Congrats to all who passed!

 

[Tanker_Super]

Congrats to everyone who completed their test. This thread got me interested in doing this as well, hopefully there will be more classes.

 

[K31]

If you have basic algebra skills, know how to convert between various decimal notions and can do some rote memorization, I'd recommend getting a book and studying on your own. An electronics background is a plus.

If you take your test through the Laurel Amateur Radio Club Volunteer Examiners Coordinator it's free including those given by the Anne Arundel Radio Club. Although they won't give you a radio.

http://larcmd.org/vec/index.php?pg=faq