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Pacific County Amateur Radio Club Winter Seminar Series

Comprising a series of classes covering a wide variety of Amateur Radio topics, this Winter Seminar Series is aimed
at newly licensed Amateur Radio operators, although anyone interested may attend. The series is not focused on
exam preparation, but rather real-world practical knowledge.

We will try to answer the question, 'Now that I have my license, what do I do with it?'

The format for each is a nominal two-hour session. The location and time of each event will be determined by the
instructor, and is expected to vary between presentations. In most cases group size will have to be restricted due to
practical limitations. Pre-registration is required.

This web page has been set up to keep track of the Winter Seminar Series. Check here often for updates and status.
It is recommended that you 'Refresh' or 'Reload' your web browser each time you visit the site to ensure you are
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Date Time Seminar Title Location Cost Limit Contact
Oct 22, 2008 6:30 PM FM And Repeaters

ShoreBank
203 Howerton, Ilwaco, WA

Free 14

Frank NM7R

Oct 25, 2008 10:00 AM HF Basics and the Radio

Lemke Residence, Ocean Park, WA

Free 8

Dick AD7AF

Oct 25, 2008 1:30 PM The HF Antenna and Getting RF Into It

ShoreBank
203 Howerton, Ilwaco, WA

Free 12

Dick AD7AF

Oct 29, 2008 6:30 PM Emergency Power

ShoreBank
203 Howerton, Ilwaco, WA

Free 14

Frank NM7R

Nov 8, 2008 1:00 PM Packet Radio

Naselle Fire Hall

Free 14

Michael N7BBQ

Nov 12, 2008 6:30 PM Ethics

ShoreBank
203 Howerton, Ilwaco, WA

Free 14

Frank NM7R

Jan 31, 2009 1:00 PM Amateur Television

Naselle Fire Hall

Free 20

Frank NM7R


Please Email the contact person listed above for your session, or Frank, NM7R, if you wish to pre-register for
one of our Seminars. Pre-registration is strongly recommended. Sessions may be cancelled if there are no
candidates registered. Don't be disappointed, pre-register!

The instructors are volunteering their time and considerable expertise to make each session an informative and
worthwhile experience. What about you? Do you have a favorite Ham-related activity that you'd like to share?
Consider leading a Seminar to share the fun. Contact Frank, NM7R, if you have an idea for a Seminar, or would
be willing to share your particular interest.



Course Descriptions

FM and Repeaters, getting the most out of this popular aspect of Ham radio. We will discuss some of the nuts and bolts
of how a repeater works (and doesn't work), and how to maximize the benefit from these range-extenders. We will also
discuss some do's and don'ts of repeater operation. Of course, there will be time for your questions.
Bring: your VHF/UHF radio owner's manual.

HF Basics and the Radio, What are your expectations for HF? Outline Radio and Antenna Specifics. The radio spectrum.
The Ionosphere and propagation. Popular modes CW, SSB, PSK, RTTY. The Receiver - features and operating including
crystal and DSP filtering. The Transmitter - features and operating. Hands-on, Q&A, recap. Practical ideas and material.
Click here for a more complete description.

The HF Antenna and Getting RF into it. Propagation and skip, antenna pattern and radiation angle. The mono-band dipole
and vertical. Supporting the antenna. Introduction to multiband antennas and short antennas. Feedline, baluns, tuners.
Build or buy? Some commercially available products and materials. Click here for a more complete description.

Emergency Power, running the ham shack when the lights go out. We will talk about batteries, generators, and touch
on solar and wind power. Issues discussed will include safety, cost and reliability. These techniques can be used for
operating from home or away from commercial power when camping, RV-ing or just picnicking for an afternoon with
the radio along. Of course, there will be time for your questions.

Packet Radio Workshop, including: What is Packet Radio? What does a packet radio station consist of? What is a terminal
communications program? Giving commands and transmitting data; How to connect to another packet station and
exchanging data. What is Winlink-2000? The Winlink 2000 for Dummies course; What is Packlink MP? How to send
an email over radio.

Ethics, Jargon, the Rules and Ham Radio, As with many activities there is the right way, the wrong way, and the Ham
Radio way. Some of these items are obvious, while others take a lifetime to learn. We will talk about things the 'good
guys' do as well as those things that will have other hams talking about you behind your back. We should ha ve time to
take your questions on just about anything ham radio related.

Amateur Television (ATV), Amateur television is a whole world of new ways to communicate. If a picture is worth a
thousand words, a live full-color picture (with sound) must be worth more. There will be demonstrations of live Amateur
Television as well as discussion of what it is all about.


 



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