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Getting Hams Radio Active!

What’s Next Class

I have my new license so now what? Join our “what’s next” class for information to help you get started!

New and experienced hams may attend. You don’t need a license yet, this is a great way to be exposed to some aspects of the hobby and meet your fellow hams!

Some basic questions we will answer:

  • Repeater operation 
    • What is Simplex.
    • What is a repeater and how does it work.
    • We will explain how the local repeaters are set up and their operation. 
    • Which local repeaters are linked.
    • Where are the local repeaters located.
  • Nets
    • How to check into a net.
    • What nets are held on which group of repeaters.
  • Hand Helds (HT)
    • Should I buy a Baofeng or other Chinese radio?
    • We will discuss how to set up and use a Handheld.
    • The frequency split convention used in two meter and 440 MHz repeaters in the US.
    • What are sub audible tones.
  • HF Operation
    • Antennas and equipment needed to get out and the antennas needed to move on to the HF operations.  
    • Encourage advancement to General.
    • Modes of transmission, SSB, AM, FM, CW, SSTV, etc. what they mean and when/why you use them.
    • The band plan. What frequencies are allocated to Amateur Radio use.
  • Activities in the area
    • We will mention the local clubs and what activities they participate in. 
    • Talk about the builders group and how to get additional help after the class. 
  • Emergency Operations.  
    • What is ARES and how do I get involved. 

If you are interested in attending our next class please send an email to training@tridenthams.org

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    • Online Dues Payments
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    • RF Exposure Cheat Sheet
  • Photo Gallery
    • Winter Field Day 2023
    • Citadel Cyber Event 2022
    • W4D SES October 2022
    • Givhans POTA – Antenna Build 4-23
    • SES HL Hunley 2-17-2022
    • Winter Field Day 2022
    • Winter Operating Day 2021
    • 2021 ARRL Field Day
    • 2021 Spring Operating Day
    • 03-19-2021 Colonial Dorchester POTA
    • Winter Field Day 2021
    • 2020 ARRL Field Day
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    • Museum Ships Weekend
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    • Little David SES
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