Intro to HAM Radio
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September 3, 2024
Week One – Sep 3
1.1 Introduction and what you should learn.
1.2 How to earn a certificate of completion.
1.3 How Ham Radio is different from other services;
GMRS, CB, public service,
Amateur Radio Frequency Spectrum,
Formal structure,
National League is ARRL,
Technical Contributions,
Public service,
Emergency communications,
Introduction to ARRL publications – Radio Handbook and Antenna book.
1.4 The RF Frequency Spectrum from 500 kHz to 150 GHz.
1.5 FCC license requirements and associated privileges.
1.6 Ham radio equipment and parts suppliers.
1.7 Common VHF/UHF Ham frequencies and HT propagation.