Paul Guido, N5IUT, When we instruct in the US, we do not teach in the metric system. We have the formulas for antennas in feet and inches ( 468/ f (MHz.) =...
... This is not an exam input but is practical knowledge. Here is a little trick that one of my former workmates used to do and it would be good for ARES...
... Forbes VE6FMP, That's a good one, but what if it's a woman? A lot shorter! Another trick is a CB antenna! Yes I said a CB antenna! I worked as the repair...
"we simply disconnected the coax from the Red Cross radio and connected it to a 2-meter mobile rig. I'm sure that the transmitter was displeased and responded...
... And exactly the same end result. So I have to ask . . . why? The whole point of what I said was that you don't need to do The Right Thing if a simple...
... Good points all around but I respectfully disagree that you get the same result. As a radio technician for over 20 years, I have an inherent problem with...
Yesterday, we conducted another one-day Tech class, and nine folks passed the test. After the class, the instructors and VEs got to talking about a one-day...
Dan I teach a weekend Technician and General class ( Each Class is a weekend). It only take about 12 hours to cover the material and questions to the Tech or...
All, What purpose does Ham in a day or in a weekend serve out side of increasing our numbers really fast, and the instructors do not have to commit to a...
Tom I would guess it depends on what you teach and how, and also what you are trying to achieve. In my case I give them a study guide that they are suppose to...
This is where, imho, we as hams tend to fail. I've never had much confidence in the 1-day class, but participated in one recently and have decided to take...
I have been teaching ham radio nearly every year since 1978. I have taught both Tech and General classes. Most classes run for about ten two-hour sessions,...
Kin I throw an oar in? Or maybe my neck to get my throat cut for differing ideas? I have taught Ham radio for more than 30 years. I would never consider...
Thanks for your comments Les. I studied HAM radio books for 10 years before taking the tests, mainly because I was stationed overseas in the US ARMY and had...
I find the statement "...getting a License is part of the job requirements..." a bit odd since the FCC rules prohibit amateur transmitter operation while 'on...
I also have been teaching tech and general upgrade classes for many years--but while I prefer doing the tech classes spready over several Saturdays for 4-6...
Don Actually the rules say not for pecuniary interest. ( Not for Financial gain or payment) The Emcom agencies are requiring the Amateur Radio license because...
Allan, Understanding the matter of CONVENIENCE, perhaps I have overlooked something. Where may I find authorization for your positions? 73, Don, W6YN ...
Don Read section 97.40X §97.403 Safety of life and protection of property. No provision of these rules prevents the use by an amateur station of any means of...
Les, No disagreement with your comments out of this ham. I am embarrassed by some of the questions asked by the General and Extra licensees on some of the...
Don I almost forgot the most basic reason §97.1 Basis and purpose. The rules and regulations in this Part are designed to provide an amateur radio service...
Allan, Isn't it a bit of a stretch to go from "convenience" to "... the immediate safety of human life and immediate protection of property when normal...
Hi, Allan-- I'm replying to you directly, as you're the only one on the list who really seems to get it. I should have known that my question would turn into...
Well said, Allan. You guys are kidding yourselves if you think that a single 8-12 week course is really teaching all that much more than a one-day class. This...
Don Not sure about the situation where you are, but here it the NWS has both volunteer staff and NWS staff that are licensed Amateurs. If conditions warrant...
I respect opinions but here my 2 cents: The teaching of questions and answers is the worst that can happen to a newcomer (and to ham radio). What's the hurry? ...
Allan, I agree with your intentions and you have gone a long way around to challenge my original statement, but nothing has changed the issue: I find the...
The idea, I believe--as has been tested and used before without any problems found by the FCC--is to provide instruction/information/direction to the hams by...
Dan, I think you're missing one important point here--whether they go on to their General or Extra class licenses isn't as important as what they bring to the...
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