Net - "Continuing Education for Hams"
I don’t know about everyone else, but when I was in my Amateur Radio class learning everything I needed to know to pass my Technician license exam, I was excited to be learning something new. Once I got my license, I could sit back, take a deep breath, and relax. For some hams it’s enough to get a Tech or General license, and then use that to talk to the world, and that is perfectly alright; there are others that want to learn more, and want to do more with their license.
Just like in any other education setting, there is continuing education for Ham radio operators. I wanted to talk about some of the courses that are offered on ARRL.org. These courses are offered almost always, and registration is simple. These courses start at about $45 and go to $139, and the cost is always less for ARRL members than for non members.
To find these courses you first have to go to http://arrl.org, then you click on Education, then Certification/Continuing Education. On the right side of the screen you will see an area that says “Class Registration Calendar.”
There are Technical classes, including Antenna Modeling, HF Digital, Radio Frequency Interference, VHF/UHF Beyond the Repeater, Antenna Design & Construction, Propagation and also Analog Electronics. There are also Emergency Communications classes that have three separate levels.
Outside of the ARRL website you will also find many resources for expanding your education. These courses aren’t necessarily just for Hams, but are for anyone looking to assist in emergency situations. One course I can recommend is NIMS, which stands for National Incident Management System. NIMS is an independent study program offered through FEMA, to anyone who is interested, at no cost. There are over 50 independent study courses that are offered through FEMA.
To find these courses go to www.fema.gov and then click on “Education and Training” at the top of the webpage. On the next screen click on “EMI Independent Study Courses.” If you would like to see a list of courses offered click on “Our Courses” on the left side of the screen. There are also courses and activities for kids on the FEMA website, that your children or grandchildren might enjoy.
One last website I’ll mention is www.skywarn.org. They have a nice page of information useful for people interested in storm tracking. These include things such as a “Basic Spotters’ Field Guide,” “Thunderstorms and Lightening Safety” and a tutorial that will teach you more than you ever wanted to know about Radar.
This information can be found by going to www.skywarn.org. At the top of the page there is a link that says “General Pages” scroll over to it and then click on “Educational Materials.”
Like I mentioned before, there are some people who will simply get their Amateur Radio license, and be totally satisfied with that. But there are others who just want to know more, and do more with their hobby. There is just so much out there to learn, you just have to search for it.
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We’re having a Valentine’s Dinner party on THIS Saturday, February the 11th. The party starts at 6:00 p.m. and we’re planning to wrap things up about 10. We’re asking everyone to bring a covered dish to share with everyone. If you need any more information, if you have any questions, or need directions, feel free to email me at KE5GRX@yahoo.com.
73
Stephanie
KE5GRX
Just like in any other education setting, there is continuing education for Ham radio operators. I wanted to talk about some of the courses that are offered on ARRL.org. These courses are offered almost always, and registration is simple. These courses start at about $45 and go to $139, and the cost is always less for ARRL members than for non members.
To find these courses you first have to go to http://arrl.org, then you click on Education, then Certification/Continuing Education. On the right side of the screen you will see an area that says “Class Registration Calendar.”
There are Technical classes, including Antenna Modeling, HF Digital, Radio Frequency Interference, VHF/UHF Beyond the Repeater, Antenna Design & Construction, Propagation and also Analog Electronics. There are also Emergency Communications classes that have three separate levels.
Outside of the ARRL website you will also find many resources for expanding your education. These courses aren’t necessarily just for Hams, but are for anyone looking to assist in emergency situations. One course I can recommend is NIMS, which stands for National Incident Management System. NIMS is an independent study program offered through FEMA, to anyone who is interested, at no cost. There are over 50 independent study courses that are offered through FEMA.
To find these courses go to www.fema.gov and then click on “Education and Training” at the top of the webpage. On the next screen click on “EMI Independent Study Courses.” If you would like to see a list of courses offered click on “Our Courses” on the left side of the screen. There are also courses and activities for kids on the FEMA website, that your children or grandchildren might enjoy.
One last website I’ll mention is www.skywarn.org. They have a nice page of information useful for people interested in storm tracking. These include things such as a “Basic Spotters’ Field Guide,” “Thunderstorms and Lightening Safety” and a tutorial that will teach you more than you ever wanted to know about Radar.
This information can be found by going to www.skywarn.org. At the top of the page there is a link that says “General Pages” scroll over to it and then click on “Educational Materials.”
Like I mentioned before, there are some people who will simply get their Amateur Radio license, and be totally satisfied with that. But there are others who just want to know more, and do more with their hobby. There is just so much out there to learn, you just have to search for it.
Announcements:
We’re having a Valentine’s Dinner party on THIS Saturday, February the 11th. The party starts at 6:00 p.m. and we’re planning to wrap things up about 10. We’re asking everyone to bring a covered dish to share with everyone. If you need any more information, if you have any questions, or need directions, feel free to email me at KE5GRX@yahoo.com.
73
Stephanie
KE5GRX
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