Technician License Class presented by the Wabash Valley Amateur Radio Association, Inc.

Technician License Class Class Introduction

Instructor Contact Information Jerry Cockrell, W9GWC Home Phone: (812) Cell Phone: (812) Ray Andrews, K9DUR Home Phone: (812) Cell Phone: (812)

Textbook & Fees Ham Radio License Manual, Third Edition Publisher: American Radio Relay League, Inc. Previous editions are obsolete & should not be used. Textbook included in course fee. Course Fee $30 (includes textbook) $5 (if already have textbook)

Introductions State your name and a little about yourself. Why are you taking this course? What do you know about ham radio?

Course Overview Welcome to Amateur Radio Radio and Signal Fundamentals Electricity, Components, and Circuits Propagation, Antennas, and Feed Lines Amateur Radio Equipment Licensing Regulations Operating Regulations Communicating with Other Hams Safety

Expectations Class will start and end on time. Instructors will be prepared to teach. Students are expected to read assigned material before each class session and be prepared to learn. Ham radio is not a spectator sport. Active participation during class discussions is vital to success in obtaining your Technician Class License (ticket).

Class Goal Our goal during this class is for each of you to achieve the Technician Class Amateur Radio License! The license will authorize you to operate an Amateur Radio (Ham Radio) transmitter.

Questions?

Next Week Chapter 1 Welcome to Amateur Radio Chapter 2 Radio Signals & Fundamentals