| Overview: |
This is an introductory training course for new hams who may be interested in Emergency Communications (EmComm). It is the first in a series of courses offered to prepare for participation in Emergency Communications within Santa Clara County. |
| Intended Audience: |
New hams who may be interested in Emergency Communications (EmComm) |
| Prerequisites: |
Valid Technician class or higher Amateur Radio license |
| Length: |
3.5 hours |
| Students should bring: |
- Copy of course materials (see below)
- Pen/pencil and pad of paper
- 2m/70cm dual-band HT radio (if you have one) with instruction manual.
- Students who do not yet have a radio will be provided one for use during the on-air exercise at the end of the course.
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| Learning Objectives: |
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Explain VHF/UHF FM technology used in EmComm
- Use band plans, frequency lists, repeater directories
- Configure their radio for simplex and duplex operations
- Participated in a directed net
- Make direct contacts
- Describe the use of packet in EmComm
- Select a radio and accessories for EmComm use
- Understand local EmComm organizations
- Understand what to do next, after this class
- Make real on-the-air contacts with a Net Control operator
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| Topics Covered: |
The course agenda includes:
- VHF/UHF simplex and duplex (repeaters: tone, offset)
- Voice operating techniques (with directed net exercises)
- Additional EmComm modes (Packet, APRS, HF)
- Radios and accessories for EmComm
- EmComm organizations (county; SPECS/SVECS, cities)
- On-air exercise
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| Scheduling Info: |
http://www.scc-ares-races.org/activities |
| Course Materials: |
Classroom presentation (Revised 17-Jun-2024): Choose the layout and number of slides per page that you prefer
Additional useful information:
U.S. Amateur Radio Frequency Bands
http://www.arrl.org/buying-your-first-radio
Use of UHF/VHF Radios not approved by the FCC
Glossary of Terms
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