Workshops
Field Antennas - Part 1
August 16th
Understanding different types of field antennas. Learning about QRP radios, wire, coax, masts and other field hardware. Followed by a hike into the forest to set up different masts and antennas and using trees as well.
Max Class Size = 10 (ARES preference)
Field Antennas - Part 2
August 30th
This follow on workshop will be held in the forest off of Forest Service Road 2N34. the class will practice setting up mast and antenna using vehicle supports as well as trees. it will be followed by a hike to a location to put up a wire antenna and using a QRP radio to make some contacts.
Max Class Size = 10 (ARES preference)
Making an Endfed Random Wire Wind-Up Antenna
Date: TBA
After using several of the endfed random antennas in the prior workshops the class will make one or more windup endfed antennas for their own use.
Max Class Size = 10 (ARES preference)
Understanding the Simple and More Complex Capabilities of Your TH-D74
Date: October 1st
this hands on workshop will cover the main capabilities and use of the TH-D74 HT. it will be followed with a ore in depth understanding and practice of using the HT for APRS, email, texting, HF receive and other features.
Max Class Size = 6
Leaning CW
Beginning Date: TBA
This will be an extended workshop with some short classes followed with on the air practices.
Max Class Size = 8