[TriLUG] OT: amateur radio bug has bit again

Tue Jul 8 20:52:24 EDT 2008

I found what looks to be an interesting program used to teach Moorse - and
they have numerous ports including Linux, OS X, and "other" operating
systems.  Granted I'm not going to worry about this just yet; I'll worry
about Moorse after I get my first license.  Can't muddle the mind, it's old
and taxed with work, school and hobbies!

http://www.c2.com/morse/

(my first run under OS 10.5.4 is providing some bizarre results..)

Greg

On Tue, Jul 8, 2008 at 2:48 PM, Neil L. Little <nllittle at embarqmail.com>
wrote:

> The antenna for the JARS repeater is on the south east side of the
> WRAL-TV antenna with a powerdivider and 1/4 wave antenna on the West
> side of the tower. This is so that it will not interfere with repeaters
> in Roanoke,VA and Charlotte, NC. Youngsville also seems to be in the lee
> of a ridge.
>
> 73,
> Neil, WA4AZL
> JARS Forever!!
> www.jars.net
>
>
> Greg Brown wrote:
> > I found some local repeaters and broke out the old (VERY OLD) scanner.
> >
> > http://www.rars.org/repeater/trirpt.htm#2%20Meters
> >
> > I'm listening to JARS on 147.2700 right now from Youngsville.  It's
> choppy,
> > but a better radio would help tremendously I'm sure.
> >
> > This seals it, I'm going to get my license.
> >
> > Greg
> >
> > On Mon, Jul 7, 2008 at 8:23 PM, Michael Ansel <michael.ansel at gmail.com>
> > wrote:
> >
> >
> >> Just one other area to look for help: Boy Scouts. I got my ticket in
> >> high school after taking the radio merit badge at camp. Not sure what
> >> all there is in the triangle, but I know in South Texas they also
> >> teach a course aboard the USS Lexington (retired aircraft carrier)
> >>
> >> On a side note, I'd also be interested in learning about the local ham
> >> activity. Though I'll be gone for the Fall, I will be back at Duke in
> >> the spring and hope to get involved in TriLUG and a local amateur
> >> radio club.
> >>
> >> Also, on the topic of scouts, I'll be out of touch for the next 10
> >> days as I will be backpacking at the Philmont Scout Ranch in New
> >> Mexico (at base camp now, we head out tomorrow). However, if you have
> >> any questions about learning radio through scouting, I'd love to
> >> answer them afterwards!
> >>
> >> Michael
> >>
> >> Sent on the go from my iPhone
> >>
> >> On Jul 7, 2008, at 1:24 PM, David Black <dave at jamsoft.com> wrote:
> >>
> >>
> >>> Here's a good place to start:
> >>>
> >>> http://www.arrl.org/FandES/field/club/clubsearch.phtml
> >>>
> >>> Find a club near you and ask them about available classes and nearby
> >>> VE
> >>> (volunteer examiner) sessions.  Another great resource are hamfests -
> >>> basically ham-oriented electronics flea markets, regularly held at the
> >>> state fairgrounds in Raleigh, among other places.  There you'll also
> >>> find info about classes, study aids and testing.
> >>>
> >>> If you're new to ham radio, a book like this one can be helpful:
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>
> http://www.amazon.com/Arrl-Ham-Radio-License-Manual/dp/0872599639/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1215456305&sr=8-1
> >>
> >>> For people with EE/CompE/CS backgrounds, the technical part of the
> >>> exams
> >>> can be relatively easy.  The rules 'n regs deserve rote
> >>> memorization, in
> >>> particular the frequency allocations by class and band plans:
> >>>
> >>> http://www.arrl.org/FandES/field/regulations/bands.html
> >>>
> >>> I used to be fascinated with VHF/UHF and built and operated a solar
> >>> powered 440 repeater, but more recently am getting back into HF with
> >>> the
> >>> intention of playing with some of the new digital modes and even
> >>> dusting
> >>> off the CW paddles and keyer.  The Durham FM Assoc. happens to set up
> >>> for Field Day in a pasture down the street, and this year (June 28-29)
> >>> were happy to put me to work helping set up/tear down and for a couple
> >>> hours man the 20m phone operating position.  If you're into weather
> >>> spotting, during inclement weather Skywarn activity on the area 2m ham
> >>> repeaters can be informative and exciting, especially if you
> >>> participate.
> >>>
> >>> All around, Lots of fun to be had - good luck and hope to hear you on
> >>> the air!
> >>>
> >>> Dave
> >>> AD6Q
> >>>
> >>> Greg Brown wrote:
> >>>
> >>>> About four years ago I started down the path to gain my amateur radio
> >>>> license but had to abandon the quest after my work travel schedule
> >>>> interfered too much with classes.  Now I'd like to finish that
> >>>> process and
> >>>> obtain my license.  I haven't found any classes available during my
> >>>> brief
> >>>> search.  For all the hammers out there what are my best options?
> >>>> Do you
> >>>> have any links you could provide?
> >>>>
> >>>> Thanks!
> >>>>
> >>>> Greg
> >>>>
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