Free Zoom On-line Amateur Radio Operating Classes Start April 2.

[Chris Blake, NX4N]

Hi TARC Friends,

I heard about this class from a local friend and thought I'd pass it along to those of you who are interested; it sounds terrific and very practical.

Enjoy!

73,

Chris, NX4N

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[PVRC] Free Zoom On-line Amateur Radio Operating Classes Start      April 2. Please pass the word. Please pass this info along to anyone you think would be interested:   FREE ON-LINE AMATEUR RADIO OPERATING CLASS 

A free, weekly, 3-hour Amateur Radio Operating Class on Zoom will begin on Thursday April 2 and run through June 18.  Sessions will be 2 to 3 hours long beginning at 6:30 PM.  EASTERN time.  Typically, two topics are covered per evening.  The presenters will be folks very experienced in the various subjects. A detailed syllabus will be published before the classes begin.  Attend them all, or any that you like, but you must register for the classes.  To receive registration information, contact Rol Anders, K3RA, at roland...@comcast.net.  Subjects will include: All About Operating--A general IntroductionAmateur Radio Organizations—Local to InternationalHam Radio Operating Awards DXing-History and Tips from the ExpertsQSLing-How to get that needed confirmation for DXCC or WASVHF/UHF Weak Signal Work and “Roving”Image Operating—Slow Scan and Fast Scan TVRemote Station control over internetLearning CW in the no-code eraDigital Modes—From RTTY to FT8 and beyondContesting—How to get started, tips for the beginner and intermediated contester Logging Software—What’s available, how to usePropagation—A general intro to HF Propagation with emphasis on the declining phase of the current solar cycle Amateur Satellites—How to get started Portable (backpacking) operation and POTA—Tips from an expertSetting Up a Modern (or not so modern) HF StationLightning Protection and GroundingTraffic HandlingPublic Service, Emergency Communications