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Welcome to Amateur RadioARRL SlidesARRL Videos by Dave Kasler KE0OGWestchester Emergency Comm Assoc
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Introductions to Course and ExpectationsAdobe_PDF
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What is Amateur Radio?T01 How to Get Your Ham Radio License 9:35Chapter 1&2 - Welcome and Radio Signal Fundamentals 1:54:47
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1.1Amateur Radio ActivitiesT02 Chapter 1 9:27
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1.3The FCC and Licensing
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1.2Getting Your Ham Radio License
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Radio Signals and FundamentalsARRL Slides
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Metric Prefix DefinitionsAdobe_PDFT03 Radio Signals and Waves 14:49
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Pre 2.1Radio Signals and WavesT04 Radio Equipment Basics 6:49
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2.1Radio Equipment Basics
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Feb 8
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Electricity, Components and CircuitsARRL Slides
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3.1ElectricityAdobe_PDFT05 Electricity, Ohm's Law Explained 8:20Chapter 3 - Electricity, Components and Circuits 2:14:08
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3.2Components and UnitsT06 Components and Units 17:11
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3.3Radio CircuitsT07 Radio Circuits 2:46
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Propagation, Antennas and Feed linesARRL Slides
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4.1PropagationAdobe_PDFT08 Propagation 6:574.1 Propagation 57:23
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4.2Antenna and Radio Wave BasicsT09 Antenna and Radio Wave Basics 6:36Chapter 4.2 - Antennas and Feed Lines 1:55:19
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4.3Feed Lines and SWRT10 Feed Lines and SWR 7:01
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4.4Practical Antenna SystemsT11 4.4 Practical Antenna Systems 3:09
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Feb 15
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Amateur Radio EquipmentARRL Slides
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5.1ModulationAdobe_PDFT12 Modulation 10:31Chapter 5 - Amateur Radio Equipment 2:19:15
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5.2Transmitters and ReceiversT13 Transmitters and Receivers 11:15
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5.3Digital CommunicationsT14 Digital Communications 16:40
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5.4Power Supplies and BatteriesT15 Power Supplies and Batteries 7:09
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Feb 22
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Communicating with Other HamsARRL Slides
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6.1Band PlansAdobe_PDFT16 Band Plans 4:49Chapter 6​ - Communicating with Other Hams 2:17:42
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6.2Making ContactsT17 Making Contacts 7:17
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6.3Using RepeatersT18 Using Repeaters 8:20
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6.4NetsT19 Nets 8:36
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6.5Communicating for Public ServiceT20 Communications for Public Service 17:23
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6.6Satellite OperatingT21 Satellite Operating 14:51
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Mar 1
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Licensing RegulationsARRL Slides
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7.1Licensing TermsAdobe_PDFT22 Licensing Terms 14:09Chapter 7 - Licensing Regulations 1:31:55
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7.2Bands and PrivilegesT23 Bands and Privileges 12:26
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7.3International RulesT24 International Rules 5:39
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7.4Call SignsT25 Call Signs 8:48
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Operating RegulationsARRL Slides
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8.1Control OperatorsAdobe_PDFT26 Control Operators 4:45Chapter 8 - Operating Regulations 1:57:56
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8.2IdentificationT27 Identification 7:59
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8.3InterferenceT28 Interference 7:41
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8.4Third Party CommunicationsT29 Third-Party Communications 4:24
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8.5Remote and Automatic OperationT30 Remote and Automatic Operation 4:55
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8.6Prohibited TransmissionsT31 Prohibited Transmissions 6:33
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Mar 8
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SafetyARRL Slides
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9.1Electrical SafetyAdobe_PDFT32 Electrical Safety 9:16Chapter 9 - Safety 2:29:07
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9.2Managing RF in Your StationT33 Managing RF in Your Station 4:31
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9.3RF Interference (RFI)T34 RF Interference 6:32
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9.4RF ExposureT35 RF Exposure 19:48
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9.5Mechanical SafetyT36 Mechanical Safety 3:47
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Mar 15
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Final ReviewT37 Exam Review 7:20
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Volunteer Exam - Pre-register, Get FRN
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Note: The Laurel VEC is FREE and does not charge the $15 fee
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The FCC will contact you via email; to send them a payment of $35 before
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you receive your Callsign so please ensure you have a valid email address.
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How to obtain your FCC User Profile and FRN Registration for New Radio Operators
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7a4doKEPN5M&t=30s
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Ham Radio Technician License Prep
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Ham Radio Crash Course
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by Josh Nass KI6NAZ
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12 Episodes with 10 Sub-Elements
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Note: There are organized differently than the above
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https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1KAjn5rGhixvvb_jMZFWmbP97-t9Kyxk
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A breakdown of the process and fees for taking a volunteer exam to obtain an amateur radio license:
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Volunteer Exam Coordinator (VEC) Fee: If you're taking your exam through the Laurel VEC at the Vestal Fire Station or the Kopernik Observatory, there is no fee for the exam session. Other VECs may charge a fee. For example, the ARRL VEC (one of the largest coordinators) charges $15 per exam session.
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Before the Exam:
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You'll need to register for an FCC Registration Number (FRN) through the FCC's CORES system. This number is required for all license applications.
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At the Exam:
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Bring a valid photo ID and your FRN. Since there's no session fee with the Laurel VEC, there's no need to bring payment for the exam.
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Please include a valid email address with your application so the FCC can notify you (see below)
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After the Exam:
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Once you pass your exam, the Laurel VEC will submit your application to the FCC.
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The FCC will email you instructions to pay the $35 application fee before they will issue your license. You'll need to complete this step within 10 calendar days.
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How to Pay
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FCC Fee: This can be paid online through the FCC's CORES system. The email from the FCC will provide a direct link and detailed instructions.
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When You'll Find Out
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After passing the exam and paying the FCC fee, your new license is typically issued within a few business days. You can check the FCC's Universal Licensing System (ULS) to confirm when your license is active.
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