{{INLINETOC:width18 2-5}} ===== LARC Basic Ham Course 2019 ===== Information on the 2019 Basic Ham License course presented by the London Amateur Radio Club can be found on [[:basic-2019|this page]]. The information on the 2018 course is below, and contains some useful reference information. ===== LARC Basic Ham Course 2018 ===== This page is updated to reflect the latest information on the ham license course - Doug Elliott, LARC Education Coordinator. If you have any questions, please contact me at [[instructor@larc.ca|]] . ===== The Schedule & Downloadable Presentations ===== ^ Date ^ Chapter ^ Topic ^ Location ^ Instructor ^ PowerPoint ^ Handout | |Sep 8| 1 |Introduction and Overview \\ **(Held at Byron fire hall)** |Byron Fire Hall|Doug Elliott|none|none| |Sep 15| 2 |Current, Voltage, Resistance **(All \\ other sessions at Beacock Library)** |Beacock Library -B|Mike Cook|[[http://nerdpit.ca/course-2018/MAC_2018_Post_Handout_2-3.pptx|download]] \\ 12.7 MB|[[http://nerdpit.ca/course-2018/MAC_2018_Post_Handout_2-3.pdf|download]] \\ 1.5 MB| | ::: | 3 |Ohms Law, Power| |Mike Cook|part of the \\ above file|part of the \\ above file| |Sep 22| 4 |Inductors, Capacitance, transformers, \\ reactance, impedance, resonance|Beacock Library -A|Mike Cook|[[http://nerdpit.ca/course-2018/MAC_2018_Post_Handout_4.pptx|download]] \\ 62 MB|[[http://nerdpit.ca/course-2018/MAC_2018_Post_Handout_4.pdf|download]] \\ 1.4 MB| |Sep 29| 5 |Waves, wavelength, frequency \\ and bands|Beacock Library -A|Mike Cook|[[http://nerdpit.ca/course-2018/MAC_2018_Post_Handout_5-6.pptx|download]] \\ 36 MB|[[http://nerdpit.ca/course-2018/MAC_2018_Post_Handout_5-6.pdf|download]] \\ 2.9 MB| | ::: | 6 |Propagation| |Mike Cook|part of the \\ above file|part of the \\ above file| |Oct 6| |No Class - Thanksgiving Weekend|No Class| | | | |Oct 13| 7 |Transmission Lines|Beacock Library -B|Mitch Powell|[[http://nerdpit.ca/course-2018/Lesson-6 Feedlines-2011.ppt|download]] \\ 1.1MB|[[http://nerdpit.ca/course-2018/Lesson-6 Feedlines.ppt.pdf|download]] \\ 1.1 MB| | ::: | 8 |Antennas| |Mitch Powell|[[http://nerdpit.ca/course-2018/Lesson-6 Antenna.ppt|download]] \\ 853KB|[[http://nerdpit.ca/course-2018/Lesson-6 Antenna.ppt.pdf|download]] \\ 500KB| |Oct 20| 9 |active devices, diodes, transistors \\ and tubes|Beacock Library -A|Mark Bramwell|[[http://nerdpit.ca/course-2018/Basic-Ham-Radio-Active-Devices.pptx|download]] \\ 2.6MB|[[http://nerdpit.ca/course-2018/Basic-Ham-Radio-Active-Devices.pdf|download]] \\ 2.1MB| |Oct 27| 10 |Power Supplies|Beacock Library -B|Mark Bramwell|[[http://web1.foxhollow.ca/hamcourse/Basic-Ham-Radio-Power-Supplies.pptx|download]] \\ 1.2MB|[[http://nerdpit.ca/course-2018/Chapter10-PZR-Power-Supplies.pdf|download]] \\ 1.3MB| | ::: | 11 |Establishing and equipping \\ an amateur station| |Doug Elliott|[[http://nerdpit.ca/course-2018/Chapter11.pptx|download]] \\ 1.2MB|[[http://nerdpit.ca/course-2018/Chapter11.pdf|download]] \\ 1.3MB| |Nov 3| 12 |Routine Operation of an \\ amateur station|Beacock Library -B|Jim \\ . Spicer \\ Dave \\ . Lambert \\ Tom \\ . Pillon|[[http://nerdpit.ca/course-2018/Chapter12-CTS-VHFUHF.pptx|download]] \\ 6.5MB \\ [[http://nerdpit.ca/course-2018/Chapter12-KGK-HF.pptx|download]] \\ 2.1MB \\ [[http://nerdpit.ca/course-2018/Amateur%20Radio%20Digital%20Modes.pptx|download]] \\ 1.1 MB|not yet \\ . available \\ not yet \\ . available \\ not yet \\ . available| |Nov 10| 13 |Modulation and Transmitters|Beacock Library -B|Dave McCarter|[[http://nerdpit.ca/course-2018/09-Transmitter.odp|download ODP 30MB]]|[[http://nerdpit.ca/course-2018/09-Transmitter-6C.pdf|download]] \\ 10MB| |Nov 17| 14 |Receivers|Beacock Library -A|Dave McCarter|[[http://nerdpit.ca/course-2018/10-Receivers.odp|download ODP 20MB]]|[[http://nerdpit.ca/course-2018/10-Receivers-6C.pdf|download]] \\ 17MB| |Nov 24| __**16** __ |Safety|Beacock Library -A|Mike Watts|[[http://nerdpit.ca/course-2018/ACW-safety-and-regs-v2.ppt|download ODB 575KB]]|[[http://nerdpit.ca/course-2018/ACW-safety-and-regs-v2-6pp-col.pdf|download]] \\ 448KB| | ::: | __**17** __ |Regulations| |Mike Watts|part of the \\ above file|part of the \\ above file| |Dec 1| __**15** __ |Radio Frequency Interference|Beacock Library -B|Mike Watts|[[http://nerdpit.ca/course-2018/ACW-interference.ppt|download]]|[[http://nerdpit.ca/course-2018/ACW-interference.pdf|download]]| |Dec 8| Exam |100 Multiple Choice Questions|Beacock Library -A|Mike Watts| | | ===== The Exam Question Bank With Answers ===== You can download the question bank, with the correct answers indicated, from [[http://nerdpit.ca/course-2018/amateur-basic_questions-July2018.PDF|this web page]] ===== Information about the exam ===== -it's on Saturday Dec 8, starting at 9:00 in the large room at the Beacock Library\\ -it's a 100 question, multiple choice test, with 4 choices for each question\\ -It's a closed book exam, and you can NOT bring your study guide, or any notes, or any formula sheets\\ -you can, and should, bring: -2 sharp pencils and an eraser\\ -some blank paper for calculations, and to write formulas on\\ -a simple calculator that has square root, but not one that can store formulas\\ -your choice of Ham call signs, for your license application. Check availability [[https://apc-cap.ic.gc.ca/pls/apc_anon/query_avail_cs$.startup|here]]: -suggest you write down formulas on your blank paper as soon as you start the exam\\ -there's no time limit, so take your time and relax\\ -don't spend a lot of time on any one question - go on to the other questions and come back to the dificult ones Stay tuned for more details, and feel free to contact the Education Coordinator with any questions not answered below: Doug Elliott VA3DAE\\ email: canoe.eh@gmail.com\\ cell: (519) 630-8925 ===== Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) ===== __What if I have to miss a session?__// Most students miss one or two sessions for various reasons. This isn't usually a problem, as long as you:// * read the assigned chapters in the study guide carfefully * review the PowerPoint presentation, and any handouts that are provided * do the online review tests on the chapter(s) you missed * bring up any problem areas with the instructors, who are glad to help. __Will the fee still be $100, same as last year?__// Yes it will. LARC will absorb the additional costs associated with adding 2 more sessions to the course.// __Will the same Study Guide be used?__// Yes, we will still be using the 9th edition of the study guide, which looks like this:// \\ {{:studyguide.jpg?direct&200|studyguide.jpg}} __What if I already have the Study Guide?__ //The course fee includes $50 for the Study guide we provide, which is essentially our cost. If you already have the Study Guide, we will reduce the fee by $50. // __Is there a yearly renewal fee once I get my ham license?__// No, your license is yours for life, with no additional fees. However, we'd love to have you join the London Amateur Radio Club, which does have a low yearly membership fee. The first year is free as part of the course.// \\