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===== 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.//

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