[Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] Alexandria Radio Club Tech Talk #1 - Repeaters; June 2, 7:00 p.m. via Zoom

[Don (KI4D)]

This is an invitation to the first Alexandria Radio Club Tech Talk, the
beginning of a series of talks via Zoom on ham radio topics of most interest
to club members.  These topics are based on a club survey conducted this
past spring.  However, all sessions are open to all hams.  These talks will
be conducted monthly during the coming months. The purpose of these sessions
is to provide an opportunity for in-depth conversations, including Q&A, on a
variety of ham radio topics.  This  follows up on ideas from club members
desiring to build on their knowledge of ham radio.  It is also hoped that
these sessions will build on club mentoring efforts for our newest hams and
will serve to promote their continuing interest in club activities.
Finally, it is hoped that these sessions will lead to more interest in
operator license upgrades enabled by increased knowledge of ham radio.  A
list of coming Tech Talk topics is enclosed at the end of this email. 

 

This Tech Talk is scheduled as follows:

 

Time: Jun 2, 2021 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Topic: Repeaters, how they work and much more by Tim,  KT4MV

 

Tim has been a ham since 1981 and has developed an extensive background in
building and maintaining many repeaters in the local area.  He has the honor
of being selected as a Life Time Member of the Alexandria Radio Club for his
many contributions to the club.  Tim's presentation on amateur radio
repeaters will include: Basic concepts, Locations, Equipment, Repeater
controllers, Duplexers, PL tones, Voting systems and remote receivers,
Remote links, Antennas and lightning protection, and Coordination.  

 

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73

Don, KI4D

 

Proposed Tech Talk Topics for 2021
(Experienced club members and others discussing their experiences with Q&A.)

 

1.	Ham Activities for New Technician Class Hams 
2.	Handy talkies (HT) options, what kind, how much?  Pros and Cons   
3.	Building a Go-kit for ARES  
4.	QRP (Reduced transmit power out)   
5.	Portable ops (rigs, batteries, antennas, etc.)  
6.	Mobile installations
7.	Starter Base Station Options 
8.	Stealthy Antennas for city dwellers 
9.	QSL Cards 
10.	Getting Started with ECHOLINK
11.	Getting Started with Amateur Radio Satellite Communications
12.	Parks on the Air for Beginners  
13.	Using NVIS 
14.	Working with Digital modes 
15.	Radio Scanners for Beginners  
16.	Packet Radio
17.	Raspberry Pi Applications   
18.	Virtual Ham Shack Tour 
19.	Ham Shack Hotline
20.	Installation and Logging with N3FJP
21.	Matching Antennas to Feedlines
22.	Propagation and Sunspot Cycle 25
23.	"Time" for new amateur radio operators