[NCARC] NCARC Digest, Vol 112, Issue 4

[Ed Gage]

Can these classes be tailored to cater to a 13-14 year-old who has been
working diligently all summer with her books to try and learn about the
hobby?

--Ed Gage, NØTVQ



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> Date: Mon, 19 Aug 2013 14:13:39 -0600
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> Hello,
>
> This message is being sent to those who have expressed an interest in
> attending amateur radio classes in the northern Colorado area.
>
> My name is Bob Schmid and my ham radio call sign is WA9FBO. I'm the
> current president of the Northern Colorado Amateur Radio Club, the
> organization that will be hosting the classes.
>
> If this topic is not of interest to you, please let me know and I will
> remove your name from the mailing list.
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> If you know others who might be interested in the class, please send me
> their email addresses and I will be happy to add them to the list.
>
> So, with no further ado: Welcome to the hobby!
>
> The goal of these classes is to help you get your amateur radio license,
> or "ticket".
>
> Many people study and take practice exams online to prepare. While
> there's nothing wrong with that, the instructor/classroom method adds
> background material and helps some folks learn better.
>
> In the past, our classes consisted of six or seven weekly two-hour
> evening sessions. This time, we'd like to try something new that has
> worked well for other clubs --and perhaps fits busy schedules better.
>
> So, we'd like to hold a day-long Saturday class in September or October.
> We'll publish the topic schedule so you'll know which subject is being
> taught each hour. You can arrive at the start and spend the day, or pick
> and choose topics of interest. We'll have refreshments throughout the
> day and likely some demonstrations during breaks.
>
> Whether you need help with electronic theory or rules and regulations,
> this day is for you. Our instructors (engineers, professionals, and
> hobbyists with years in amateur radio) will be available all day.
>
> The VE (Volunteer Examiner) team will be available the following
> Saturday to administer tests. You can nail that exam and have your new
> callsign later that week!
>
> We will follow the Technician training with higher classes for those
> wishing to upgrade.
>
> We'd like to hear from you. Let's vote on a date in the
> September-October time frame so arrangements can be made, then proceed
> from there.
>
> 73 (Best regards),
>
> Bob
>
> Bob Schmid, WA9FBO
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> PO Box 1546
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> LaPorte, CO 80535-1546
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> Off. 970-416-6505
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> wa9fbo at gmail.com
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