[SJRA-Members] Free Amateur Radio Classes. Various Subjects

[Dennis Dura]

>From the Baltimore Amateur Radio Club


These are Free weekly 3-hour Zoom sessions providing info on a wide range
of Amateur Radio operating activities that will start on Thursday, March
30, and run through June 15 at 6:30 PM Eastern time. Each session is
independent, so you can attend all or just selected sessions. Previous
attendees are welcome.

Every subject is taught by a ham who is a well-known subject matter expert.

*A detailed syllabus will be published before classes begin*. Attend them
all, or any that you like. You must register for the classes. To receive
registration information, e-mail Rol Anders, K3RA, at
roland.anders at comcast.net.

*Subjects will include*:

   - All About Operating -- A General Introduction
   - Amateur Radio Organizations — Local to International
   - Ham Radio Awards
   - DXing-History and Tips from the Experts by the editor of QST's "How's
   DX" column
   - QSLing-How to get that needed card for DXCC or WAS
   - VHF/UHF Weak Signal Work and “Roving”
   - Image Operating—Slow Scan and Fast Scan TV
   - Remote Station control over the internet
   - Learning CW in the no-code era
   - Digital Modes—From RTTY to FT8 and beyond
   - Contesting—How to get started, tips for the beginner and intermediate
   contester
   - Logging Software—What’s available, how to use
   - Propagation—A general intro to HF and 6-meter propagation during the 4
   years near solar maximum by one of the authors of the new
   propagation chapter in the 100th edition ARRL Handbook
   - Amateur Satellites—How to get started
   - Portable (backpacking) operation—Tips from an expert
   - Setting Up a Modern (or not so modern) HF Station
   - Lightning Protection and Grounding
   - Traffic Handling
   - Public Service, Emergency Communications

Thanks,
Rol, K3RA