How Not to Elmer

Just this past week, I read the following exchange on one of the many ham radio email lists I subscribe to: Greetings Group, I have a rat shack universal DC adapter for my charger. It is rated at 12 volt 500 mA. On the bottom of the [radio brand] charger it specifies 450 mA. My … Read more

Announcing: Amateur Radio Technician Class – April 2 & 9

Ham Radio Two-Day License Class Monument, Colorado Saturday April 2 and Saturday April 9 (8 AM to 5 PM) 2011 Location: Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Station 1 Sponsored by the Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Radio Association The Technician license is your gateway to the world-wide excitement of Amateur Radio … Earn your ham radio Technician class radio … Read more

Another Excellent Tech Class

Today we finished up the second day of our Two Day Technician License Class. This is a formula that we have found be to effective….a bit of a cram to get it done in two days but still able to cover the material. The class was typical of what we have been seeing….about 1/3 are … Read more

2010 Fall TechFest

Here is an excellent opportunity to build your ham radio knowledge and skill. The 285 TechConnect Radio Club (www.na0tc.org ) is once again sponsoring the Fall TechFest (Saturday November 6th). This educational event is aimed at the Tech advancing to General, with a good selection of workshop topics. I often get new Technician licensees (or … Read more

Ham Radio Two-Day License Class – October 16 & 23

Amateur Radio Technician License Class Monument, Colorado Saturday Oct 16 and Saturday Oct 23 (8 AM to 5 PM) Location: Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Station 1 Sponsored by the Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Radio Association The Technician license is your gateway to the world-wide excitement of Amateur Radio … Earn your ham radio Technician class radio privileges … Read more