n5xu - ut amateur radio club - september meeting
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Material for September of the University of Texas Amateur Radio Club (N5XU)TRANSCRIPT
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Room ReservationRoom(s) reserved for this request: ETC
2.132 on 9/24 and 11/12 ETC 2.102 on 10/8
CONFIRMATION: Bring this e-mail confirmation with you to your activity. A registered student organization with an e-mail confirmation will have priority if a conflict with activities occurs.
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Monthly MeetingSeptember 24, 20147:00 pm, ETC 2.132
N5XUUT Amateur Radio Club
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AgendaMove StatusBasics
2014 Theme and MembershipAmateur Radio BasicsPicture tour – Old StationOfficersClass/Certification
Review of New StationProjects (?)
Install stationWeb Site
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Areas of Impact - MOVEENS RoofENS Cable racewaysENS ShackWRW (Old Shack)ETC New ShackWebsite
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ChallengesTimingInterface to Contractors/ENS/ETC mgrs.Man/Woman Power for moveStorageETC Access
JunkENS>ETC = No path
Moving Equipment
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ENS ROOFTower Antennas + Rotor
Cut cables (remove PL259’s)Remove/move switchboxes
Wire Antennas – interim?CablesJunk
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ENS RacewaysYank down from 4th floorRoll up on spoolsStore?Ladder?Note:
3 RG2532 CAT 51 8 conductor rotor
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ENS ShackRadios (HF/VHF/PS/Gadgets)ComputersRackOperating Desk(s) + WorkbenchExtra Desk(s)Files + DocumentsRefridgeratorJunk
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WRW ShackOld Station EquipmentStuffJunk
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ETC New ShackAccessHVACElectric, Phone, EthernetCablingLayoutJunk
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WebsiteGotta deal with anywayHow about just point
http://n5xu.ece.utexas.edu > hornslink siteScavenge old site from computerUpdate hornslink siteMonitor [email protected], Twitter ?
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UTARC 2014 Theme/Focus
ParticipationIncrease the club membership Get members to participate in the operation
of the club stationOffer Opportunities for
Learning about Amateur RadioTraining for License examsTraining for operating the N5XU stationOperating N5XU station
Do an amateur radio projectFOCUS on digital modes on HF
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How to become a member?Complete the form (Legibly!)
NameEmail addressLicense statusInterests
Have FCC license – or become licensedGet Certified on the equipmentBecome involved
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Why become a member? If not licensed
Possible…..????? , 7 pm ENS116IF INTEREST !!
License exams offered in Austin twice monthly
If licensedChance to operate a station at UTA good station at UT - when it is set up!!!Chance to meet/work with fellow HamsChance to use shack for studyChance to participate in club projectsChance to volunteer
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OFFICERS - From the Dean of Students WebsiteRepresentatives: (Name, Title)
Bob Ascott, PresidentAndre Loghin, OfficerWalt Fair, Officer
(note: Walt and Bob are planning graduation THIS semester – opening lots of opportunities)
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Officers & WebsiteMeeting times ???? (let me know)Faculty Advisor – Prof Michael Becker, KW5FClub Trustee – Prof. Derek Wills, AA5BTWebsite: http://n5xu.ece.uetxas.edu
(oops!)List Serve [email protected] Website: http://groupspaces.com/n5xuHornslink:
https://utexas.collegiatelink.net/organization/ universityoftexasamateurradioclub
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What is Amateur Radio?Amateur radio (also called ham radio)
Is the use of designated Radio Frequency Spectrumfor purposes of:
private recreation, non-commercial exchange of
messages, self training, and emergency communications.
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What do Hams DO?Talk long distanceChase countriesContestsLocal ‘rag chew’ExperimentBuild stuffEmergency workDigital modesTelevision
EMEMeteor bouncePublic serviceVHF, UHF,
MicrowaveLearn technologiesPropagation studyClub activitiesTransmitter hunts
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Remote Base StationDid you know your station can be controlled over the internet? Learn MoreMessage ForwardingMessage forwarding to other BBSs transfers mail automatically and according to a predetermined list.Mobile/PortableWhy transmit from a fixed location? Why not take it on the road! Learn MoreSpread SpectrumCheck out what the ARRL has on Spread Spectrum Learn MoreDigital ModesThere are multiple digital modes that can be used to communicate. Learn MoreARDFHow about getting involved in a fox hunt? Can you find that lower power transmitter?Learn MoreRadio ControlHave a device you need to control from a ways off? Why not use your Radio to do it. Learn MoreVOIPCombining amateur radio and cyberspace, new global gateways have been created. Learn More
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APRSAdd your location to packet radio.Learn MorePSK-31The popular new digital mode that works when conditions are tough! Learn MoreJT65 on HFJT65 is an excellent digital mode for use on HF with very low power. Download and view this PowerPoint presentation by WB8IMY. Learn MoreRTTYLet AA5AU show you how to get started with one of the most popular digital modes for contesting and DXing.Learn More
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What is this ‘License’ stuff?Transmitting on the ‘designated spectrum’
and with ‘reasonable’ power requires a License.
FCC (Federal Communications Commission)3 Levels of License (complexity=privilege)
TechnicianGeneralExtra
Tests administered 2x monthly in AustinNo Morse code requirementClasses here?
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Amateur Radio Frequencies
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The Doorto the Shack-- ENS 420
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Derek at the HF station
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The patch panelconnecting the rigs to the antennas
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N5XU Antennas from the ENS roof
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Antenna Patch Panel
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HF side of the station
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HF External Antenna Tuner
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Morse Code Key + Keyer
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Antenna Rotor + Switch
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VHF side of the station
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VHF Antenna switch
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Work/study area
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Awards from past years
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Plans for License/CertificationAny interest in a licensing class????? License study –(Bob Ascott)
Technician Question poolGeneral Question pool
Certification – ENS420/Shack (Derek Wills)Please let us know if you are planning to
attend and your preferencesOn the sign up sheetEmail Bob_Ascott ([email protected])
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More ResourcesARRL (National Organization)
www.ARRL.orgLocal Austin Amateur Radio Club (ARC)
www.AustinHams.orgTests
www.QRZ.comInstructor material
www.hamradioinstructor.com/powerpoint.html
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Monthly MeetingsSeptember 24, 2014October 8, 2014November 12, 2014December (?)
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EchoLink – Did anyone try it?
Combination of Internet and Amateur RadioAvailable to LICENSED amateur radio
operators (Validation required)Technician licenses are all that is requiredWindows softwareSingle software installation – Two modes
OperatorSysOp
Note this is NOT a “digital mode”
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Example
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How does it work?Repeaters or ‘SysOps’ with a VHF radio use
the ‘SysOp version’ of EchoLink software to create nodes.
Operators useRadioInternetCell phone w/ Data
To connect to nodes and talk with other hams.
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ScreenShot
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Logins
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HSMM-MESHHigh speed, self discovering, self
configuring, fault tolerant, wireless computer network
Built using the Linksys WRT54GL wireless router
Channels 1-6 of the 2.4GHz ISM band, which overlaps with the upper portion of the 13cm amateur radio band.
HSMM-MESH™ is currently being designed, developed and deployed as an amateur radio broadband communications system and being used in and around Austin, Tx
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HSMM-Mesh map - Austin
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Station Tour?