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Education and Training information is for folks looking for help to earn or upgrade their license, learn about Amateur Radio, and get help with Ham Radio questions.

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Ham Bootcamp Session 1 Recap

We held our first session of Fall 2019 Ham Bootcamp on Saturday October 26th.  Ham Bootcamp is a series of programs to help new or inactive Hams to gain the skills to get on the air.  This session was held at Fred, AB1OC’s and Anita, AB1QB’s QTH.  We  focused on activities for amateurs with Technician Licenses.

Our first activity was HT Programming.  A few attendees brought their HTs and Fred, AB1OC programmed them with local repeaters.

We did a practice repeater net, similar to the Nashua Area Radio Society weekly repeater net that we hold on Sunday evenings.

Bootcampers on Antenna Farm Tour
Bootcampers on Antenna Farm

 

Next, Fred, AB1OC gave the Boot-campers a tour of his Antenna farm . Fred spoke about  the design of his antenna farm including HF, VHF and Satellite antennas, grounding and shack entries.

Bootcamp Operating Satellite
Bootcamp Operating Satellites

After the antenna tour, we went inside and toured Fred and Anita’s shack.  We had  a pizza lunch followed by operating satellites.

Our next ham bootcamp session will be held on Saturday November 9th, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.

We will focus on General class activities;

    • How to set up your 1st HF station
    • HF Operating
    • Digital Operating
    • Ground Plane Antenna Kit

See the club calendar for more details.  Please RSVP to Anita, AB1QB at [email protected] if you would like to attend.

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Ham Radio Bootcamp – Sign up for Fall Session

The Nashua Area Radio Society will be holding a Ham Radio Bootcamp this Fall.  This is a program to help new or inactive hams to gain the skills they need to get on the air.   You are invited to join us for the first session, which will be held on Saturday, October 26th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.  A light lunch will be provided.

Ham Radio Bootcamp First HF Contact
First HF Contact at Bootcamp

Here is the planned schedule for the Fall Ham Radio Bootcamp.  Mark these dates on your calendar!

  • Session 1: October 26th
  • Session 2: November 9th
      • How to set up your 1st HF station
      • HF Operating
      • Digital Operating
      • Ground Plane Antenna Kit
  • Session 3: November 16th
      • Building and tuning up HF Wire Antennas

We will also be scheduling a 4th Ham Radio Bootcamp session, which will be a trip to Ham Radio Outlet in Salem.  Stay tuned to the forums for details.

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Dan and Kenzie Satellite Intro at Bootcamp

 

For more information on Ham Radio Bootcamp, see the articles from previous sessions held locally and at Boxboro.

If you are interested in attending, RSVP to Anita, AB1QB at [email protected].  If you would like to participate in the HT programming session, please send your HT make and model.

Hope to see you on October 26th!

Education and Training, Featured, General, Newsletter

Time to Sign Up for our Fall License Classes!

Our first license class of the season is only 2.5 weeks away!  If you are interested in getting your Technician License or know someone who is, now is the time to sign up.

Do you know someone who is interested in getting a Ham Radio license?  Are you thinking of getting an upgrade?   Here is the Fall License Class schedule:

  • Technician  Class – Saturday, October 5th and Sunday, October 6th
  • General  Class – Saturday, November 2nd and Sunday, November 3rd
  • Extra  Class – Friday, December 6th, Saturday, December 7th, and Sunday, December 8th

We hold our classes at Dartmouth Hitchcock in Nashua, NH

Explaining Satellite System to License Class
Explaining Satellite System to License Class

During our class, we go over every question in the pool two times. We provide many hands-on demonstrations during the class.  You will have the opportunity to observe and make contacts using a working radio station. These and many other demos will help you remember the information and give you some knowledge to get started once you have your license.  Our instructors are passionate about Amateur Radio and will pass their enthusiasm on to you.  We have a success rate of over 90%.

Gordon West Extra Class Book
Gordon West Extra Class Book

In order to maximize your ability to pass the exam that is held at the end of the class, you will need to complete pre-work.  You will need to read the Gordon West License Class book for the level and complete an open book “fill in the blanks” assignment that you will receive when you register.

Visit our online registration form to register for a class.  For more information, see https://www.n1fd.org/amateur-radio-license-class/ or contact Anita, AB1QB at [email protected].

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