W2GSB
www.gsbarc.org
Alt. Site:
www.qsl.net/gsbarc

Great South Bay 
Amateur Radio Club
P.O. Box 1356, West Babylon, NY 11704 

"....serving the Community through Public Service."

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All classes are FREE - Here's your invitation to a high-tech hobby that's got something fun for everyone. Amateur Radio operators are people from all walks of life--no matter what age, gender or physical ability. And, getting started in Amateur Radio has never been easier! You can usually find a ham radio class in your area sponsored by friendly volunteers who will help you learn the ropes.

All classes are given at Babylon Town Hall in the Emergency Operations Center, (ARES/RACES Room), which is located in the basement.  Babylon Town Hall is located at 200 E. Sunrise Hwy., N. Lindenhurst NY..  Access is gained via the door at the bottom of the stairs at the rear of Town Hall and by ringing the top buzzer.

If you would like more information, or want to take a class for any class of license, contact our education coordinator, via email Walter Wenzel, KA2RGI  or call 631-957-0218

Information is also available during the GSBARC WEEKLY NETS on the W2GSB repeater, 146.685 MHz -600,  (110.9) PL required. You may also write to:

GSBARC, P.O. Box 1356, West Babylon, NY 11704
or via email: info@gsbarc.org

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Technician Theory Classes 
September 16, 2008 at 7:30 PM.

The license for beginners is the Technician Class license, which no longer requires a Morse Code examination, and gives you all ham radio privileges above 30 Megahertz (MHz). These privileges include the very popular 2-meter band. Many Technician licensees enjoy using small 2-meter hand-held radios to stay in touch with other hams in their area. Technicians may operate FM voice, digital packet (computers), television, single-sideband voice and several other interesting modes. They can even make international radio contacts via satellites, using relatively simple equipment. To earn a Technician Class License, you'll need to pass the Technician written exam. These are multiple-choice tests, written with beginners in mind. You'll study topics such as radio operating practices, FCC rules and basic electrical theory.

For the Technician class you will need the following:

The ARRL Ham Radio License Manual. First edition, third printing © 2006-2007, published by The American Radio Relay League, Inc. (ISBN: 0-87259-963-9) #9639 -- $24.95

Publications are available from Walter, KA2RGI ka2rgi@arrl.net or from,
the ARRL, 225 Main St., Newington,  CT 06111. 
http://www.arrl.org/catalog/  or Order Toll-Free 1-888-277-5289

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General Theory Classes 
 January 13, 2009 at 7:30 PM.

The General Class is a giant step up in operating privileges. The high-power HF privileges granted to General licensees allow for cross-country and worldwide communication. Some people prefer to earn the General Class license as their first ticket, so they may operate on HF right away.

Technicians may upgrade to General Class by passing a 5 WPM Morse code test and a 35-question multiple-choice examination. The written exam covers intermediate regulations, operating practices, and electronics theory, with a focus on HF applications.

In addition to the Technician privileges, General Class operators are authorized to operate on any frequency in the 160, 30, 17, 12, and 10 meter bands. They may also use significant segments of the 80, 40, 20, and 15 meter bands.

All students must have the new "ARRL General Class License Manual 5th edition © 2004,  available from the ARRL, 225 Main St., Newington,  CT 06111.  Orders will also be taken the first night of classes.

For the General class you will need the following:

The ARRL General Class License Manual. Sixth edition, second printing © 2007, published by The American Radio Relay League, Inc. (ISBN: 0-87259-996-5) #9965 -- $24.95
 
Publications are available from Walter, KA2RGI ka2rgi@arrl.net or from,
the ARRL, 225 Main St., Newington,  CT 06111. 
http://www.arrl.org/catalog/  or Order Toll-Free 1-888-277-5289

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Extra Theory Classes 
April 7, 2009 at 7:30 PM.

The HF bands can be awfully crowded, particularly at the top of the solar cycle. Once one earns HF privileges, one may quickly yearn for more room. The Extra Class license is the answer.

General licensees upgrade to Extra Class by passing a 50-question multiple-choice examination. No further Morse code test is required. In addition to some of the more obscure regulations, the test covers specialized operating practices, advanced electronics theory, and radio equipment design. Frankly, the test is very difficult, but others have passed it, and you can too.

Extra Class licensees are authorized to operate on all frequencies allocated to the Amateur Service.

For the Extra class you will need the following:

The ARRL Extra Class License Manual. Ninth edition © 2008, published by The American Radio Relay League, Inc. (ISBN: 0-87259-135-2) #1352 -- $24.95

Publications are available from Walter, KA2RGI ka2rgi@arrl.net or from,
the ARRL, 225 Main St., Newington,  CT 06111. 
http://www.arrl.org/catalog/  or Order Toll-Free 1-888-277-5289

This page was last Updated on 11/12/2007

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