Transcript Ham Radio Tulalip Tribes R.A.C.E.S.

Ham Radio
Tulalip Tribes
R.A.C.E.S./A.R.E.S.
Presented By:
Tina Pacheco KD7UEV
Scott Pacheco N7ZNW
Why are we called Hams?
• Frustrated commercial operators would
refer to the amateur radio interference by
calling them “hams”. Amateurs, possibly
unfamiliar with the real meaning of the
term, picked it up and applied it to
themselves in true “Yankee Doodle” fashion
and wore It with pride.
Do I Have To Learn Morse
Code?
• Not any more. This has started back in 1992
with the introduction of the no-code
technician license.
• In 2007 elimination of code testing for all
licenses.
Who’s the Typical Ham?
• Amateur Radio operators come from all
walks of life – Movie Stars, Missionaries,
Doctors, Politicians, and just plain folks.
• They are Male and Female, all with
different nationalities, beliefs and ages.
• All share a common interest of talking to
one another.
What are some of the ways that
radio hams communicate?
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Use of Phone (voice Mode)
CW
Digital modes: packet, PSK and APRS
Use of Television
How Much Does it Cost?
• The cost of a book
• The time that you will spend on studying the
material
• The Examination fee
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