Educational Presentations: Difference between revisions

From Bryan ARC WIKI
Jump to navigation Jump to search
(Add confirmed W5CYN VarAC presentation)
Line 38: Line 38:
** TNC
** TNC
** "Blinkenlights" (something cheap and simple, just for people to join in)
** "Blinkenlights" (something cheap and simple, just for people to join in)
* '''Basic Workbench Skills''' (stations)
* '''Basic Workbench Skills''' (stations; maybe associate with [[Door prizes]])
** Soldering
** Soldering
** PowerPole connectors
** PowerPole connectors
Line 46: Line 46:
** Joint topic: '''ARES Taskbook'''
** Joint topic: '''ARES Taskbook'''
** Using a multimeter
** Using a multimeter
** Tuning an antenna (how to use an antenna analyzer)
** Interpreting solar weather
**
* HF Contesting
* HF Contesting
** John Walpole (K5ZY) might have contacts
** John Walpole (K5ZY) might have contacts
* Logging software
* Logging software


== Scheduling Notes ==
== Scheduling Notes ==

Revision as of 19:16, 17 May 2023

Recruit Presenters

Name & Callsign Topic Confirmed?
Kevin Walton (K5BTX) The Amateur Extra License Class Exam (or other classes? right before VE session?) No
Dick Zimmer (W5DZ) Coax Connector No
David Wisby Build Session: Antenna No
Phil Gates (N5ZKF) Radiograms and Traffic Nets Yes (tentatively)
Matthew Barry (KG5LYE) Morse Code Yes (which?)
Antenna Analysis
Jim Hanks (W5CYN) VarAC Yes

Other Presentation Ideas

  • BSA Radio Merit Badge
  • Other Build Session(s)
    • TNC
    • "Blinkenlights" (something cheap and simple, just for people to join in)
  • Basic Workbench Skills (stations; maybe associate with Door prizes)
    • Soldering
    • PowerPole connectors
    • Crimping spade/ring connectors
    • Wire extensions
    • RJ45 Ethernet (advanced?)
    • Joint topic: ARES Taskbook
    • Using a multimeter
    • Tuning an antenna (how to use an antenna analyzer)
    • Interpreting solar weather
  • HF Contesting
    • John Walpole (K5ZY) might have contacts
  • Logging software

Scheduling Notes

  • 1 hr for each session
  • 30+ min break between each session
  • not during VE session