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TYT MD9600 Dual Band DMR
   

Next Meeting

The Gathering
of the
Ak-Sar-Ben Amateur Radio Club
will be on 
May 10, 2024
at 7:00 pm
At the
American Red Cross

2912 S. 80th Ave 
Please note the Meeting location will change due to work being done at the Red Cross - Stand by for updates

This month's program 
 TBA

   

Featured Shacks

K0CTU SHACK
K0CTU SHACK
   

While Morse code is not required to get your license, it is a popular mode and a lot of fun!

You can learn a bit about the history of Morse Code, the development of the telegraph and its impact on communication. (thanks to Payton Conway for this link to a great site!) 

https://www.emissary.ai/telegraph-morse-code-text/


You can find a lot of study aids online or you can purchase a system.  There are apps aplenty, but there is no one fool proof way to learn "the code"  And you must committ to whatever you choose.

 

https://morsedx.com/

https://skilman.com/

https://www.cq2k.com/index.html

http://www.arrl.org/shop/Your-Introduction-to-Morse-Code-audio-CDs

https://www.w5yi.org/catalog.php?sort=17

https://cwops.org/cw-academy/

http://www.hamwhisperer.com/p/morse-code-course.html

The ARRL maintains an code practice schedule  - it changes occaisionally so we have provided a link below

http://www.arrl.org/code-practice-qst-source

T
hey also offer some code practice files to listen to 

http://www.arrl.org/code-practice-files

While not really a replacement for a class room setting where you can interact directly with instructors and fellow students, an online presenation of the study material are a great way to prepare for attending a class, or filling in some gaps from classes you did attend:

Ham Radio 2.0 has some good videos

New Technician Training Class - Part 1

New Technician Training Class - Part 2

New Technician Training Class - Part 3

 

Online practice tests are a great way to track how well you are doing in your studies.  

One of the best is  Hamexam.org  

Use it to help you know where you need to study more!