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Technician License Class Gordon West Technician Class Manual Pages 88-99

Technician License Class Gordon West Technician Class Manual Pages 88-99. Presented by Heart Of Texas Amateur Radio Club (HOTARC). Using Repeaters. Basic Voice (Phone) Guidelines. Be polite. Do not interrupt other operators. Do not hog the frequency. Listen before you talk.

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Technician License Class Gordon West Technician Class Manual Pages 88-99

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  1. Technician License ClassGordon West Technician Class ManualPages 88-99 Presented by Heart Of Texas Amateur Radio Club (HOTARC) Fun on Repeaters

  2. Using Repeaters Fun on Repeaters

  3. Basic Voice (Phone) Guidelines • Be polite. • Do not interrupt other operators. • Do not hog the frequency. • Listen before you talk. • If someone else is using the frequency, let them have it. Move to another frequency. • Keep it simple. • Speak clearly and slowly. • Use terms people understand. Avoid colloquialisms. • Use the ITU phonetic alphabet to spell when needed. • Use common abbreviations and acronyms. • Use the Correct Sideband. • >14MHz - Use Upper Side Band • Always identify yourself. Fun on Repeaters

  4. ITU Phonetic Alphabet • Internationally accepted words to represent the letters of the “roman alphabet.” A Alfa AL FAH N November NO VEM BER B Bravo BRAH VOH O Oscar OSS CAH C Charlie CHAR LEE P Papa PAH PAH D Delta DELL TAH Q Quebec KEH BECK E Echo ECK OH R Romeo ROW ME OH F Foxtrot FOKS TROT S Sierra SEE AIR RAH G Golf GOLF T Tango TANG GO H Hotel HOH TELL U Uniform YOU NEE FORM I India IN DEE AH V Victor VIK TAH J Juliet JEW LEE ETT W Whiskey WISS KEY K Kilo KEY LOH X X-Ray ECKS RAY L Lima LEE MAH Y Yankee YANG KEY M Mike MIKE Z Zulu ZOO LOO Fun on Repeaters

  5. Repeater Operation Output Freq 145.15 MHz Input Freq 144.55 MHz Offset - 600 kHz 60+ miles Fun on Repeaters

  6. T5C01 (pg 88) • What is one purpose of a repeater? • To cut your power bill by using someone else's higher power system • To extend the usable range of mobile and low-power stations • To transmit signals for observing propagation and reception • To communicate with stations in services other than amateur Fun on Repeaters

  7. T3C02 (pg 88) • What is considered to be proper repeater operating practice? • Monitor before transmitting and keep transmissions short • Identify legally • Use the minimum amount of transmitter power necessary • All of these answers are correct Fun on Repeaters

  8. T5C04 (pg 89) • Why should you pause briefly between transmissions when using a repeater? • To let your radio cool off • To reach for pencil and paper so you can take notes • To listen for anyone wanting to break in • To dial up the repeater's autopatch Fun on Repeaters

  9. T5C02 (pg 89) • What is a courtesy tone? • A tone used to identify the repeater • A tone used to indicate when a transmission is complete • A tone used to indicate that a message is waiting for someone • A tone used to activate a receiver in case of severe weather Fun on Repeaters

  10. T5C03 (pg 89) • Which of the following is the most important information to know before using a repeater? • The repeater input and output frequencies • The repeater call sign • The repeater power level • Whether or not the repeater has an autopatch Fun on Repeaters

  11. T5C07 (pg 90) • What is meant by the terms input and output frequency when referring to repeater operations? • The repeater receives on one frequency and transmits on another • The repeater offers a choice of operating frequencies • One frequency is used to control the repeater and another is used to retransmit received signals • The repeater must receive an access code on one frequency before it will begin transmitting Fun on Repeaters

  12. T5C05 (pg 90) • What is the most common input/output frequency offset for repeaters in the 2-meter band? • 0.6 MHz • 1.0 MHz • 1.6 MHz • 5.0 MHz Fun on Repeaters

  13. T5C06 (pg 90) • What is the most common input/output frequency offset for repeaters in the 70-centimeter band? • 600 kHz • 1.0 MHz • 1.6 MHz • 5.0 MHz Fun on Repeaters

  14. T3A02 (pg 90) • How do you call another station on a repeater if you know the station's call sign? • Say "break, break" then say the station's call sign • Say the station's call sign then identify your own station • Say "CQ" three times then the other station's call sign • Wait for the station to call "CQ" then answer it Fun on Repeaters

  15. T9B07 (pg 91) • What is a good thing to remember when using your hand-held VHF or UHF radio to reach a distant repeater? • Speak as loudly as possible to help your signal go farther • Keep your transmissions short to conserve battery power • Keep the antenna as close to vertical as you can • Turn off the CTCSS tone Fun on Repeaters

  16. T9B09 (pg 92) • What might be a way to reach a distant repeater if buildings or obstructions are blocking the direct line of sight path? • Change from vertical to horizontal polarization • Try using a directional antenna to find a path that reflects signals to the repeater • Ask the repeater owners to repair their receiver • Transmit on the repeater output frequency Fun on Repeaters

  17. T9B05 (pg 93) • What should you do if a station reports that your signals were strong just a moment ago, but now they are weak or distorted? • Change the batteries in your radio to a different type • Speak more slowly so he can understand your better • Ask the other operator to adjust his squelch control • Try moving a few feet, random reflections may be causing multipath distortion. Fun on Repeaters

  18. T5D12 (pg 93) • What might be the problem if you receive a report that your signal through the repeater is distorted or weak? • Your transmitter may be slightly off frequency • Your batteries may be running low • You could be in a bad location • All of these answers are correct Fun on Repeaters

  19. T6C09 (pg 93) • What is a practical reason for being able to copy CW when using repeaters? • To send and receive messages others cannot overhear • To conform with FCC licensing requirements • To decode packet radio transmissions • To recognize a repeater ID sent in Morse code Fun on Repeaters

  20. T2B04 (pg 93) • What is an acceptable method of transmitting a repeater station identification? • By phone using the English language • By video image conforming to applicable standards • By Morse code at a speed not to exceed 20 words per minute • All of these answers are correct. Fun on Repeaters

  21. T5C11 (pg 94) • What is the term for a series of repeaters that can be connected to one another to provide users with a wider coverage? • Open repeater system • Closed repeater system • Linked repeater system • Locked repeater system Fun on Repeaters

  22. T5C13 (pg 94) • Which of the following statements regarding use of repeaters is true? • All amateur radio operators have the right to use any repeater at any time • Access to any repeater may be limited by the repeater owner • Closed repeaters must be opened at the request of any amateur wishing to use it • Open repeaters are required to use CTCSS tones for access Fun on Repeaters

  23. T5C14 (pg 94) • What term is used to describe a repeater when use is restricted to the members of a club or group? • A beacon station • An open repeater • A auxiliary station • A closed repeater Fun on Repeaters

  24. T3B05 (pg 95) • What is the main purpose of repeater coordination? • To reduce interference and promote proper use of spectrum • To coordinate as many repeaters as possible in a small area • To coordinate all possible frequencies available for repeater use • To promote and encourage use of simplex frequencies Fun on Repeaters

  25. Repeater Coordination • Frequencies • Locations • Range (i.e., power, antenna, etc.) • Modes Fun on Repeaters

  26. T3B04 (pg 95) • Who is in charge of the repeater frequency band plan in your local area? • The local FCC field office • RACES and FEMA • The recognized frequency coordination body • Repeater Council of America Fun on Repeaters

  27. T5C12 (pg 95) • What is the main reason repeaters should be approved by the local frequency coordinator before being installed? • Coordination minimizes interference between repeaters and makes the most efficient use of available frequencies • Coordination is required by the FCC • Repeater manufacturers have exclusive territories and you could be fined for using the wrong equipment • Only coordinated systems will be approved by the officers of the local radio club Fun on Repeaters

  28. T3B06 (pg 96) • Who is accountable if a repeater station inadvertently retransmits communications that violate FCC rules? • The repeater trustee • The repeater control operator • The transmitting station • All of these answers are correct • Ultimately, the one holding the microphone is responsible—YOU! Fun on Repeaters

  29. T2C03 (pg 97) • What minimum class of amateur license must you hold to be a control operator of a repeater station? • Technician Plus • Technician • General • Amateur Extra • In a few weeks that could be YOU!! Fun on Repeaters

  30. T2C07 (pg 97) • What type of amateur station does not require a control operator to be at the control point? • A locally controlled station • A remotely controlled station • An automatically controlled station • An earth station controlling a space station Fun on Repeaters

  31. T2C09 (pg 97) • What type of control is being used on a repeater when the control operator is not present? • Local control • Remote control • Automatic control • Uncontrolled Fun on Repeaters

  32. T3B02 (pg 98) • Which of the following statements is true of band plans? • They are mandated by the FCC to regulate spectrum use • They are mandated by the ITU • They are voluntary guidelines for efficient use of the radio spectrum • They are mandatory only in the US Fun on Repeaters

  33. T3B03 (pg 98) • Who developed the band plans used by amateur radio operators? • The US Congress • The FCC • The amateur community • The Interstate Commerce Commission • Remember: Band plans are voluntary, and we developed them to make life easier for ourselves. Fun on Repeaters

  34. T5C08 (pg 98) • What is the meaning of the term simplex operation? • Transmitting and receiving on the same frequency • Transmitting and receiving over a wide area • Transmitting on one frequency and receiving on another • Transmitting one-way communications • Simplexis traditional walkie-talkie operation: you listen to the signal direct from the other radio. • Repeater: you’re actually listening to a signal retransmitted from a taller, more powerful radio. Fun on Repeaters

  35. T5C09 (pg 99) • What is a reason to use simplex instead of a repeater? • When the most reliable communications are needed • To avoid tying up the repeater when direct contact is possible • When an emergency telephone call is needed • When you are traveling and need some local information Fun on Repeaters

  36. T5C10 (pg 99) • How might you find out if you could communicate with a station using simplex instead of a repeater? • Check the repeater input frequency to see if you can hear the other station • Check to see if you can hear the other station on a different frequency band • Check to see if you can hear a more distant repeater • Check to see if a third station can hear both of you • Press the “REV” (reverse) button. This temporarily swaps the input/output frequencies, so you briefly listen for the other ham on the “input” frequency. Fun on Repeaters

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