Mr. David Newman, NE9H - advisor
Ida Crown Amateur Radio Club is licensed by the FCC as KD9EUS. The club operates its own amateur radio station capable of worldwide communications. We offer training, so students can earn their own license. We will also provide hands-on activities to enhance learned radio/electronics concepts and to make it a fun experience. For many, amateur radio offers a lifelong hobby and a vehicle for unlimited learning.
Mr. Mike Dinelli, N9BOR
Reading Assignments
Book - The ARRL Ham Radio License Manual, 5th Edition, Technician (ISBN: 978-1-62595-155-7)
Available on Amazon.
Study Notes
Exam Practice
- https://www.qrz.com/hamtest/ (select 2022 Technician Exam Practice Test - or - study a specific sub-category)
- http://aa9pw.com/ - AA9PW Practice Exam Site
- http://ham-cram.com/member-lounge/technician-test.php - Practice exam by sub-elements
- https://hamexam.org/ - Amateur Radio Practice Site
- IndexFlip - US FCC Tech
- ARRL Study Pages
Videos
-
Dave Casler Technician License Series: How to Get Your Ham Radio License Playlist (NEW)
- What is Ham Radio (ARRL)
FCC
- Register with ULS to conduct business with the FCC - Obtain FRN to apply for Technician license (NEW)
- FCC Form 605 - Application for amateur operator/station license (NEW)
ISS
- Norwich Free Academy Ham Radio Club connects with the International Space Station - January 30, 2023 (NEW)
Links
- AM Broadcast Station Search (FCC)
- AM Radio Log Page (.pdf)
- Bouvet Island DXpedition - 3YOJ (NEW)
- Frequency Band Chart
- Illinois Repeater Association
- K9YA Telegraph - Free, monthly ham radio eZine
- QRZ.COM - Look up hams by callsign, name or location
- University of Twente (Netherlands) - online shortwave receiver
- WebSDR - listen to shortwave/ham receivers located all over the world.
- Welcome to Amateur Radio—A Guide for Newcomers (The Radio Amateur Society of Australia, Inc.)
Morse Code
- AA9PW - Learn and Practice Morse Code
- How It Works: Morse Code (video)
Operating Events
- School Club Roundup - February 14 thru 18, 2022
Phoenetic Alphabet
Simplex vs. Repeaters
Videos
- 5 Creepiest Numbers Stations Ever Recorded
- Ham Radio Operators Keep Classic Communication Style Alive (CBS News) (NEW)
- Radio Propagation 101
- What is Ham Radio?
