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.
Mike Dinelli, N9BOR
Reading Assignments
Book - The ARRL Ham Radio License Manual, 5th Edition, Technician (ISBN: 978-1-62595-155-7)
The ARRL Ham Radio License Manual will guide you as you get started in the hobby–as you select your equipment, set-up your first station, and make your first contact. Use this book to study for the 35-question Technician Class license exam. Includes the entire question pool with answer key, for use July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2026.
- For Nov. 28, 2023 - Read Chapters 1 and 2. Learn the International Phoenetic Alphabet (handout).
- Read Chapter 4
- Read Chapter 5
- Read Chapter 6
- Read Chapter 7
- Read Chapter 8
- Read Chapter 9
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
- https://hamradioprep.com/ - Ham Radio Prep
- No Nonsense Technician Class License Study Guide by KB6NU
- ARRL Study Pages
Videos
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Dave Casler Technician License Series: How to Get Your Ham Radio License Playlist - What is Ham Radio (ARRL)
FCC
- Register with ULS to conduct business with the FCC - Obtain FRN to apply for Technician license
- FCC Form 605 - Application for amateur operator/station license
Israel
ISS/Space
- Current Status of ISS Ham Radio Stations
- Eight-year-old girl makes radio call to International Space Station - BBC News (NEW)
- Heavens Above - ISS/Amateur Radio Satellite tracking and more
- High School Ham Radio Club Speaks with the ISS (NEW)
- Meet the Students Using Radio Waves to Contact the ISS (NEW)
- New Ham, attempts ISS contact! (NEW)
- Norwich Free Academy Ham Radio Club connects with the International Space Station - January 30, 2023
- Space Station Crew Uses HAM Radio to Call Earth (NEW)
Links
- AM Broadcast Station Search (FCC)
- AM Radio Log Page (.pdf)
- Frequency Band Chart
- Ham Radio Inspired This Scranton University Student...
- 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.)
- Why Should I Get Licensed? (ARRL)
Morse Code
- AA9PW - Learn and Practice Morse Code
- How It Works: Morse Code (video)
Operating Events
- School Club Roundup - February 14 thru 18, 2022
STEM
International Phoenetic Alphabet
Simplex vs. Repeaters
Videos
- 5 Creepiest Numbers Stations Ever Recorded
- Ham Radio Operators Keep Classic Communication Style Alive (CBS News)
- Radio Propagation 101
- What is Ham Radio?
Club Website
