So far I have been using the Koch Trainer app on my iPhone. And once I get through all the levels I will try listening to W1AW code practice transmissions.
Tuesday, 9 December 2014
Morse Code
Over the last few weeks I've been thinking about studying for the Advanced Qualification and I have decided to hold off on it until I have some experience under my belt. I think learning morse code is a better next step at this point and required to get into CW next year.
Sunday, 7 December 2014
Three months as a Ham
It has been over 3 months since I passed the basic amateur radio exam and earned a "Basic with Honours" certificate at the end of August. I was proud that I scored 98 but I had been studying since February/March which paid off. I used a combination of the following study resources:
- Canadian Amateur Radio Basic Qualification Study Guide 8th Edition.
- Hamstudy.com
- Custom iPhone app I wrote to study the basic question bank. I did this because the question bank was updated after I started studying and the one iPhone app available was using the old questions and still does even today.
Shortly after passing I went out and bought an ICOM ID-51 and got right into using D-Star and checking into some of the weekly nets. I checked out a couple of the amateur radio clubs in the area and joined the Mississauga Amateur Radio Club in November.
I currently live in a condo which brings with it all the restrictions/limitations of what I can do. The good thing is there are many other hams out there in my situation and have documented their shack details. I plan to move in 2015 but there will always be some restrictions living in the city but these limitations make it more exciting.
There are so many things that interest me. This is a list for 2015:
- HF - Hope to get my feet wet in 2015.
- CW - Just started learning morse code.
- Field Day - Looking forward to taking part in Field Day 2015
- Hamvention 2015 - I went to Dayton for Hamvention 2014
Things in general that I look forward to experimenting with:
- Solar/Battery power
- Digital Modes
- SDR
I am sure the lists will change over time.
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