Radio Resources Class 2026

There will be another Radio Resource class in November 2026.
Come back in the early fall for updated information.

TITLE: Amateur Radio Resource Class: Getting On The Air
 
WHEN & WHERE:  Saturday May 9, 10 am – 4 pm,
   .     .             .             . Clatsop Community College, Astoria.

   .     .             .             . Towler Hall room 307.

Register through the Community College at https://clatsopcc.coursestorm.com/course/wt-ham-radio-resources-get-on-the-air

 

WHO:

      • New hams who want/need help with their hand-held and for getting on the air
      • Non-hams who are interested in experiencing the basics of UHF/VHF
      • Long time hams wanting a refresher or who are willing to help new hams get started

WHAT:  

          • The focus is “getting on the air”.
          • There will be experienced operators to help mentor one on one where needed.
          • Use your own radio or a loaner radio in the class.
          • Bring the operators manual for your radio if you have it so you can learn to program it manually.
          • If desired, the Clatsop County AuxComm channels will be programmed into your radio if you have a programming cable for it.
          • Bring your lunch!

         

    SCHEDULE:
    10 am – 1 pm: PowerPoint presentation about repeaters, radios, nets, etc.  This time will include a working lunch (bring your own!), and lots of time for Q&A.  During this time someone will be available with laptop and CHIRP to program radios if desired.

    1 – 2 Spectrum analyzer demonstration.  What a radio’s signal looks like, and how to improve transmission.

    2 – 3  Manual programming of a handheld radio for the portable repeater.  Discussion of nets, practice checking into the net

    3 – 3:45  Scavenger hunt around the building or the campus looking for cards to call in to net control.

    3:45 – 4 pm Wrap-up

In Astoria, map to Towler Hall room 307.