Episode # 474, (1)HAM Radio Field Day, And Why You Should Attend (2) Introducing Kids First To Keep Kids Safe
Today, we have two segments. The first is on HAM Radio Field Day and why you should attend.
The second segment is an interview with Shawn Raferty and his son, Ian. They are introducing Kids First, a course designed to help kids learn to stay safe in a number of situations.
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What is HAM Radio Field Day And Why You Should Attend
Often called “ham radio,” the Amateur Radio Service has been around for a century. In that time, it’s grown into a worldwide community of licensed operators using the airwaves with every conceivable means of communications technology. Its people range in age from youngsters to great-grandparents. Even rocket scientists and a rock star or two are in the ham ranks. Most, however, are just normal folks, like you and me, who enjoy learning and being able to transmit voice, data and pictures through the air to unusual places, both near and far, without depending on commercial systems.
There’s always a debate as to the purpose of ARRL Field Day.
It combines public service, emergency preparedness, community outreach, and technical skills all in a single event. “It is part emergency communications exercise, part social gathering, part open house for ham radio – it is what the local club makes of it, but it is always a lot of fun.
Field Day has been an annual event since 1933, and remains the most popular on-the-air event in ham radio.
On the fourth weekend of June every year, June 22-23 this year, more than 40,000 hams throughout North America set up temporary transmitting stations in public places to demonstrate ham radio's science, skill and service to our communities and our nation.
Hundreds of thousands of hams around North America and beyond will participate in the beloved operating event.
The Amateur Radio frequencies are the last remaining place in the usable radio spectrum where you as an individual can develop and experiment with wireless communications. Hams not only can make and modify their equipment, but can create whole new ways to do things.
Here is why YOU should attend:
It is an opportunity to experience what ham radio is all about, and meet people who can help you get licensed, and learn to operate ham radio. At most locations, it is an opportunity for you to actually get on the air and make contacts far and wide.
Last year, we took our grandson who has an interest in ham radio to field day at a location in Alabama. John, one of the Extra class operators, sat Noah in front of a radio and explained how everything worked and operating procedure.
John helped Noah make his first few contacts and by the tenth contact he made, which was in Puerto Rico, he was operating like a pro.
So, find a location, go, meet some new folks, learn about ham radio, and maybe even get on the radio yourself. It’s a lot of fun, and you’ll be glad you did, and who knows, you might talk with Krista or me.
That’s June 22-23, 2024
Beginning at 1800 UTC Saturday (1pm CDT) with most locations operating for 24 hours
There are linksabove to the ARRL, American Radio League, and the Field Day locator.
Bands used for Field Day: 160-, 80-, 40-, 20-,15- and 10-Meter HF bands, as well as all bands 50 MHz and above,
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Get ready for a mission that's vital, exciting, and absolutely necessary! Our goal is to foster self-reliance and confidence in young individuals through our groundbreaking video training program. We're here to arm them with the essential knowledge and skills needed to tackle life-threatening situations on their own, without adult supervision. With our engaging and informative content, we're on a mission to ignite critical thinking and decision-making abilities in kids, ensuring they're fully equipped to handle emergencies with confidence and competence. Join us in empowering the next generation to face challenges head-on and emerge victorious!
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