Demystifying Ham Radio Class / Denver / 4-9-16

[KeithMaine]

Rocky Mountain Overland, is a Denver-based overlanding group. On Saturday April 9, 2016 we are offering a free class on backcountry communications and static display of vehicles & equipment. We did this last year and demystified ham radio for literally dozens for offroaders.

This class helped people understand what the advantages of VHF & UHF ham radio are, how to select a radio and antenna, how to get licensed etc. There is also an element on APRS which is a great integration of GPS-based mapping and radio. In 2015, we had around 75 hardcore overlanders, many of whom went on to get licensed.

There is no cost to attend.

www.backcountrycomms.com]Backcountry Comms |
www.rockymountainoverland.com]Rocky Mountain Overland |

 

[Orbital Debris]

Those links don't seem to work. Do you have a time and location?

I would love to go, but I've got another Ham event that morning. You all might be able to track the balloons that we are launching that morning: Colorado Space Grant 3fer EOSS-219-220-221 | Edge of Space Sciences

We will be active on the 449.450 MHz RMRL repeater from launch (7 am) through recovery around 11 am.

 

[loafer]

As HAM radio operator, I would just like to say dont forget about the cb radio.It can also be used in areas where cell communication is minimal.I have a cb with side band capability mounted under a single din radio on my dash board. the ham radio is a hand held unit only 5 watts, remember its the antenna that gets you there not your watts although watts help some.

 

[Slodrivr]

The links don't work for me either. I'd like to attend if my work schedule allows.

 

[thegipper]

Sounds pretty interesting.