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Intro to Amateur Radio · Wednesday, March 28th, 2018

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Organized by: William Raleigh-Smith.

Start: Wednesday, Mar. 28th, 7:30 pm
Pre-trip meeting location: VOC clubroom MAP

Description:

Ever wanted to pick up a fun and interesting hobby that can enhance your communication in the backcountry?

Amateur radio is playing and experimenting with radio communication. Amateurs can communicate across continents for free, and have total control to modify their equipment. Amateur radio has many facets, from the techy-geek radio modifies to the fast talking contester and the adventurous who talk to people around the world.

Did  you know that the average handheld Amateur radio is 10x more powerful than a walkie-talkie? Using 5 watts of power, a VHF (2m) radio has a typical range of 100km from a mountain top. In good conditions, a skilled operator can communicate across the world using 30W.

The UBC Amateur Radio Society will be giving a presentation about the potential of amateur radio and will answer any questions you may have.

We can be contacted via our website or contact the organizer of this trip.

Non members please register your attendance at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1nOPnccEOWHJAYmWXJ9euU3eTvwD0-ukhkCuYkvStvc0/edit?ts=5aadcf84

http://ars.ams.ubc.ca/

 

 

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Posted: 2018-03-15 16:33:16
Last modified: 2018-04-09 13:21:45