[tcrc-fd] Fw: [Other] Burnsville Amateur Radio operators, June 28, Neill Park Burnsville

[Susan M. Keith]

From: Susan M. Keith 
Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2014 10:02 PM
To: Brett Knudson ; Ted Moberg 
Cc: Artie Johnson 
Subject: Re: [Other] Burnsville Amateur Radio operators, June 28, Neill Park Burnsville


We have at least 2 scout certified amateur radio merit badge leaders amongst those attending field day. 


From: Brett Knudson 
Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2014 8:29 AM
To: Ted Moberg 
Cc: Artie Johnson ; Susan M. Keith 
Subject: Re: [Other] Burnsville Amateur Radio operators, June 28, Neill Park Burnsville


Ted, 


ARRL Field Day is a great day for Scouts to start the merit badge.  If we work together, we might be able to get an education program together so Scouts can complete the badge.


Our club and myself would be more than happy to help.  Our club meets every Tuesday from 7pm to close at the Caribou Coffee on Cedar and 147th in Apple Valley.  Maybe you can stop by and meet us and we can get something setup for your Scouts.  If that isn’t doesn’t work for you then we can arrange another time.


Brett


On Jun 18, 2014, at 10:49 PM, Ted Moberg <tmoberg at comcast.net> wrote:


  Brett, 


  There is a Radio Merit Badge and you or someone in your organization would be a perfect "Radio” Merit Badge Councilor.


  Is that something you think you might be interested in?


  Here are the requirements.. for the badge




  Thank you again for the invite!


  Ted Moberg
  Troop 471 Scoutmaster
  612-743-7923


        Radio merit badge requirements    
          1.. Explain what radio is. Then discuss the following: 
            a. The differences between broadcast radio and hobby radio. 
            b. The differences between broadcasting and two-way communications. 
            c. Radio call signs and how they are used in broadcast radio and amateur radio 
            d. The phonetic alphabet and how it is used to communicate clearly. 
          2.. Do the following: 
            a. Sketch a diagram showing how radio waves travel locally and around the world. Explain how the broadcast radio stations, WWV and WWVH can be used to help determine what you will hear when you listen to a shortwave radio. 
            b. Explain the difference between a DX and a local station. Discuss what the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) does and how it is different from the International Telecommunication Union. 
          3.. Do the following: 
            a. Draw a chart of the electromagnetic spectrum covering 100 kilohertz (kHz) to 1000 megahertz (MHz). 
            b. Label the MF, HF, VHF, UHF, and microwave portions of the spectrum on your diagram. 
            c. Locate on your chart at least eight radio services such as AM and FM commercial broadcast, citizens band (CB), television, amateur radio (at least four amateur radio bands), and public service (police and fire). 
          4.. Explain how radio waves carry information. Include in your explanation: transceiver, transmitter, receiver, amplifier, and antenna. 
          5.. Do the following: 
            a. Explain the differences between a block diagram and a schematic diagram. 
            b. Draw a block diagram for a radio station that includes a transceiver, amplifier, microphone, antenna, and feed line. 
            c. Explain the differences between an open circuit a closed circuit, and a short circuit. 
            d. Draw eight schematic symbols. Explain what three of the represented parts do. Find three electrical components to match to three of these symbols. 
          6.. Explain the safety precautions for working with radio gear, including the concept of grounding for direct current circuits, power outlets, and antenna systems. 
          7.. Visit a radio installation (an amateur radio station, broadcast station, or public communications center, for example) approved in advance by your counselor. Discuss what types of equipment you saw in use, how it was used, what types of licenses are required to operate and maintain the equipment, and the purpose of the station. 
          8.. Find out about three career opportunities in radio. Pick one and find out the education, training, and experience required for this profession. Discuss this with your counselor, and explain why this profession might interest you. 
          9.. Do ONE of the following: (a OR b OR c ) 
            a. AMATEUR RADIO 
              1. Tell why the FCC has an amateur radio service. Describe some of the activities that amateur radio operators can do on the air, once they have earned an amateur radio license. 
              2. Using proper call signs, Q signals, and abbreviations, carry on a 10 minute real or simulated radio contact using voice, Morse Code, or digital mode. (Licensed amateur radio operators may substitute five QSL cards as evidence of contacts with amateur radio operators from at least three different call districts.) Properly log the real or simulated ham radio contact and record the signal report. 
              3. Explain at least five Q signals or amateur radio terms you hear while listening. 
              4. Explain some of the differences between the Technician, General, and Extra Class license requirements and privileges. Explain who administers amateur radio exams. 
              5. Explain how you would make an emergency call on voice or Morse code. 
              6. Explain the differences between handheld transceivers and home "base" transceivers. Explain the uses of mobile amateur radio transceivers and amateur radio repeaters. 
            b. BROADCAST RADIO 
              1. Prepare a program schedule for radio station "KBSA" of exactly one-half hour, including music, news, commercials, and proper station identification. Record your program on audiotape or in a digital audio format using proper techniques. 
              2. Listen to and properly log 15 broadcast stations Determine the program format and target audience for five of these stations. 
              3. Explain at least eight terms used in commercial broadcasting, such as segue, cut, fade, continuity, remote, Emergency Alert System, network, cue, dead air, PSA, and playlist.. 
            c. SHORTWAVE LISTENING 
              1. Listen across several shortwave bands for four one-hour periods - at least one period during daylight hours and at least one period at night. Log the stations properly and locate them geographically on a globe. 
              2. For several major foreign stations (BBC in Great Britain or HCJB in Ecuador, for example), list several frequency bands used by each. 
              3. Compare your daytime and nighttime logs ; note the frequencies on which your selected stations were loudest during each session. Explain the differences in the signal strength from one period to the next.  







  On Jun 18, 2014, at 1:27 PM, siteadm at burnsville471.mytroop.us wrote:


    Brett Knudson (brettknudson at gmail.com) sent a message using the contact
    form at http://burnsville471.mytroop.us/contact.

    As Secretary of Twin Cities Repeater Club, I am writing to cordially invite
    you to meet with the Amateur Radio operators of your community and members
    of Twin Cities Repeater Club at Neill Park, 13501 Upton Avenue,
    Burnsville, MN on June 28 between Noon and 9 pm. This is the National
    Field Day for Amateur Radio people. Throughout the country, ham radio
    operators will be setting up radio stations in unusual locations and
    making contact with others as a display of their emergency communications
    capabilities.

    Anyone can try Ham Radio, no license required.  The Get On The Air (GOTA)
    station will allow anyone to make contact with other ham radio operators
    around the country and around the world! 
    In the past year alone, ham radio’s people have made headlines with
    their work in the wildfires, floods, storms, tornadoes and other crises. The hams provide emergency communications for many government and civic
    organizations in disasters. In addition, they provide supplemental
    communications when normal systems are rendered inoperable or overloaded.
    Hams have been called (and correctly), “The people behind the curtain
    that made the heroes look good.”

    I hope that this plan meets with your approval and look forward to your
    visiting this event. It should be fun and is also a validation to the
    hundreds of Amateur Radio volunteers who have spent thousands of hours
    providing emergency communications, public service work and other benefits
    throughout our community and region. If you need more information or would
    like to confirm your visit please contact me at 651-271-1843.

    Sincerely,

    Brett Knudson, Secretary

    Twin Cities Repeater Club




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