W4AZM & KK4CGM follow up the E-Comm 1 presentation with a more detailed look at Ham Radio and the value it offers in emergency situations. Subjects covered in this presentation include understanding the different FCC licensing classes and how they relate to the type of communication you can achieve during infrastructure failure. Information is presented on the ARRL National Traffic System (NTS) and how hams and non-hams can utilize it. Basic wave propagation principles are also discussed. The audio in this video drops out occasionally for a brief time, but not to the point you loose the point of the conversation.
WD8KVQ, W4AZM & KK4CGM narrate a presentation to a preparedness group, at a Goodletsville convention, who are interested in the value of Ham Radio in emergency situations. Subjects covered include how public infrastructures may be affected in various emergency events and the benefits Ham Radio can offer for communication during these failures. Basics about radio are covered including repeaters, simplex operation and how digital modes can be used for communication.
The SMRC Hamfest will be on August 28nd, in the same location with all the fun and good stuff we have every year. Join us for our ARRL affiliated event and stay tuned for more information as it is made available.
Tell all your friends and neighbors that have an interest in Ham radio, emergency communications or preparing for your self reliance in any situation that "the" event in Middle Tennessee is on the horizon.
For those who could not attend the January SMRC meeting, you missed a very interesting and in-depth presentation by WD8KVQ on electro-magnetic pulse events. Bruce made a solid case for expecting such an event from some of America's enemies and explained the simplicity by which they could disable the electrical grid of the United States with one atomic detonation in our atmosphere.
There are many theories and concepts about how to protect electronic equipment from such an event. Bruce's presentation went into detail to expel some of the myths and misconceptions about what would be required to protect your ham gear. You can access the presentation as a member of SMRC under the Video Library/Club Presentations/Members Only menu item.
The website is now residing with a new hosting service which will allow us to more easily manage our public and member websites. The new hosting account does not have the email accounts available that we had with the previous host, so as a consequence, all smrclub.com email accounts are non-functional. If this recent change presents a problem for your communications, please call me at 615 482-7267.
Join with SMRC as we celbrate a very special Technician's Class Licensee. Barry Bee is the 16 year old son of Randy Bee (W4WRB). Pleae read Randy's article "A New Very Special Ham Licensee" to get more information about Barry's amazing story.
As a SMRC editor, you can create several types of content. One of the main content you will work with will be articles. This video walks you through creating the Cedars of Lebanon article on the website and gives you some tips on how to make your content more appealing.
This is the follow-up to the Account Setup Tutorial. If you are an exising SMRC member or you joined the club when you registered your account, this tutorial will show you how to setup your Main Profile and your Ham Profile.