Fraser Valley HAM Course

[canucksafari]

Norm let us know about a course based in Chilliwack in his https://forum.ih8mud.com/ca-bc-coastal-cruisers/526941-north-van-ham-course.html thread. Rather than totally hijack his thread on the North Shore course, I though I should post the BC4x4 thread link here Why You Need a Ham (VHF) Radio

I hope we can get enough people together so the Chilliwack club course can be held one weekend in November. It is a pretty clear month for me, before work gets busy for the next four months. Meaning I'll be working weekends and evenings. So, if you are interested, visit the BC4x4 thread and let the organizer know.

 

[Wheelingnoob]

I already have. Looking forward to getting this done and out of the way.

I cross posted this to OLC to see if we can get a few from there as well.

 

[asutherland]

Too bad there's this large stretch of water between us I'd totally like to sign up.

 

[Yabedude]

If you're interested, it's signup time again!
Why You Need a Ham (VHF) Radio
See post #103

 

[Fantom]

Too bad there's this large stretch of water between us I'd totally like to sign up.

longer snorkel will fix that

 

[Wheelingnoob]

If you're interested, it's signup time again!
Why You Need a Ham (VHF) Radio
See post #103

I have already sent him an PM on BC4x4 and am on the list. Cant wait to get this done so I can install my VHF and communicate with people on the trail again.

 

[Fantom]

Thanks for posting that here, I'm actually signed up, one more thing to check off the list....now, to get my Level 2 and I'm set......until I come up with more papers that I need.

 

[Yabedude]

Mat ... head to Burnaby Radio to see Bill. The Icom 2200H is a decent radio. Ask him to "open" it.

 

[Wheelingnoob]

Mat ... head to Burnaby Radio to see Bill. The Icom 2200H is a decent radio. Ask him to "open" it.

What does somthing like that go for? I just have a older Kenwood TC 700 something single band. Antennas at the moment are making my head spin. Really looking forward to this course, got my level 2 already so it's the last on the list till I do a Bill Burke class.

 

[Yabedude]

Oh, about $209.95
Mobile, Burnaby Radio Communications Ltd.
IC-2200H, Burnaby Radio Communications Ltd.

Maybe you guys can go together and get a few bucks off? Lots of wheelers shop there, well the retail stores are sort of limited. Stan, at Com-West is another location in Vancouver. I bought another radio from him: Com-West Radio - Amateur Radio Supplier to Canadian Hams since 1969

Both are good guys.

 

[kim]

I'm in for a group buy if anyone else is interested.

 

[Fantom]

I'll start a new thread.....tomorrow....

 

[canucksafari]

I am off the course now. Have to work over on the Island that weekend.

I think someone told me Burnaby radio does the same basic exam. Has anyone did a self study and the exam with them?

 

[Antarctican]

I have their self-study book, and was potentially planning an open-bk exam with them.

 

[canucksafari]

I have their self-study book, and was potentially planning an open-bk exam with them.

Good to know they still offer it. I have the Surrey club's course material and have downloaded the exam program from the RAC web site: ExHAMiner. Hopefully, I can find time over Christmas to study and perhaps go in and do the exam.

 

[Yabedude]

I sent you a PM John with a link to the study guide. Anyone else want the link? Send me a PM or email (yabedude at gmail dot com)

 

[canucksafari]

Thx Chris. Now I have to start memorizing stuff I'll likely never use.

 

[canucksafari]

Another VHF License Course is being offered April 21/22: Why You Need a Ham (VHF) Radio Post 151

I've already registered.

 

[Wheelingnoob]

Another VHF License Course is being offered April 21/22: Why You Need a Ham (VHF) Radio Post 151

I've already registered.

Yep they covered it in the meeting last night. A few of us have already done it and its well worth the weekend if you are wanting to get a VHF (who would not).

Good luck!

 

[AJAEbj42]

Registered too.