Tuesday, October 9, 2018

A new direction

About
This blog started as one focused on computer repair.
My interest has changed direction somewhat.
I am now an Amateur Radio Operator (Foundation level)
My call sign is Vk6FANG.

Training
Ham College is where I did a 2 day course, however, I had been reading about electronics for years. I have a Diploma as an Electronics Technician, as well as a Diploma in Television and Video Repair and a Certificate in PC Repair.

Equipment
2 Baofeng UV-5R
Icom IC-271A
2 AN/PRC-64A
and a multitude of Pixie 40m CW transceivers

Goals
My immediate goal is to continue studying for the Standard and then the Advanced level using the Radio Theory Handbook  (by Ron Bertrand VK2DQ) In addition I will be using Both of the courses from the Radio and Electronics School