Foundation Practicals 1 - Setting Up Your Station - an RSGB guide for new licensees
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- Опубліковано 16 вер 2024
- This is the first part of six segments that make up the full "Foundation Practicals - an RSGB guide for new licensees" video.
Part 1 covers the basics of setting up your station and getting ready for your first QSO.
As an former Educator in VK, I applaud the RSGB in the quality videos they have provided. Everyone has to start somewhere and RSGB Foundation Practicals videos are an ideal way of demonstrating the knowledge required. 73 de VK2APA.
nicely explained, thanks
Great intro video, thanks guys! You might consider adding a link in the description to each subsequent video. I'm sure I can find the playlist this video is a part of, but a link to the next (in each of these videos) would be a nice touch.
Doh - Just spotted it. Sometimes the obvious isn't so obvious. RTFM! ;)
OK, it may be the way that my brain works, but having identified the units, it was irritating that a mystery black (icom) box appeared in between the psu and transciever which wasn’t identified; also there appeared to be unconnected power jacks on the aerial meter thingy boxes?
Thank you for this video, very helpful! Where in the chain would the RF filter and amplifier normally go?
Hi Ian
If it was a transmitter amplifier, it would be as follows:
transmitter -> SWR meter -> ATU/AMU - > amplifier -> RF filter -> antenna.
Basically, the RF filter will stop any harmonics or unwanted signals so should be the last stage before the antenna.
For a Foundation licence holder (or any licensee) due care must be taken not to exceed the power limits for the bands you are operating on.
Gregory Fenton Perfect, thank you!
1000th viewer wooo
A 3 amp (Max) PSU for a ham radio ????
Hi Philip
That PSU is capable of 25 Amps. The 3 Amps section is for the panel mount ports (the ones that look like speaker connectors).
Radio Amateurs are not thick shame on the RSGB for putting this up .
Christopher, thanks for the comment. I agree entirely, radio amateurs tend to be extremely intelligent as this is a technical hobby.
The main reason we made these videos is because of the current COVID-19 situation. We wanted to ensure that all the recently qualified amateurs have a chance to see what they would have been trained to do had they been able to attend a Club and sit their Foundation Practical Assessment.
I personally feel no shame for being part of this, in truth I believe wholeheartedly that this is one more way I can show my passion and commitment to amateur radio in a productive manner.
de M0ODZ
Greg, RSGB ESRG
I think that you’re missing the point as to who this is aimed at. As a complete noob, I found it useful.