Chelmsford Amateur Radio Society Intermediate Course Nature of

Amateur Radio • Nature Amateur Radio is for self-training and experimentation, and is non-commercial

Amateur Radio • BANDS HF, VHF, UHF, Microwave, Millimetre Wave • SPECIAL Repeaters, Internet

Radio Microwaves THz IR UV X-rays Gamma rays Understand the Terminology for the Radio

Amateur Radio Packet Data Handheld/ Portable Satellites & ISS Contests TV Microwave Chelmsford Amateur

Amateur Radio What extra benefits will I gain from the Intermediate Licence ? •

Intermediate Schedule • Intermediate has more pages • Note the exceptions on power limits,

Amateur Radio Remember: • Extra Power and Freedom brings more Responsibility • Interpret the

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Chelmsford Amateur Radio Society Intermediate Course Nature of Amateur Radio Chelmsford Amateur Radio Society Intermediate Licence Course Clive Ward G 1 EUC Slide Set 1: v 1. 2 30 -Apr-2009 (1) Nature of Amateur Radio 1

Amateur Radio • Nature Amateur Radio is for self-training and experimentation, and is non-commercial in nature • Benefits Amateur Radio is of value in areas of: - – Technical Innovation – Emergency Communications – Development of Skills – International Friendship – Recreational Activity • The Intermediate Licence is the stepping stone from the Foundation to the Full UK Amateur Radio Licence Chelmsford Amateur Radio Society Intermediate Licence Course Clive Ward G 1 EUC Slide Set 1: v 1. 2 30 -Apr-2009 (1) Nature of Amateur Radio 2

Amateur Radio • BANDS HF, VHF, UHF, Microwave, Millimetre Wave • SPECIAL Repeaters, Internet Links, Packet/UIView, Satellites/ISS, DX Cluster, RAYNET, Beacons • MODES Voice, Morse, Packet, PSK 31, SSTV, FSTV, WSPR • MODULATION CW, AM, SSB, FM, FSK etc • OTHER RSGB/Radcom, Clubs/Events, QSL Cards, Contests, Awards • CONSTRUCTION Practically Assessed Chelmsford Amateur Radio Society Intermediate Licence Course Clive Ward G 1 EUC Slide Set 1: v 1. 2 30 -Apr-2009 (1) Nature of Amateur Radio 3

Radio Microwaves THz IR UV X-rays Gamma rays Understand the Terminology for the Radio Spectrum The Intermediate Licence offers access to bands from LF-EHF Chelmsford Amateur Radio Society Intermediate Licence Course Clive Ward G 1 EUC Slide Set 1: v 1. 2 30 -Apr-2009 (1) Nature of Amateur Radio 4

Amateur Radio Packet Data Handheld/ Portable Satellites & ISS Contests TV Microwave Chelmsford Amateur Radio Society Intermediate Licence Course Mobile Clive Ward G 1 EUC Beacons & Repeaters Slide Set 1: v 1. 2 30 -Apr-2009 (1) Nature of Amateur Radio 5

Amateur Radio What extra benefits will I gain from the Intermediate Licence ? • 50 Watts of Power – but note there are exceptions! • Microwave Frequencies: 1. 3 GHz (23 cms) - 250 GHz • Unattended Operation • Fast Scan TV • Build your own Transmitters • Some remote control Chelmsford Amateur Radio Society Intermediate Licence Course Clive Ward G 1 EUC Slide Set 1: v 1. 2 30 -Apr-2009 (1) Nature of Amateur Radio 6

Intermediate Schedule • Intermediate has more pages • Note the exceptions on power limits, and geography • Some are ERP total • Not all are 50 W • Study carefully and use it in the exam! Chelmsford Amateur Radio Society Intermediate Licence Course Clive Ward G 1 EUC Slide Set 1: v 1. 2 30 -Apr-2009 (1) Nature of Amateur Radio 7

Amateur Radio Remember: • Extra Power and Freedom brings more Responsibility • Interpret the Intermediate clauses in the Licence!! Chelmsford Amateur Radio Society Intermediate Licence Course Clive Ward G 1 EUC Slide Set 1: v 1. 2 30 -Apr-2009 (1) Nature of Amateur Radio 8