HAM Radio Information For Training

HAM Radio Testing Dates

1/27/15, 2/24/15, 3/31/15 -  SLC   Eugene McWherter, N7OVT   (801)541-1871

2/7/15 - SLC   Gordon Smith, (801)582-2438

HAM License Testing Resources

QRZ.COM (You don’t need a call sign but you do have to register I made up a UserID)

Go to www.qrz.com  (not a hyperlink) Then Select “Resources” and chose one of the below choices.

Practice Amateur Radio Exams

Ham Radio Trivia Quiz

Ham Radio Books License Study Guides and SWL info http://qrz.com/page/site.html

EHAM.NET Go to www.eHam.net (not a hyperlink) Then Select “HAM Exams” Under the “Resources” Heading in the left side gold banner.

AA9PW Go to www.AA9PW.com (not a hyperlink) select and take test of choice.

RadioExam.org Go to www.RadioExam.org (not a hyperlink) select information or take test of choice.

Copasetic Flows Go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_V5rfwsXmE (not a hyperlink) Watch the video explaining www.copaseticflows.appspot.com or just go to www.copaseticflows.appspot.com then select country and test of choice.  Also has Amateur Radio Satellite information.

HAMRadioLicenseExam.com Go to www.hamradiolicenseexam.com (you do have to register) The site is a little clunky and they want to sell you stuff.

HAMexam Go to www.HAMExam.org (you do have to register) Choose and take test.

Should You Register With FCC Before the Test?

It may be advantageous for you to register with the FCC before taking your first license test. It will save you from having to give your social security number to the VE team and it will pave the way for later on-line filings for such things as address changes and license renewals.

Records of amateur licenses are kept by the FCC in a computer system called the “Universal Licensing System” or ULS. ULS makes it possible for people who hold licenses to make filings on-line without the need to obtain paper forms and mail them back. ULS will accept applications for address change, renewal, or vanity call signs.

In order to use ULS, you must be registered. There are two ways this can happen: manually and automatically. Manual registration can be done on-line by going to the FCC's web site. Auto-registration happens any time you file a paper application with the FCC (such as at an examination session) and are not already registered.

If you register manually on-line, you will have the opportunity to choose a password. You can then use this password for any future on-line filings you wish to make.

If you are registered automatically, the FCC will assign a password and should mail it to you after your license is issued.

If you already hold a license, you may or may not be registered depending on how recent your last FCC filing was.

If you are not sure if you are registered, one way to find out is to do a search for your own license and notice if you have an “FRN” assigned. Go to http://wireless.fcc.gov/uls and choose the search for licenses. Enter your callsign in the appropriate box on the form that comes up next. Press the “Submit” button. When a listing comes up showing your callsign, notice if there is an entry in the field called “FRN.” If there is, you are already registered.

If you find you are registered but you do not know your ULS password, you can request that your password be reset by going to https://esupport.fcc.gov/password.htm.

Registering is done on-line and is reasonably quick and simple. It entails giving the FCC your Taxpayer Identification Number (which for an individual is your social security number) and connecting it with any license(s) you may now have. To register, go to http://wireless.fcc.gov/uls and look for the “REGISTER CORES/CALL SIGN” link near the top of the page. Just follow the link and follow instructions. If you have trouble, it may be helpful to read the detailed instructions available on the ARRL web site at http://www.arrl.org/universal-licensing-system. You can register with ULS even if you do not yet hold a license. During registration, you will be assigned an “FCC Registration Number” (FRN), a 10-digit number. When you attend a test session, you can enter this number in lieu of your social security number on the application form.

HAM Testing “To Do” List

Preregister: See POC contact information for date location of intended test selection.

Bring:

• Two forms of ID, one of which is photo ID
• Original of any current license
• Photocopy of any (signed) current license
• Other documentation if required for credit for an element taken earlier
• Test fee ($15.00 during 2014)
• Pen (for signing documents) and Pencil (for taking test)

Bring (optional):

Calculator (If the calculator is programmable, you must demonstrate that program memory is cleared.)

HAM Testing Location/Contact Information

Testing Location 1

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City:	Salt Lake City	Contact Person:	Gordon Smith, K7HFV 632 University Street Salt Lake City, Utah 84102
VEC:	ARRL	Home Phone:	801-582-2438
		Bus. Phone:
		E-mail:	K7HFV@arrl.net
Sponsor:	Utah Amateur Radio Club	Web site:	www.xmission.com/~uarc/Exams/
Testing Location:	Salt Lake County Complex, North Building Room N3005 2001 S. State Street Salt Lake City, Utah 84190
Schedule:	First Saturday of Feb., Apr., June, Aug., Oct. and Dec. Come any time between 8 and 8:45 A.M.
Notes:	Preregistration is required. Preregistration speeds the session and gets licenses on the way faster after the session. It takes only a few minutes by phone or on the air. Gordon usually monitors 146.62.

Testing Location 2

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City:	Salt Lake City	Contact Person:	Eugene McWherter, N7OVT 536 E. Leland Avenue Salt Lake City, Utah 84115
VEC:	W5YI	Home Phone:	801-541-1871
		Cell Phone:	801-541-1871
		E-mail:	N7OVT@arrl.net
Testing Location:	Senior Center in the Columbus Center 2530 S. 500 East Park on west side of building; Come in west entrance; Take first door on the left.
Schedule:	Last Tuesday of each month except December, 7 P.M.

A Big THANK YOU!!! to Cottonwood Heights Police Department

CHGetReady would like to thank the awesome Cottonwood Heights Police Department for the amazing working relationship that has been developed through the years as residents, (volunteers) and professionals.

We thank the Chiefs, Department, Staff and Officers for their dedication to the safety and education of our community.  The responsibility of caring for the safety of others is taken seriously and personally.  Many of them are also our neighbors so it is personal for them.  We are grateful for their sacrifice, every day as they put their own lives on the line to keep us safe and to do their job to the best of their ability.

We appreciate the time, their time given to teach us in our Quarterly Precinct Leader Training meetings about Neighborhood Watch Training, Animal Control Principles, City Emergency Procedures, their support at Neighborhood Parties, City Events, Communications for emergencies training.  They want us to be more educated and prepared in our homes, neighborhoods and our community.  The list goes on and on and we are so fortunate to have amazing officers who watch out for us.  Thank YOU Cottonwood Heights Police Department.

Everyday, every response to a 911 call or a response to a traffic violation brings them face to face with the possibility of a personal attack from someone who is on drugs, disgruntled, out of control, life threatening possibilities.  They are willing to do it., EVERYDAY.  That is their job, just like the military.  Sometimes it isn’t pretty, most of the time it may be horrific to them! Do we take into consideration the entire event or do we pick it apart to try to make a point of our police officers not showing respect to the one being hand cuffed or subdued to submission?

Really?  Is our life always fabulous or do we have emotional ups and downs? And are we being judged on just the downs?

Well, lately I have seen that many of the Police Departments in our country have had their feet held to the fire of the downs.  What got them there?  Does anyone ask what they were responding to?  Was that pretty?

NO! It usually is not, that is why they are there.

So if News stations are looking for the ratings, why don’t they get the entire story?

Why aren’t the bottom line questions being ask?  Why aren’t we getting all the information?  Don’t we owe it to ourselves to get all the information BEFORE we choose to act or take a stand?

There are definitely times when people in any profession, business or government officials make poor choices that will affect others negatively.  That is part of being human.  All of us are responsible to live our lives with integrity and respect, not just the police department or those in places of authority. 

We can look all around us at others, ourselves included and those in places of power and authority, we see the consequences of making unaccountable choices at the expense of others. 

So the question that comes to mind is…….”because someone else chooses to act without integrity and lawlessly, does that give me the right to do the same?

And if I do act without integrity and lawlessly, what will the consequence of my action bring?”  Does a child learn a better way by behaving badly with no consequence given? Or does a child learn a better way by being taught a more productive way of looking at their frustration?

We must see that there are laws given so we can learn a better way.  And when we learn that better way is to be accountable and responsible for the choices we make,  we become orderly people who live with honor because we choose to become honorable.

Relationships matter, taking personal accountability and responsibility does matter.

Personal integrity matters from both, residents and professionals in any city. Respecting ourselves by living true principles daily ripples out to respecting others.

True principles lived ripples out as easily as no principles lived ripples out.

It is all a matter of choice, our own personal choice.  We are powerful beings, we can make the world a better place or we can be part of its destruction.

We choose to make it a better place, we choose to applaud our amazing Cottonwood Heights Police Department, Officials and Officers for a job well done.  We thank them for being a part of our incredible community.

Do You Have a Laundry Kit?

Washing Bucket  chgetready

What would you do if you weren't able to use your washing machine?
 Laundry still needs to be done.

Here is a great idea to help you put one together

 

Laundry Kit chgetready

Laundry Kit

1-6 gallon bucket with a 1" hole drilled in the middle of the lid

1 Breathing Mobile Washer 

208-455-8887 Breathing Washer

100 ft of polypropylene clothesline
96-100 Heavy Duty Diamond Clothespins

3 lbs of powdered concentrate laundry soap

 or make your own (see below

A Mop Bucket with a wringer would be great for rinsing and wringing your clothes as they will dry faster and save your hands (check out Sam's Club, Costco or your local cleaning supplies store)  
For a great wringer, check this out

To complete this kit you will need:

·   A container for soap (a Christmas tin works nicely) with ½ t measuring spoon, Sewing Kit (a Christmas tin works great for this too) with Heavy Duty Thread – Black, White, Cream, Red, Navy a pair of good fabric scissors.  Extra Needles, Heavy Duty Needles, Upholstery Needle, Pins, Buttons, Snaps, Hooks, Thimble or Two, Eye Glasses,  Left over jean leg cut off from Ella Mae Clothespin Bag to use for patches (see below)

Ella Mae Clothespin Bag (Make from an old pair of jeans with belt loops)

Jeans chgetready

 Directions
A pair of clean washed jeans.

 

Pull the front of the jeans down  chgetready

Stitch closed chgetready

Fold the first leg cut over and cut second  side chgetready

Turn inside out and lay down on a flat surface. Front of jeans upward. The front will be lower than

the back. Pin above the crotch of the jeans connecting the front to the back of the jeans.

 Serge across jeans from one side to the other creating a bag. Or stitch straight across and then turn and zig- zag across to reinforce the seam. Use the cut off legs of the jeans to use for patches

Turn right side out   chgetready

Fill it up and tie it on chgetready

Measure some rope that you have tied around your waist leaving at least 12-15" on each side. Knot the ends and thread through the belt hoops. Put the clothespins in and cinch up to hold pins inside when not in use. 

When ready to use, pull the rope out of the front loops, tie around your waistband there you have a pouch tied on.  If you can think of anything else that would be beneficial to your family-add it. 

                                  Ideas include a small wash board, wringer etc.

 Dry Powder Laundry Soap Recipe

1 1/2 c 20 Mule Team BORAX
1 1/2 c Arm and Hammer Super Washing Soda
1 Bar grated Fels naptha (or Kirk's Castile Soap)
1 c Baking Soda
10 drops of your favorite essential oil (opt)
Grate Fels Naptha and mix well with the Borax, Washing Soda, Baking Soda and essential oil
Store in an air tight tin w/lid and a measuring spoon inside
Use 2 T per load of laundry

Cottonwood Heights Amateur Radio Club CHARC

Shake Out 2014

Take a look at the great video from our Amateur Radio Club CHARC
We had a great drill.
Successful after many hours of planning from the city to the block captains.
We have a great city of awesome residents, volunteers and city officials working together.

We look forward to building on this experience in the coming year.
We will be preparing through the year to build on what we have learned.

Awesome work from our Amateur Radio Club, City Officials, District and Precinct Comms, Block Captains and Residents!

Earthquake Preparation

Ever wonder what to do in the event of an earthquake?


Start Here, we will give you lots of great information that you can practice to be ready.
                                       
                                                         Kids at School

This is a great teacher!  Give a cheer for great teachers.  Rah Rah Rah
         And Great kids who listen and learn!  Yea for obedient children!!!


                                                         Learn From Others

Utilities

 Light & Heat Education

 Power      

What to do when the power goes out in any type of emergency.

Take a look at Rocky Mountain Power, many of your questions answered as you navigate around the website.  

Check out the safey & education area, and be sure to share what you learn with your family and friends.  

Rocky Mountain Power has done an amazing job to educate us.  

Enjoy your adventure as you learn valuable information on their site.

Be sure to take a look at Making a Family Emergency Plan and be sure to watch the video, about outage reporting and restoration by clicking here

Heat

Ever wondered what to do in an emergency concerning your gas meter?   You will learn all about how to protect your meter.

Take a look at Questar Gas.  Their site has great information for you.  Take a look at all they have done for our safety and education.

Also pipeline safety and amazing safety brochures to download for your convenience to learn more.



Blue Stake
Remember To Always Call Blue Stake if you have questions on where you need to dig

 

Earth Quake Safety

Take a look at this great website  www.shakeout.org to get involved in ShakeOut 2016.
Learn more,  you can even register what you would like to practice for ShakeOut, then be sure to do it!
Have fun playing "What to do in the event of an earthquake."
Share the information and the website with your family and friends so they can get prepared too.
Shake Out is AWESOME! Knowing what to do in the event of an earthquake is priceless.
Following is a teaser of what you can gain from the website, what a great resource.
Take some time to learn and discover for yourself the skills that may save your life!  It is so cool!
Click here to get the full scoop Drop Cover Hold on!
Thank YOU shakeout.org, Great Service, Great website!


In Cottonwood Heights, we will be playing "How to use our Emergency Ribbons" for Shake Out this year April 16th.
All residents are invited to join us.  We will begin the drill @ 9:00 AM.

Get

 Ready to

 Shake

   Out!

       April 16, 2016, 9:00 am -  Begin the drill

   Neighbors place an emergency ribbon, Red, Yellow, Green or Black

           so your Block Captain can see it from the road.

   Block Captains report ribbon colors to your Precinct Comms

           Precinct Comms report ribbon colors to your District Comms

   Remember this is a drill………….

so have some fun!!!!

                                                             The Great Utah/Cottonwood Heights

                                                                        Shake Out

                                                         2016

Place one of the Emergency Ribbons so that your Block Captains can see it from the street.

The Block Captain will report the neighbors in his/her block ribbon colors displayed to the Precinct Comms (neighborhood or ward communications operator).

Then the Precinct Comms will report all the blocks in their Precinct (neighborhood or ward) ribbon colors to the District Comms (another word for Stake Communications Operator).
The District Comms will report the collected data from the Precincts to the City Comms or EOC (Emergency Operations Center)
Voila! Crossing fingers and toes that the process works! We will all learn so much.
All Block Captains are encouraged to meet together with their Precinct Leaders to document their experience right after the drill. (this should only take about 20 min)
Document where the black areas in the Precinct are for transmission on the walkie talkies, was the transmission understandable? what needs to be worked on?  Were the ribbons seen from the road? What did we learn? etc.
Follow up is so valuable and can be built upon for the next drill.
After the drill is over, all residents are encouraged to place their ribbon used back with the entire Emergency Ribbon packet, so it is ready for the next drill, or maybe (oh no, don't say it!) Earthquake or Event.