Mon Jun 18, 6:00 PM - Fri Jun 29, 1:00 AM

UF/IFAS Extension Office - Brevard County

Brevard County 3695, Cocoa, FL 32926

Community: Merritt Island

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"Ham'n It Up With 4-H” – Amateur Radio Certification for Kids and Families Taught in a "kid friendly” way, students will learn the necessary skills, knowledge and abilities to pass their entry-level Ham Radio exam, the Technician Class.

Event Details

Yes, this is an intense 20 hour class, BUT it is all hands-on, practical and fun! Students will learn from some of the top educators and scientists in the county to solder circuit boards, make an antenna and learn to talk through satellites or with astronauts on board the International Space Station. How cool is that??!!
Books and study materials will be distributed prior to the class, so the learning can begin. All books, exam fees and materials are included in the cost of the course. For more information contact Gus Koerner at Tel: 321-633-1702 or by email at gkoerner@ufl.edu
Dates: June 18 to 21 and 25 to 28. One weekend activity is highly recommended on Sat., June 23.Time: 6 to 8 PMRequirements: age 10 and up. Age 10 to 12 requires a parent to be present.Cost: $65 per student - But check out our Early Bird Special!
What Can I Do With A Ham Radio License??
1. Talk around the world without the Internet or cell phones. Use your own “Internet” when the “other one” is down.
2. Send your voice, text and pictures to unusual places, both near and far.
3. Create your own network of ham radio friends and send instant text messages without cell phones.
4. Meet awesome people from all over the U.S. and around the world, on-the-air and in person at ham radio events.
5. Talk through satellites or with astronauts on board the International Space Station.
6. Send messages in code—learn Morse code.
7. Be a signal sleuth, “Fox” hunt for hidden radio signals, and with GPS—GeoFox!
8. Investigate the many new combined radio-Internet communication techniques.
9. Try a new sport—Radiosport: Compete-on-the-air for awards and fun!
10. Send a message around the world using less electricity than a nightlight.
11. Become a weather spotter and help your community prepare for weather events.
12. Use Amateur Radio to control models, robots, or even drones.
13. Support recovery efforts in emergencies.
14. Earn badges and patches through Scouting programs and participate in worldwide radio events.
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