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Amateur Radio Defined

We are surrounded by an ocean of waves. Light waves allow us to see the vibrant color of flowers, sound waves allow us to hear a bird’s song, and heat waves can cook up a juicy burger. Radio waves, a magical combination of electricity and magnetism, allow us to make friends across the world, or allow for a casual conversation with our neighbor. And it may be the ONLY means of communication in times of disaster.

Welcome to the hobby of Amateur Radio. It’s cutting edge technology. It’s electronic tinkering. It’s public service.

There are more than 700,000 Amateur Radio license holders of all ages and abilities who manipulate radio waves to communicate across the country, the world, and even across our solar system.

Did you know there is often one astronaut with a Ham license assigned to the radio aboard the International Space Station that can be contacted by Amateur Radio? Or that you can bounce a radio signal off the moon?

Hams often help out with public service like keeping track of participants in a foot or bicycle marathon.

Of course, Ham Radio is also a social endeavor, and contact with people from different states, countries and cultures around the world allows us to be ambassadors of goodwill.

Chet Roberts K8KIZ, succinctly described the difference between a cell phone and a hand-held (HT) radio… “One person holds a cell phone to their ear and calls a friend. A Ham holds a HT to their ear and makes a friend.”

Ham radio is a wireless technology and as such, is the only way to communicate independent of the commercial power grid and the internet in times of natural or man-made disasters.

Phone lines can go down, cell service can be overrun with calls and texts, and emails are dependent on electricity so it can be difficult for survivors as well as first responders to get in touch. Amateur Radio assisted during 9-11, Puerto Rico Hurricanes, and tornado outbreaks. All were staffed with unpaid, volunteers called Amateur Radio operators..

Hospitals and Emergency Operation Centers set up Amateur Radio stations, and many police and firefighters learn the basics of Amateur Radio to pass the introductory level, Technician exam.

Note that FEMA endorsed the work of Amateurs, proclaiming, “We owe it to these volunteers to do everything we can to support their work to help communities bounce back when disaster strikes.”

Welcome to the world of Amateur Radio.

Come explore it with us – the Medina Two Meter Group.

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The Medina County Amateur Radio Club is a nonprofit, ARRL affiliated organization, incorporated  in the State of Ohio in 1975 as the Medina Two Meter (M2M) Group Inc.

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Medina County Amateur Radio Club

The Medina County Amateur Radio Club (M2M) is a nonprofit, ARRL Special Service registered, Amateur Radio organization based in Medina County, Ohio, dedicated to communication, public service, education and fellowship.
Many of our members also are involved with Skywarn, ARES/MECARS, RACES, and assist with community events. such as bicycle and foot races.
We meet on the second Monday of each month , either in-person or on-air.
See WWW.W8EOC.org for more information.

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Ron Hollis K8RJH presents an overview of DVMs, HotSpots, and what you need to participate in this rapidly growing aspect of Amateur Radio.
An Overview of DVM and Hotspots by Ron Hollas K8RJH
YouTube Video UCir8flYo92HfMMveQYYav2Q_-uF6Ln6qdSE
New Ohio Section manager, Tom Sly WB8LCD will introduce himself and share his immediate goals as Section Manager.
Introducing ARRL Ohio Section Manager, Tom Sly WB8LCD
YouTube Video UCir8flYo92HfMMveQYYav2Q_N0YLwMZVcYg
Baji K8IIT explains How to Program Your Radio Using CHIRP, a free, open-source tool for programming your amateur radio. It supports a large number of manufacturers and models, as well as providing a way to interface with multiple data sources and formats.
How to Program Your Radio Using CHIRP by Baji K8IIT
YouTube Video UCir8flYo92HfMMveQYYav2Q_WRk_hNSsMtw
This is a demonstration of several support applications that can run simultaneously with WSJT-X. 
     The JT-ALERT application monitors needed DXCC Entities, States, Zones, Grid Squares, and provides an interface for automatic logging of FT8 contacts.
     The N3FJP Amateur Contact Log will be used for auto-logging with WSJT-X and JT-ALERT.
     DXLAB SUITE provides world map monitoring which displays band propogation, along with an additional logging application.
     This presentation is for more serious FT8 users and those who would like to eliminate paper logging.
Enhanced FT8 Operation by Ed Eyerdom K8NVR
YouTube Video UCir8flYo92HfMMveQYYav2Q_fJiMWfvXWz4
Ed K8NVR will review the SDRplay RSPduo.  It is a dual-tuner wideband full featured 14-bit SDR  which  covers  the  entire  RF  spectrum  from  1kHz  to  2GHz giving 10MHz of spectrum visibility. Combined with the power of SDRuno software for Windows, you can simultaneously monitor two  completely  separate  2MHz  bands  of  spectrum  anywhere between 1kHz and 2GHz.  The RSPduo provides three software selectable antenna inputs, and clocking features ideally suited to industrial, scientific and educational applications.  All it needs is a computer and an antenna to provide excellent communications receiver  functionality.
SDR Play Review by Ed Eyerdom K8NVR
YouTube Video UCir8flYo92HfMMveQYYav2Q_lzgUGxpHLrA
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