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Hi! My name is Sandy and I enjoy the hobby of Amateur Radio also known as "ham radio". Many people know somewhat of what ham operators do, but there are a lot of other people I have run into who really don't have a clue. They still think it has something to do with CB (Citizen Band) radio. Ham radio has lead us forward in many aspects you may not be aware of. The Television and Radio industry would not exist as it is today if it weren't for ham radio operators conducting experiments in wireless communications. That cell phone and pager wouldn't be as convienient if there wasn't ham radio. Many aspects of communication technology can be traced back to experiments that ham radio operators have done.
I have been a licensed Tech+ operator since 1990. I can operate some HF (High Frequency "low bands"), most all VHF and UHF frequencies allowed by my class of license. That same year, the FCC (Federal Communications Commission) deregulated some of the rules of ham classifications to where you do not need to pass a Morse code test to get your license. You are restricted to certain bands of frequencies all of which are on the VHF and UHF spectrum. I mostly operate on the VHF bands, a simplex frequency that is used by some of the local hams in my community. The sun cycle however is begining to allow for more openings in the HF spectrum, so I am looking forward to getting back on 10 meters.
I was the Vice President in 1991 and President in 1992 of our local ham radio club. I was the first woman and the youngest person to ever achieve those offices. It taught me a lot about leadership and how to communicate with a group of people who have different ideas and opinions. I am not currently active in any ham organization at the time due to not having much free time to devote to such organizations.
I have assembled many links for your browsing pleasure that will
open up a whole new world to you, or at least I hope so. If you are already
familiar with ham radio, I am sure you will find the links informative
as well as entertaining. Updates to this page will occur so please bookmark
this page and check back to see whats new! Thanks for stopping by, 73 for
now!
