Apoplogies to all. Several of us wanted to get a certified branch of the Mercury Amateur Radio Association launched here in BC. Due to circumstances beyond our individual control certification has not yet taken place. I will continue to run this web site without the Mercury Logo until an association is formed. VA7DH
A Link to The Mercury Amateur Radio Association of Alberta -
http://www.mercuryalberta.ca/www/radio/MaraAlberta/Mercury_Alberta/MARA.html
(Check the "Latest News" page)
Note: the text in blue is/are hot links to material either on this Web site's server or on some external site. If the menu on the left side disappears when you go to another page then use the "back arrow key" on the top left of your screen to get back. I don't want you to get lost. Lets stay together on this journey, and lets remember that this is fun. O/K ! Explore around and get familiar with all the menu selections.
The purpose of this site is to provide materials for Canadians who wish to get their Basic Amateur Radio certificates. I happen to be a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and hence the name of the site. If you are interested in discovering more about the church you can email me or better yet go to the "www.mormon.org" web site which is official and you can get the straight goods. I have been a member since 14 years old to now, 63, and have seen and experienced church life and can vouch that it is an excellent organization with honest roots. I cannot agree with some of the break away groups that have sprung up. Anyway, I don't want to say more than that. As I said, this site is not to preach but to make more certified amateur radio operators, and hopefully, more friends. All the best to all of you.
Guide to Amateur Radio for New Hams or Those Contemplating Becoming Amateur radio Operators
http://www.eham.net/newham/
Why Should "YOU" Become a HAM Radio Operator ?
- Make yourself available as a communications specialist for your local municipal emergency preparedness group.
- Prepare yourself to be a communicator for your ward, stake, or other organization where you can serve.
- Add ham radio to your skills if you are a blue water sailor, for safety and socializing.
- If you are involved in scouts this is a skill that you can possibly use while wandering the wilderness with a bunch of kids (safety), it also helps inspire them to do greater things - it's true.
- You can work with your local junior high school counselors to create an amateur radio enrichment program. It does wonders for young people where they are at the crossroads of life. If you want to know more just contact Radio Amateurs Canada, Youth Education section - http://www.rac.ca/YEP/contact.htm.
- O/K here's a thought for you folks that may be living in the outback or considering living there, maybe living on a remote spot like a light house or, like me in the past, a remote radio repeater site. Get your amateur certification with high enough qualification to operate on HF. You won't ever regret it. It'll help keep you from getting "bushed". Think that it can't happen? Sure it can, the mind is a delicate thing. Being able to have feedback with a real live body on the other end of a radio link is a real help.
- Do you have aspirations to travel to exotic lands but can't afford to right now? There are lots of people in foreign lands who want to practice their English skills. They'd love to talk to you. I have a friend who did that and he soon found that he had invitations to visit. His amateur radio contacts provided him with opportunities to go to some very wonderful places and be with great people. If it weren't for that his trips would have been limited to the usual tourist fair and not nearly so interesting or memorable.
All the best
VA7DH / Donn
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Please advise me if there are any failed links. Thanks!
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