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FOR NEW OPERATORS

	Ham Radio for Dummies Although the title appears somewhat condescending, Ham Radio for Dummies is actually a great reference book for both new and experienced amateur radio operators. Published in 2004, the book covers many amateur radio topics. - Visit the official Ham Radio for Dummies web site - Purchase book from Amazon.com (Lowest Price) or bn.com - Read an Excerpt and Bonus Chapter online (Requires Adobe Reader)
	Amateur Radio Equipment Suppliers Now that you have your amateur radio license, you have to outfit your ham shack. Here are a few equipment dealers who are eager to help you with that endeavor: - R&L Electronics - GigaParts - Universal Radio - Amateur Electronics Supply - Ham Radio Outlet - MFJ Enterprises - Texas Towers
	Public Service Opportunities Amateur radio operators have several opportunities to volunteer their time and skills to provide communications for a number of community events and special occasions. These public service events are an excellent way to hone important communications skills that are vital in the event of an emergency. The two site below have information about upcoming public service opportunities in the Dallas / Fort Worth Area. (Thanks to Carlton Doe W3DOE for submitting these links): N5TIM Public Service Events Dallas Amateur Radio Club Public Service Events
	EchoLink and IRLP This presentation on EchoLink and the Internet Radio Linking Project (IRLP) by W5BRK, Ron Barker, shows how ham radio operators can use Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) technology to extend the range of VHF and UHF communications to cover the entire world. You must use PowerPoint or a compatible viewer to read this presentation. You can download a free PowerPoint viewer. Better yet-- switch to OpenOffice. - Click here to view the presentation on Echolink and IRLP
	Build an APRS Tracker This excellent presentation by Carlton Doe W3DOE documents his experience building both a "nimble" and a "powerhouse" APRS Tracker and introduces the reader to the technology behind Automatic Position Reporting System (APRS). APRS combines ham radio, Global Positioning System (GPS) satellite receivers and packet radio to offer a useful technique for amateur radio operators to automatically track and report the position of vehicles and other objects. Carlton presented this topic at Ham-Com 2005 in Arlington, TX. Click here to view the presentation (Requires Adobe Reader)
	UI-View - APRS Software In this presentation, Carlton Doe W3DOE provides an overview of UI-View, a comprehensive Windows-based APRS [define] software package. The presentation covers both configuration and effective use of the software. Carlton also presented this topic at Ham-Com 2005 in Arlington, TX. Click here to view the presentation (Requires Adobe Reader)