Do you know Series - 6

Do you know that:

Upon switching on your amateur radio, you are required to listen on the frequency to ensure that it is free, before you can operate your radio?

To join the conversation if its not free, you are to give them your callsign during the pause period, and not use the word "break" or "contact"?

When operating through a repeater, the order of priority should be as tabulated below:

First - Stations relaying/transmitting emergency or distress message

Second - Stations using low power or handsets

Third - Stations that are Mobile

Fourth - Stations that are at Base or high powered handsets

Prohibited Transmissions

Communications relating to anti government/religion/politics/business and racial issues/other issues that are sensitive to the people of Malaysia.

No transmission of music; communications intended to facilitate a criminal act; messages in codes or ciphers intended to obscure the meaning thereof; messages containing profane, offensive, obscene or indecent words of any language.

No engagement in any form of broadcasting for sending news, advertisements for percuniary reward for and on behalf of a third party.

You should not use the amateur radio apparatus such as to disrupt the usage of the amateur radio frequency or any other acts which can cause interference with other services.

You should not retransmit programs or signals from any types of radio station other than an amateur station, except weather forecast information intended for use by the general public and originated from a Malaysian Government station.

Adapted from MCMC Amateur Radio Guidelines

Lightning Strikes to Jalopies

What happens when lightning strikes a vehicle? The answer, gleaned from anecdotal observations, is all the way from "nothing" to "Wow! What a mess. . . my car is a disaster."

Electrically speaking, at lightning's higher frequencies, currents are carried mostly on the outside of conducting objects. A thick copper wire or a hollow-wall metal pipe will carry most of the lightning on outer surfaces. This phenomenon is called Skin Effect. The same holds true for lightning when it strikes metal vehicles: the outer surface carries most of the electricity. The persons inside this steel box can be likened to protected by a partial Faraday Cage.

But, consistent with lightning's capricious nature, situations alter results. Is the car dry or wet? If the car is made of fiberglass (a poor conductor) or a convertible, Skin Effect principles may not work. [Corvette and Saturn owners please note.]

The complete article is available at :

http://www.lightningsafety.com/nlsi_pls/vehicle_strike.html


The website has some good photos of Jalopies after being struck by lightning!

Buy & Sell

We are starting a post that is meant for Ham Operators to
buy and sell their equipment. The idea is to get the buyers
to contact the sellers or VV and negotiate the pricing
accordingly. We already have 3 sellers wanting to sell good
used Ham equipment.

1. 5W Yaesu Portable set (used).......Asking price RM600 o.n.o.

Seller : 9W2-MCT 012-2138257

2. 5W Yaesu Portable set (used).......Asking price RM700 o.n.o.

Seller : 9W2-XYZ 012-3342055

3. Item already SOLD

4. C.B. handy walki-talki 27Mhz 40Ch.I have two units of brand new C.B. handy
walki-talki for sale.
Brand: Alan38 by CTE InternationalChannel Selection: 40 Channel synthesized circuitFrequeny Range: 26.960 - 27.400 MHz
Modulation Mode: AM
Maximum Voltage: 13,8 V DC Power Adaper
Battery: AA x 10 pcs rechargable.
RF Power Output: 4W High / 1W Low
Rubber Duck Antenna: 50 ohm
http://www.radio.org.pl/radiotelefony/alan38.php
Pricing at RM550.00 each...But selling two units for RM1000.00 (discounted!)
Not used, still in packing!

Seller : 9W2YJ Rodney H/P: 013-3301736 mailto:9w2yj@amsat.org

The other seller, 9W2TTT has requested to withdraw his offer of sale.


Please email us for putting your items on this blogspot.

Do you know Series - 5

Do you know that?

1. Amateur radio operators are not allowed to do anything
with their radios that generate financial income.

2. Amateur radio operators are prohibited from broadcasting
to the public. The Amateur radio transmission is meant to be
received by other radio amateur operators/stations only.

3. There are 3 types of Amateur Station Apparatus Assignment
under Amateur Radio Category.
a) Amateur Station Apparatus Assignment Class A
b) Amateur Station Apparatus Assignment Class B
c) Amateur Repeater Station

4. The minimun age for a candidate to apply for the RAE
is 14 years old, and 18 years for the CW test?

5. The ASAA must be displayed as near to the equipment
as possible?

6. The Station Log Book must be provided to record :
a) Dates of all transmissions
b) Time of commencement and ending of all contacts made
c) Frequency & band used/Class or mode of transmission
d) Power output
e) Call Signs/contact name or handle made
f) Details of test caried out
g) Locations when operations are from any temporary locations
h) Serialised numbered records in paper or electronic forms

7. The definitions of Base/Mobile/Portable Stations
Base - Station being operated from ASAA Licence address
Mobile - Stations being operated while moving, such as in a car
Portable - Station being operated away from registered address
for certain period of time
Earth - Station being worked with amateur radio satellites

8. The word "break" should never be used to join a conversation
in progress

9. The word "break" is only used to deliver emergency traffic

10. Radio operators are required to give a 3 second pause
within the audio message. At least one 3 second pause be
given in any 1 minute length message

Extracted from MCMC Guidelines for Radio Amateurs

RAE Review Class 28May2005

Our friends have managed to get a Venue for us to conduct the
RAE Review session on the 28May05 at Proton Edar Training Room,
Lot 203 Jalan Ampang. The Venue is within a "stone's throw" from
the Ampang/Outer Middle Ring Road Intersection. It has also been highlighted
that the Proton Edar Showroom is very close to Land Rover
and Volvo Showroom.

Review Session is from 10 am to 4 pm on that day,
with a lunch break of 1 hour from 12.30 to 1.30 pm.

Programme for that day will be as follows:

10 am to 12.30 pm Going through the Syllabus and Q & A
12.30 to 1.30 pm Lunch
1.30 to 2.30 pm 1st 50 Questions Test
2.45 to 3.45 pm 2nd 50 Questions Test
3.45 to 4 pm Test Questions Results

Any other matters, can be discussed after 4 pm.

For further info, pls call any one of us.

Tony 9W2MCT at 012-2138257
Wilson 9W2XI at 012-2320393
Raja 9W2RYS at 019-2602606
Satish 9W2SSJ at 019-2269216
Saiful 9W2SAI who arranged for the Venue

We sincerely hope this Review session will be beneficial
to all those taking the RAE next month and also put
MARTS in the forefront!

RAE 7June2005 2p.m. Venue change?

The might be a change of venue from the usual, for the upcoming Radio Amateur Examination Central Region.

It is possible that the Venue for the Exam can be in Shah Alam City, instead of PWTC!

Keep a look out for the letter from MCMC.

Do you know Series - 4

1. If the licensed operator of an amateur radio station is
absent overseas, the home station may be used by:
a. any member of the immediate family to maintain contact
with only the licensed operator
b. any person with an appropriate amateur radio licence
c. the immediate family to communicate with any amateur
radio operator
d. the immediate family if a separate licence for mobile use
has been obtained by the absent operator


2. If you contact another station and your signal is strong
and perfectly readable, you should:
a. turn on your speech processor
b. reduce your SWR
c. not make any changes, otherwise you may lose contact
d. reduce your transmitter power output to the minimum
needed to maintain contact

3. You identify your amateur station by transmitting your:
a. "handle"
b. callsign
c. first name and your location
d. full name

4. The Morse code signal SOS is sent by a station:
a. with an urgent message
b. in grave and imminent danger and requiring immediate
assistance
c. making a report about a shipping hazard
d. sending important weather information

5. If you hear distress traffic and are unable to render
assistance, you should:
a. maintain watch until you are certain that assistance is
forthcoming
b. enter the details in the log book and take no further action
c. take no action
d. tell all other stations to cease transmitting

6. The term "harmful interference" means:
a. interference which obstructs or repeatedly interrupts
radiocommunication services
b. an antenna system which accidentally falls on to a
neighbour's property
c. a receiver with the audio volume unacceptably loud
d. interference caused by a station of a secondary service

7. The frequency band 146 to 148 MHz is:
a. shared with other communication services
b. allocated exclusively for police communications
c. exclusive to repeater operation
d. reserved for emergency communications

8. An element which falls somewhere between being an
insulator and a conductor is called a:
a. P-type conductor
b. intrinsic conductor
c. semiconductor
d. N-type conductor

9. An electric current passing through a wire will produce
around the conductor:
a. an electric field
b. a magnetic field
c. an electrostatic field
d. nothing

10.Four good electrical insulators are:
a. plastic, rubber, wood, carbon
b. glass, wood, copper, porcelain
c. paper, glass, air, aluminium
d. glass, air, plastic, porcelain

11.One kilohm is:
a. 10 ohm
b. 0.01 ohm
c. 0.001 ohm
d. 1000 ohm

12.The watt is the unit of:
a. power
b. magnetic flux
c. electromagnetic field strength
d. breakdown voltage

13.The voltage across a resistor carrying current can be
calculated using the formula:
a. E = I + R [voltage equals current plus resistance]
b. E = I - R [voltage equals current minus resistance]
c. E = I x R [voltage equals current times resistance]
d. E = I / R [voltage equals current divided by resistance]

14.A current of 2 ampere flows through a 16 ohm resistance.
The applied voltage is:
a. 8 volt
b. 14 volt
c. 18 volt
d. 32 volt

15.This combination of series resistors could replace a
single 120 ohm resistor:
a. five 24 ohm
b. six 22 ohm
c. two 62 ohm
d. five 100 ohm

Do you know Series - 3

Can you remember the resistor colour codes?

Do you know Series - 2

What term describes the process of combining an information signal with a radio signal?
A. Superposition
B. Modulation
C. Demodulation
D. Phase-inversion

What would be the voltage across a 50-ohm dummy load dissipating 1200 watts?
A. 173 volts
B. 245 volts
C. 346 volts
D. 692 volts

What does RST mean in a signal report?
A. Recovery, signal strength, tempo
B. Recovery, signal speed, tone
C. Readability, signal speed, tempo
D. Readability, signal strength, tone

What is a magnetic field?
A. Current through the space around a permanent magnet
B. The space through which a magnetic force acts
C. The space between the plates of a charged capacitor, through
which a magnetic force acts
D. The force that drives current through a resistor

If two resistors are connected in series, what is their total resistance?
A. The difference between the individual resistor values
B. Always less than the value of either resistor
C. The product of the individual resistor values
D. The sum of the individual resistor values

What is parallel-conductor feed line?
A. Two wires twisted around each other in a spiral
B. Two wires side-by-side held apart by insulating material
C. A center wire inside an insulating material that is covered
by a metal sleeve or shield
D. A metal pipe that is as wide or slightly wider than a
wavelength of the signal it carries

What does it mean to say that a repeater has an input and an output frequency?
A. The repeater receives on one frequency and transmits on another
B. The repeater offers a choice of operating frequency, in case one is busy
C. One frequency is used to control the repeater and another is used to
retransmit received signals
D. The repeater must receive an access code on one frequency before retransmitting
received signals

What is the characteristic impedance of flat-ribbon TV-type twin-lead?
A. 50 ohms
B. 75 ohms
C. 100 ohms
D. 300 ohms

Why does a dummy antenna provide an RF safe environment for transmitter adjusting?
A. The dummy antenna carries the RF energy far away from the station
before releasing it
B. The RF energy is contained in a halo around the outside of the dummy antenna
C. The RF energy is not radiated from a dummy antenna, but is converted to heat
D. The dummy antenna provides a perfect match to the antenna feed impedance

Which potential does the green wire in a three-wire electrical plug represent?
A. Neutral
B. Hot
C. Hot and neutral
D. Ground

Antennas and Such (Not Canai & Such)

Rodney 9W1YJ said...
Dear SWL and Hams,

Re:Cables for your Amateur Radio Setup
======================================

Here is some technical infomation on cables to use when you setup your rig in the car. It the in appropriate cables is use then the performance is degraded... always look for low lost in transmision cable and minimum amp a cable can take to power your rig hungry RF output.


For the Antenna Cables use ...
------------------------------
Manyfacturer: Mitti Cables Mfg Sdn Bhd
Coaxial Cable = RG-58A/U = 50 ohms, Atten(db/100m) 16.1, 100 Meters.

http://www.dse.com.au/cgi-bin/dse.storefront/4286f57e01960bb2273fc0a87f9c0747/Exp
ort/catalogs/DTS0000049

For the DC Power Cable use ...
==============================
Manufacturer: Fajar Cables Sdn Bhd
PVC Auto Cables = Multi Strand = Size :28/.26, 30 Meters. 14.9Amp.
PVC Auto Cables = Multi Strand = Size :35/.26, 30 Meters. 18.6Amp.

http://www.dse.com.au/cgi-bin/dse.filereader?4286f57e01960bb2273fc0a87f9c0747+EN/
catalogs/DTS0000048

Good Luck
73

Rodney
9W2YJ
mailto:9w2yj@amsat.org

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Rodney 9W2YJ said...
Dear All Hams,

Here is a interesting high gain homebrew antenna...

3 stacker x 3/4 wave for 2 meter Vertical antenna

http://yb0ah.tripod.com/homebrew/notes/2m/vhf2m_ant.html

Yours,

Rodney
9W2YJ
mailto:9w2yj@amsat.org

Do you know Series - 1

What type of voltage regulator limits the voltage drop across its junction when a specified current passes through it in the reverse-breakdown direction?

A. A Zener diode
B. A three-terminal regulator
C. A bipolar regulator
D. A pass-transistor regulator

What test instrument would be useful to measure DC resistance?

A. An oscilloscope
B. A spectrum analyzer
C. A noise bridge
D. An ohmmeter

What is the purpose of repeater operation?

A. To cut your power bill by using someone else's higher power system
B. To help mobile and low-power stations extend their usable range
C. To transmit signals for observing propagation and reception
D. To communicate with stations in services other than amateur

When fuses are installed in 12-volt DC wiring, where should they be placed?

A. At the radio
B. Midway between voltage source and radio
C. Fuses aren't required for 12-volt DC equipment
D. At the voltage source

Where would you connect an SWR meter to measure standing wave ratio?

A. Between the feed line and the antenna
B. Between the transmitter and the power supply
C. Between the transmitter and the receiver
D. Between the transmitter and the ground

If signals from your transmitter are causing front-end overload in your neighbor's television receiver, who is responsible for taking care of the interference?

A. You alone are responsible, since your transmitter is causing the problem
B. Both you and the owner of the television receiver share the responsibility
C. The FCC must decide if you or owner of the television receiver are responsible
D. The owner of the television receiver is responsible

If a dial marked in kilohertz shows a reading of 7125 kHz, what would it show if it were marked in megahertz?

A. 0.007125 MHz
B. 7.125 MHz
C. 71.25 MHz
D. 7,125,000 MHz

What is the basic unit of electromotive force (EMF)?

A. The volt
B. The watt
C. The ampere
D. The ohm

If a radio wave makes 3,725,000 cycles in one second, what does this mean?

A. The radio wave's voltage is 3725 kilovolts
B. The radio wave's wavelength is 3725 kilometers
C. The radio wave's frequency is 3725 kilohertz
D. The radio wave's speed is 3725 kilometers per second

If you have a hand-held transceiver with an output of 250 milliwatts, how many watts would this be?

A. 0.01
B. 25
C. 0.25
D. 0.125

What is the basic unit of resistance?

A. The volt
B. The watt
C. The ampere
D. The ohm

What is the basic unit of electrical power?

A. The ohm
B. The watt
C. The volt
D. The ampere

In Figure below, what is the name of element 3 of the Yagi antenna?

A. Director
B. Reflector
C. Boom
D. Driven element



In Figure below, which symbol represents a single-pole, double- throw switch?

A. Symbol 1
B. Symbol 2
C. Symbol 3
D. Symbol 4



In Figure below, which symbol represents a PNP transistor?

A. Symbol 1
B. Symbol 2
C. Symbol 3
D. Symbol 4






Courtesy of E-Ham.net
Look out for the next series coming up!

2Meter Net

The scene at Restuarant Ali Baba TTDI KL where the 2 meter Net was the HQ for the night of 13May2005




Getting ready to "buka kedai" by 9W2MCT watched by 9M2RS, VP of MARTS.




The "Interview by NST"




The "interview Part 2"




Enjoying some Teh Tarik & "borak2"




Using "Blue Tooth earpiece" for communicating to "Ham Radio"?




Pak Do Lah cannot believe it !




9W2RYS talking to a Hammer.




The 5 foot way of Ali Baba taken over by Hammers !




9W2MCT on the radio!




9W2AXN & 9W2MRR checking the view from the Web Cam that was transmitted Live!




9W2XI with the Web Cam set up!




VP MARTS 9M2RS collecting the forms for MARTS Membership




All attention towards the Marts Vice President 9M2RS collecting the forms




Pak Do Lah's MARTS Vest..Bersinar2


Sorry, some pictures are not clear, as taken in the dark & hands shaky !

Marts SWL Joining fee waived

Message posted by 9M2RT through the comment button and highlighted here.


I received news from the 9W2IL who is the responsible for the publicity and public relations of MARTS that they are on a membership drive for SWL. Between now and 8 June (after RAE), the joining fees for SWL to join the society is waived.Please pass this message around during the 2m net this Friday nite.
73,

9M2RT

Posted by 9W2SSJ

Practice RAE EXAM

If you want to try out for the RAE Exams, try out some of these questions and check the answers. DO NOT cheat!


http://www.eham.net/exams/generateexams


Please bear in mind, some of the questions do not apply to our Malaysian enviroment.

Courtesy of eham.net website

9W2SSJ

RAE Guidelines by MCMC

For those people that are going to sit for the Radio Amateur Examination to be held during the month of June 2005, the above link will take you to MCMC website that contains the guidelines.

Please post through the comments link below for any clarification required.

http://www.mcmc.gov.my/facts_figures/codes_gl/guidelines/pdf/Guideline%20for%20Amateur%20Radio%20Service%20in%20Malaysia.pdf

MARTS 2005 AGM photos by 9M2RT

9M2RT has published MARTS 2005 AGM photos taken at Penang at his blogspot.

Go to this link to view:

http://mycanong6.blogspot.com/

9W2SSJ

Amateur Radio

Things you need to know about

What is Amateur Radio?

Amateur Radio, also affectionately known as "ham radio", is the hobby of constructing, experimenting and communicating via radio.
Amateur radio fans communicate with each other around the world via a set number of radio frequencies.

When was Amateur Radio started?

Amateur Radio is as old as radio itself. In 1912, the American Congress passed the first laws regulating radio transmissions in the US. By 1914, amateur experimenters were communicating nationwide and setting up a system to relay messages from coast to coast. In Malaysia, amateur radio was the precurser to commercial radio broadcast.

What can I do with Amateur Radio?

Unlike other communications technologies, Amateur Radio allows you to communicate from virtually anywhere! You can communicate from the top of a mountain; your home or behind the wheel of your car. You can take the radio wherever you go. In times of disaster (such as the recent Tsunami), when regular communncations channels fail, "hams" can swing into action assisting emergency communication efforts and work with public service agencies . Amateur Radio operators can talk to Shuttle astronauts or bounce signals off the moon for wider area coverage. Amateur Radio operators can also transmit images and files digitally. Know of any other hobby with so much to offer?

I don't have a lot of time. Can I still enjoy the hobby?

You bet! The beauty of operating an Amateur Radio is that it can fit the time, space and budget that you decide is right for you. Its got that low stress, high fun ratio that so many busy people seek in their off-hours. It can also be great family fun or a solitary pleasure.

What will this cost me?

A basic new hand-held radio can cost about the same as an inexpensive 19-inch TV. A new tabletop multi-band unit can cost about the same as a PC. Materials to get you started are relatively inexpensive and the exam fee you'll pay when you're ready to test, is nominal. Alternatively, if you are inclined to experiment, as most Amateur Radio Operators are, you can build your own Amateur Radio Unit.

Who can help me out?

Amateur Radio clubs are located all over the country and are eager to help newcomers. Many of these clubs have their own websites, which contain a large amount of information on the hobby. One example of such a site is the one hosted by the Malaysian Amateur Radio Transmitters' Soceity ("MARTS") at http://www.marts.org.my (now web site is inactive), or unoffical websites such as www.martsnews.blogspot.com
and this site.

How do I become an Amateur Radio operator

Only certified Amateur Radio operators can operate Amateur Radio equipment. In order to get a certificate, you should be above 14 years old, a Malaysian Citizen and have passed any of the following:

• Radio theory and understanding of Radio Regulations for Class B Certificate; or

• Radio theory, understanding of Radio Regulations and Morse Code Test for Class A Cetificate.

Are there any fees payable?

Yes, you have to pay an annual fee for the Certificate. The fee for Class A Certificate is RM36, while for Class B Cerificate is RM24.

Adapted from Suruhanjaya Komunikasi dan Multimedia Malaysia leaflet

9W2SSJ

Malaysian VHF Simplex Frequencies

Do you know the Amateur Band Simplex Frequencies ?


VHF Frequency MHz/Channel Number

145.2000 V16 145.2125 V17 145.2250 V18 145.2375 V19 145.2500 V20

145.2625 V21 145.2750 V22 145.2875 V23 145.3000 V24 145.3125 V25

145.3250 V26 145.3375 V27 145.3500 V28 145.3625 V29 145.3750 V30

145.3875 V31 145.4000 V32 145.4125 V33 145.4250 V34 145.4375 V35

145.4500 V36 145.4625 V37 145.4750 V38 145.4875 V39 145.5000 V40

145.5000 is the Calling Frequency

145.5125 V41 145.5250 V42 145.5375 V43 145.5500 V44 145.5625 V45

145.5250 is not to be used at this time

145.5750 V46 145.5875 V47

Do you know the RST Code Table ?

Readability

R1 Unreadable
R2 Barely readable, occasional words distinguishable
R3 Readable with considerable difficulty
R4 Readable with practically no difficulty
R5 Perfectly readable

Signal Strength

S1 Faint, signals barely perceptible
S2 Very weak signals
S3 Weak signals
S4 Fair signals
S5 Fairly good signals
S7 Moderately strong signals
S8 Strong signals
S9 Extremly strong signals

Tone (used in CW reporting)

1 - AC hum, very loud and broad
2 - Very rugh ac, very harsh and broad
3 - Rough ac tone, rectified but not filtered
4 - Rough note, some trace of filtering
5 - Filtered rectified ac but strong ripple modulated
6 - Filtered tonem definite trace of ripple modlation
7 - Near pure tone, trace of ripple modulation
8 - near perfect tone, slight trace of modulation
9 - Perfect tone, no trace of ripple or modulation of any kind