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** Make a simplex radio contact and exchange signal reports. | ** Make a simplex radio contact and exchange signal reports. | ||
* 8e.3 Demonstrate, using an HF transmitter/receiver, correct tuning in to an amateur SSB voice signal and a Morse signal. Read the signal strength meter. | * 8e.3 Demonstrate, using an HF transmitter/receiver, correct tuning in to an amateur SSB voice signal and a Morse signal. Read the signal strength meter. | ||
* 8e.4 Demonstrate correct operation of an HF transmitter/receiver in an SSB contact. Make an HF SSB voice contact and exchange signal reports. | * 8e.4 Demonstrate correct operation of an HF transmitter/receiver in an SSB contact. [http://www.essexham.co.uk/files/HF_QSO_Script.pdf Make an HF SSB voice contact and exchange signal reports.] | ||
** ''Note: Controls used shall include frequency, the RIT (clarifier), audio gain (volume), RF gain, microphone gain and antenna tuner (ATU).'' | ** ''Note: Controls used shall include frequency, the RIT (clarifier), audio gain (volume), RF gain, microphone gain and antenna tuner (ATU).'' | ||
* 8e.5 Demonstrate a CQ call on VHF/UHF, making a contact and initiating a change of frequency (QSY) off the calling channel. | * 8e.5 [http://www.essexham.co.uk/guides/getting-started-vhf-script.pdf Demonstrate a CQ call on VHF/UHF, making a contact and initiating a change of frequency (QSY) off the calling channel.] | ||
* 8f.1 Demonstrate connecting a transmitter/receiver to a power supply, antenna and feeder. | * 8f.1 Demonstrate connecting a transmitter/receiver to a power supply, antenna and feeder. | ||
* 8f.2 Demonstrate, using a l/2 dipole antenna with adjustable elements, that the SWR varies as the length of the elements are varied. Set up the dipole for minimum SWR. | * 8f.2 Demonstrate, using a l/2 dipole antenna with adjustable elements, that the SWR varies as the length of the elements are varied. Set up the dipole for minimum SWR. | ||
