In the Galileo Amateur Radio Club, students prepare to test for amateur radio licenses and learn about amateur radio, including: circuit boards, radio frequencies, radio waves, antennas, Ohm’s Law, FCC guidelines for talking on a radio, codes and ciphers, the radio alphabet, and Morse code. Students do not compete, but they have fun with Fox Hunts (finding a hidden beacon with a handheld radio)!
WHO:
4th – 8th grade students only. Capacity is limited to 10 students.
WHEN:
Starting September 28th, held on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month AFTER school in Mrs. Kwid’s room (Room 302).
COST:
$35 / per participant **
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