2010 Year-End Summary

Course Description

This class will cover core course materials and operating procedures that have been updated, newly released, or not previously discussed, in the previous 12 months and provide a preview of things to come.

NOTE: this course is *not* a substitute for the core courses and does not replace the need to attend them.

Intended Audience

Any new or experienced hams or MACs that missed any of the core courses presented in 2009–2010 timeframe.

Prerequisites

• Valid Technician class or higher Amateur Radio license
• Course: Any of the core courses as defined in the MAC Program Standard Handbook

Format

In person, 3 hours

Students should bring

• Copy of course materials (see below)
• Pen/pencil and pad of paper

Learning Objectives

• Explain the County arrival and departure process
• Understand and explain proper message handling techniques
• Explain the changes to the County Frequency Plan
• Understand and implement the changes to SCCo packet operations
• Understand the new packet infrastructure
• Identify the changes to Outpost & PacFORMS
• Explain message tracking rationale and proper message passing techniques

Topics Covered

• Review Field Ops — Activation, process, forms, and arrival and departure process
• Message Handling
• Logging
• Packet — Web pages, network structure, network features, client software features, weekly packet check-in process
• MAC Program — Typical Assignments, entrance requirements, tracking and completing the process, earning a qualification, tracking your status, new assignment process, and more