HAM Radio
What are the 3 main levels of the HAM radio license?
Technician, General, and Extra
What does MRO stand for?
Mission Radio Operator
How does C.A.P teach how to use a radio through ES?
by qualifying to be an MRO
What is the total amount of radio's CAP has?
Small radio's are usually what type?
VHF (Very High Frequency)
Besides radios, what other knowledge can HAM radio provide?
Electronics
Where can an MRO operate?
Mission Base or Ground Team(s)
How can a RVCS cadet get a HAM radio License?
The MORE project, or getting advice on studying for the License Exam
What is the main use of C.A.P Communications?
ES (Emergency Services)
What type of radio allows to talk to others who are far away?
HF (High Frequency)
Build satilites, talk to the ISS, talk to people who are far away
Do you need a HAM radio License to be an MRO?
No
Who has been handling on getting cadets to get their license at RVCS?
Senior Member Giri
Who gives Civil Air Patrol the frequencies we use?
USAF (United States Air Force)
WFM usually has what operators?
Commercial Operators (Ex: News Outlets)
What jobs can knowledge from the HAM radio license provide? (Besides those in the military)
Civilian Transport and Airport Jobs (Such as an ATC)
Does an aircraft participating in ES need an MRO?
No
How many CAP members are holding or qualifiying to get communication qualifications?
19,000
Besides the US, what other wings have C.A.P Communication Programs?
The District of Columbia and Peurto Rico
Technician license expires after how long?
10 years
What is one app you can have access to once you get your HAM radio license?
EchoLink
Name at least one requirment you have to complete to be a qualified MRO
GES - General Emergency Services, ICUT - Introductory Communications User Training, MRO - Commander Approval for Prerequisites, IS100, IS700, Complete Task L-0001 (Basic Communication Procedures for ES Operations, Complete Task L-0002 (Perform Radio Operating Procedures), Complete Task L-0003 (Employ appropriate radio frequencies repeaters), Complete Task L-0004 (message handling procedures), Complete Task L-0005 (Chose a good communications site), Complete Task L-0006 (Take steps to regain communications), Complete Task L-0007 (conduct scheduled contacts), Complete Task L-0008 (Send a position report) ,Complete Task L-0009 (Report a clue or find), Complete Task L-0010 (Communications Safety Procedures, Complete Task P-0101 (Demonstrate the ability to keep a log), Participate as MRO in 2 training exercises, CAPT 117 ES continuing education exam Part-3
Do most CAP communnication members do amateur radio?
Yes
Bonus: How many mobile radios does C.A.P have?
10,000
What does the FCC stand for (the people who regulate radio communications across the US)
Federal Communications Commision