KG6YKN
08-20-2006, 10:43 PM
I am trying to start a Ham Radio Club at my High School.
Do you have any advice to help?
2I0JVI
08-21-2006, 08:56 AM
My First piece of Advice- are there any other Amateur's besides yourself? #Or do you want to promote AR to get more people to take up licences?
Get some method of publicising your intentions and if you call a meeting it could be beneficial to bring a small portable transceiver for 2m or 1 for HF with a wire- this usually gets people interested when you tell them all the places that they can hear for themselves. #I suggest this, because it worked with a few of my friends, albeit I didnt take a rig into school but invited them to my QTH and showed them it all, right down to calling CQ via CW on 30m.
If I come up with anymore ideas I will let you know.
Vy 73 es tnx de N Ireland,
Jonathan Mi3JVI
KB9ZLB
08-21-2006, 01:34 PM
I actually started a club at my High School, but it died after I graduated.
First, speak with teachers, school mates, and, most importantly, the principal.
When you speak with teachers, I recomend those in the science area. They can use ham radio to help when they teach.
Also, speak with class mates. Are any of them ham's or show the slightest interest? If so, great! The hardest step is done!
Next, the principal. Make sure it is okay with him/her. If s/he okays it and shows interest, you are in high cotton! Any more questions, just e-mail me or ask here. I'll watch the topic.