Extra License Course 2024-2028 Course Curriculum

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    INTRODUCTION: How this course works. (START HERE)

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    //////////////////////////////////// Chapter Ø: Before We Begin...

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    //////////////////////////////////// Chapter 1: Operating Your Station

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    Lesson 1.1: Common Operating Practices

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    Lesson 1.2: Amateur Satellite Operations

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    //////////////////////////////////// Chapter 2: Rules & Regs

    • Chapter 2 Introduction: Rules & Regs [p.32]
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    Lesson 2.1: Operational Regulations

    • 2.1 READ: Operational Regulations [p.33-38]

    • 2.1 VIDEO: Operational Regulations

    • 2.1 REVIEW: Operational Regulations

    • 2.1 QUIZ: Operational Regulations

    • 2.1 DEPTH OPTIONS: Operational Regulations
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    Lesson 2.2: Station Control & Restrictions

    • 2.2 READ: Station Control & Restrictions [p.39-45]

    • 2.2 VIDEO: Station Control & Restrictions

    • 2.2 REVIEW: Station Control & Restrictions

    • 2.2 QUIZ: Station Control & Restrictions

    • 2.2 DEPTH OPTIONS: Station Control & Restrictions
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    Lesson 2.3: Volunteer Examiner Regulations

    • 2.3 READ: Volunteer Examiner Regulations [p.46-49]

    • 2.3 VIDEO: Volunteer Examiner Regulations

    • 2.3 REVIEW: Volunteer Examiner Regulations

    • 2.3 QUIZ: Volunteer Examiner Regulations

    • 2.3 DEPTH OPTIONS: Volunteer Examiner Regulations
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    //////////////////////////////////// Chapter 3: Propagation

    • Chapter 3 Introduction: Propagation [p.50-52]
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    Lesson 3.1: HF Propagation Factors

    • 3.1 READ: HF Propagation Factors [p.52-60]

    • 3.1 VIDEO: HF Propagation Factors

    • 3.1 REVIEW: HF Propagation Factors

    • 3.1 QUIZ: HF Propagation Factors

    • 3.1 DEPTH OPTIONS: HF Propagation Factors
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    Lesson 3.2: VHF+ Propagation Factors

    • 3.2 READ: VHF+ Propagation Factors [p.61-67]

    • 3.2 VIDEO: VHF+ Propagation Factors

    • 3.2 REVIEW: VHF+ Propagation Factors

    • 3.2 QUIZ: VHF+ Propagation Factors

    • 3.2 DEPTH OPTIONS: VHF+ Propagation Factors
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    //////////////////////////////////// Chapter 4: Digital Modes

    • Chapter 4 Introduction: Digital Modes [p.68]
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    Lesson 4.1: Digital Encoding Concepts

    • 4.1 READ: Digital Encoding Concepts [p.69-73]

    • 4.1 VIDEO: Digital Encoding Concepts

    • 4.1 REVIEW: Digital Encoding Concepts

    • 4.1 QUIZ: Digital Encoding Concepts

    • 4.1 DEPTH OPTIONS: Digital Encoding Concepts
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    Lesson 4.2: Frequency Shift Keying Modes

    • 4.2 READ: Frequency Shift Keying Modes [p.74-80]

    • 4.2 VIDEO: Frequency Shift Keying Modes

    • 4.2 REVIEW: Frequency Shift Keying Modes

    • 4.2 QUIZ: Frequency Shift Keying Modes

    • 4.2 DEPTH OPTIONS: Frequency Shift Keying Modes
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    Lesson 4.3: Digital Packet Modes

    • 4.3 READ: Digital Packet Modes [p.81-88]

    • 4.3 VIDEO: Digital Packet Modes

    • 4.3 REVIEW: Digital Packet Modes

    • 4.3 QUIZ: Digital Packet Modes

    • 4.3 DEPTH OPTIONS: Digital Packet Modes
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    Lesson 4.4: Additional Digital Modes

    • 4.4 READ: Additional Digital Modes [p.89-96]

    • 4.4 VIDEO: Additional Digital Modes

    • 4.4 REVIEW: Additional Digital Modes

    • 4.4 QUIZ: Additional Digital Modes

    • 4.4 DEPTH OPTIONS: Additional Digital Modes
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    Lesson 4.5: Amateur TV

    • 4.5 READ: Amateur TV [p.97-104]

    • 4.5 VIDEO: Amateur TV

    • 4.5 REVIEW: Amateur TV

    • 4.5 QUIZ: Amateur TV

    • 4.5 DEPTH OPTIONS: Amateur TV
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    //////////////////////////////////// Chapter 5: Electrical Circuit Principles

    • Chapter 5 Introduction: Electrical Circuit Principles [p.105]
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    Lesson 5.1: Complex Impedance

    • 5.1 READ: Complex Impedance [p.105-125]

    • 5.1 VIDEO: Complex Impedance

    • 5.1 REVIEW: Complex Impedance

    • 5.1 QUIZ: Complex Impedance

    • 5.1 DEPTH OPTIONS: Complex Impedance
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    Lesson 5.2: Resonant Circuits and Q

    • 5.2 READ: Resonant Circuits and Q [p.126-134]

    • 5.2 VIDEO: Resonant Circuits and Q

    • 5.2 REVIEW: Resonant Circuits and Q

    • 5.2 QUIZ: Resonant Circuits and Q

    • 5.2 DEPTH OPTIONS: Resonant Circuits and Q
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    //////////////////////////////////// Chapter 6: Hamtronics I - Components

    • Chapter 6 Introduction: Hamtronics I - Components [p.135]
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    Lesson 6.1: Inductors and Cores

    • 6.1 READ: Inductors and Cores [p.136-141]

    • 6.1 VIDEO: Inductors and Cores

    • 6.1 REVIEW: Inductors and Cores

    • 6.1 QUIZ: Inductors and Cores

    • 6.1 DEPTH OPTIONS: Inductors and Cores
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    Lesson 6.2: Semiconductor Components

    • 6.2 READ: Semiconductor Components [p.142-157]

    • 6.2 VIDEO: Semiconductor Components

    • 6.2 REVIEW: Semiconductor Components

    • 6.2 QUIZ: Semiconductor Components

    • 6.2 DEPTH OPTIONS: Semiconductor Components
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    Lesson 6.3: VHF+ Component Packaging

    • 6.3 READ: VHF+ Component Packaging [p.158-163]

    • 6.3 VIDEO: VHF+ Component Packaging

    • 6.3 REVIEW: VHF+ Component Packaging

    • 6.3 QUIZ: VHF+ Component Packaging

    • 6.3 DEPTH OPTIONS: VHF+ Component Packaging
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    Lesson 6.4: Photovoltaics and Optoelectronics

    • 6.4 READ: Photovoltaics and Optoelectronics [p.164-170]

    • 6.4 VIDEO: Photovoltaics and Optoelectronics

    • 6.4 REVIEW: Photovoltaics and Optoelectronics

    • 6.4 QUIZ: Photovoltaics and Optoelectronics

    • 6.4 DEPTH OPTIONS: Photovoltaics and Optoelectronics
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    Lesson 6.5: Digital Logic Devices

    • 6.5 READ: Digital Logic Devices [p.171-178]

    • 6.5 VIDEO: Digital Logic Devices

    • 6.5 REVIEW: Digital Logic Devices

    • 6.5 QUIZ: Digital Logic Devices

    • 6.5 DEPTH OPTIONS: Digital Logic Devices
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    //////////////////////////////////// Chapter 7: Hamtronics II - Analog Circuits

    • Chapter 7 Introduction: Hamtronics II - Analog Circuits [p.179]
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    Lesson 7.1: Amplifiers

    • 7.1 READ: Amplifiers [p.179-193]

    • 7.1 VIDEO: Amplifiers

    • 7.1 REVIEW: Amplifiers

    • 7.1 QUIZ: Amplifiers

    • 7.1 DEPTH OPTIONS: Amplifiers
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    Lesson 7.2: Filters & Matching Networks

    • 7.2 READ: Filters & Matching Networks [p.194-200]

    • 7.2 VIDEO: Filters & Matching Networks

    • 7.2 REVIEW: Filters & Matching Networks

    • 7.2 QUIZ: Filters & Matching Networks

    • 7.2 DEPTH OPTIONS: Filters & Matching Networks
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    Lesson 7.3: Power Regulators & Supplies

    • 7.3 READ: Power Regulators & Supplies [p.201-205]

    • 7.3 VIDEO: Power Regulators & Supplies

    • 7.3 REVIEW: Power Regulators & Supplies

    • 7.3 QUIZ: Power Regulators & Supplies

    • 7.3 DEPTH OPTIONS: Power Regulators & Supplies
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    Lesson 7.4: Oscillators & Signal Generators

    • 7.4 READ: Oscillators & Signal Generators [p.206-212]

    • 7.4 VIDEO: Oscillators & Signal Generators

    • 7.4 REVIEW: Oscillators & Signal Generators

    • 7.4 QUIZ: Oscillators & Signal Generators

    • 7.4 DEPTH OPTIONS: Oscillators & Signal Generators
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    //////////////////////////////////// Chapter 8: Processing Signals

    • Chapter 8 Introduction: Processing Signals [p.213]
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    Lesson 8.1: Modulation & Demodulation

    • 8.1 READ: Modulation & Demodulation [p.213-230]

    • 8.1 VIDEO: Modulation & Demodulation

    • 8.1 REVIEW: Modulation & Demodulation

    • 8.1 QUIZ: Modulation & Demodulation

    • 8.1 DEPTH OPTIONS: Modulation & Demodulation
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    Lesson 8.2: FM Signal Processing

    • 8.2 READ: FM Signal Processing [p.231-238]

    • 8.2 VIDEO: FM Signal Processing

    • 8.2 REVIEW: FM Signal Processing

    • 8.2 QUIZ: FM Signal Processing

    • 8.2 DEPTH OPTIONS: FM Signal Processing
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    Lesson 8.3: Digital Signal Processing

    • 8.3 READ: Digital Signal Processing [p.239-250]

    • 8.3 VIDEO: Digital Signal Processing

    • 8.3 REVIEW: Digital Signal Processing

    • 8.3 QUIZ: Digital Signal Processing

    • 8.3 DEPTH OPTIONS: Digital Signal Processing
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    //////////////////////////////////// Chapter 9: Station Performance & Measurement

    • Chapter 9 Introduction: Station Performance & Measurement [p.251]
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    Lesson 9.1: Noise & Spurious Emissions

    • 9.1 READ: Noise & Spurious Emissions [p.251-259]

    • 9.1 VIDEO: Noise & Spurious Emissions

    • 9.1 REVIEW: Noise & Spurious Emissions

    • 9.1 QUIZ: Noise & Spurious Emissions

    • 9.1 DEPTH OPTIONS: Noise & Spurious Emissions
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    Lesson 9.2: Measuring Performance

    • 9.2 READ: Measuring Performance [p.260-270]

    • 9.2 VIDEO: Measuring Performance

    • 9.2 REVIEW: Measuring Performance

    • 9.2 QUIZ: Measuring Performance

    • 9.2 DEPTH OPTIONS: Measuring Performance
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    //////////////////////////////////// Chapter 10: Antennas

    • Chapter 10 Introduction: Antennas [p.271]
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    Lesson 10.1: Types of Antennas

    • 10.1 READ: Types of Antennas [p.271-279]

    • 10.1 VIDEO: Types of Antennas

    • 10.1 REVIEW: Types of Antennas

    • 10.1 QUIZ: Types of Antennas

    • 10.1 DEPTH OPTIONS: Types of Antennas
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    Lesson 10.2: Performance Factors

    • 10.2 READ: Performance Factors [p.280-291]

    • 10.2 VIDEO: Performance Factors

    • 10.2 REVIEW: Performance Factors

    • 10.2 QUIZ: Performance Factors

    • 10.2 DEPTH OPTIONS: Performance Factors
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    Lesson 10.3: Impedance Matching & Phasing

    • 10.3 READ: Impedance Matching & Phasing [p.292-300]

    • 10.3 VIDEO: Impedance Matching & Phasing

    • 10.3 REVIEW: Impedance Matching & Phasing

    • 10.3 QUIZ: Impedance Matching & Phasing

    • 10.3 DEPTH OPTIONS: Impedance Matching & Phasing
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    Lesson 10.4: Transmission Lines

    • 10.4 READ: Transmission Lines [p.301-309]

    • 10.4 VIDEO: Transmission Lines

    • 10.4 REVIEW: Transmission Lines

    • 10.4 QUIZ: Transmission Lines

    • 10.4 DEPTH OPTIONS: Transmission Lines
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    Lesson 10.5: Smith Chart

    • 10.5 READ: Smith Chart [p.310-317]

    • 10.5 VIDEO: Smith Chart

    • 10.5 REVIEW: Smith Chart

    • 10.5 QUIZ: Smith Chart

    • 10.5 DEPTH OPTIONS: Smith Chart
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    Lesson 10.6: Special Antennas

    • 10.6 READ: Special Antennas [p.318-325]

    • 10.6 VIDEO: Special Antennas

    • 10.6 REVIEW: Special Antennas

    • 10.6 QUIZ: Special Antennas

    • 10.6 DEPTH OPTIONS: Special Antennas
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    //////////////////////////////////// Chapter 11: Safety

    • 11.0 READ: Safety [p.326-336]

    • 11.0 VIDEO: Safety

    • 11.0 REVIEW: Safety

    • 11.0 QUIZ: Safety

    • 11.0 DEPTH OPTIONS: Safety
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    Wrap Up - Now what? Getting ready for the license exam.

    • VIDEO: Course Wrap Up

    • READ: Finding and Exam Session
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    Practice Exams

    • Practice Exams