Event updates for May 2023
Amateur (Ham) Radio: An Introduction of the What, Why, and How (1 of 4)
Time: May 08 06:00 PM - 09:00 PMHost: Randy Reynard
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-5207849
Price: MakeICT Members - $15.00
Price: Non-Members - $20.00
Technician Class License Course. The class will be taught by FCC licensed amateur radio operators. The lead instructor is a registered ARRL License Instructor and an accredited Volunteer Examiner (VE) with the Laurel VEC. All the instructors are members of the Wichita Amateur Radio Club.
This class will introduce participants to what amateur radio is and how to become a licensed amateur radio operator. The role of making as it applies to ham radio will also be explored. The class will be very interactive to help ensure that participants leave with the information they need to pursue this fascinating and educational hobby. We will also discuss how a class to help prepare for taking the licensing exam can help with passing and knowing more about what you will do once licensed.
We will discuss plans for an amateur radio station at MakeICT in the Electronics and Rapid Prototyping Lab and will tour the Lab to explain how it will be integrated.
This series of four classes (three weekday evenings and one Saturday) will cover the material on the entry level (Technician) amateur (ham) radio examination. Students will purchase a textbook that the classes follow. The textbook is “Ham Radio School Technician License Course 2022-2026” and it includes online resources that support the text and classes. Students will purchase the book from Amazon. At the end of the Saturday Class, a no-cost test session will be offered.
The class schedule is:
Monday 5/8 6-9 PM (we’ll be asking people to arrive by 5:30 to get signed in and sign the waiver, if necessary)
Tuesday 5/9 6-9 PM (We’ll have some time at the end of this class for the MakeICT members who are present helping “host” the class to show people around)
Thursday 5/11 6-9 PM
Saturday 5/13 9-12 AM with testing starting at 1 PM
Amateur (Ham) Radio: An Introduction of the What, Why, and How (2 of 4)
Time: May 09 06:00 PM - 09:00 PMHost: Randy Reynard
This is the second day of the class.
The class schedule is:
Monday 5/8 6-9 PM (we’ll be asking people to arrive by 5:30 to get signed in and sign the waiver, if necessary)
Tuesday 5/9 6-9 PM (We’ll have some time at the end of this class for the MakeICT members who are present helping “host” the class to show people around)
Thursday 5/11 6-9 PM
Saturday 5/13 9-12 AM with testing starting at 1 PM
Amateur (Ham) Radio: An Introduction of the What, Why, and How (3 of 4)
Time: May 11 06:00 PM - 09:00 PMHost: Randy Reynard
This is the third day of the class.
The class schedule is:
Monday 5/8 6-9 PM (we’ll be asking people to arrive by 5:30 to get signed in and sign the waiver, if necessary)
Tuesday 5/9 6-9 PM (We’ll have some time at the end of this class for the MakeICT members who are present helping “host” the class to show people around)
Thursday 5/11 6-9 PM
Saturday 5/13 9-12 AM with testing starting at 1 PM
Amateur (Ham) Radio: An Introduction of the What, Why, and How (4 of 4)
Time: May 13 09:00 AM - 12:00 PMHost: Randy Reynard
This is the fourth day of the class.
The class schedule is:
Monday 5/8 6-9 PM (we’ll be asking people to arrive by 5:30 to get signed in and sign the waiver, if necessary)
Tuesday 5/9 6-9 PM (We’ll have some time at the end of this class for the MakeICT members who are present helping “host” the class to show people around)
Thursday 5/11 6-9 PM
Saturday 5/13 9-12 AM with testing starting at 1 PM
Make a Travel Reading Pillow
Time: May 20 01:00 PM - 06:00 PMHost: Malissa Long
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-5195620
Price: MakeICT Members - $40.00
Price: Non-Members - $45.00
In this class students will make a pillow using a pattern. You will learn proper cutting techniques, pattern markings, how to mark seam allowance on their machine, top stitching, how to install a centered zipper, how to use tracing wheel and paper, and machine applique with a satin stitch.
Basic understanding of sewing machine operation required.
Supplies 2/3 yard print fabric preferably woven quilt weight 1/3 yard solid fabric letter, pocket, handle preferably woven quilt weight 18" regular zipper Thread regular sewing thread for seams, installing zipper, top stitching pocket, and stitching around letter. There are some supplies available in textiles. Pillow insert will be provided.
Rock Painting Techniques
Time: May 06 10:00 AM - 02:00 PMHost: Rayna Fisher
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-5215210
Price: MakeICT Members - $0.00
Price: Non-Members - $0.00
We will be teaching the basics of rock painting including types of rocks best to use, preparing the surface, sketching your painting etc. Volunteers will be demonstrating their specific techniques for different paint effects and styles. Everyone needs to bring their own acrylic paints and brushes, rocks will be provided.