Here is a list of VHS Educational and Training tapes
purchased from the ARRL available for checkout to our current members (members
in good standing) for no charge. If you
are interested in checking out a tape for 30 days, ask
Volume 1: Recruitment --
Ham Radio In
Space. An overview of Amateur Radio's history in space--from
satellites to the space shuttles, and beyond. Suitable
for audiences of all ages. 1991 [30 min 25 sec]
Your
Headquarters At Work. A departmental tour of ARRL's Administrative Headquarters in 1992 in
ARRL PSAs. Two 30-second Amateur Radio public service
announcements appropriate for club viewing. Those interested in copies for
local TV stations or cable outlets may contact ARRL's
Public Relations Department for broadcast quality tape. [1 min]
Courage In
The North, Handi-Ham Radio Camp. An Amateur Radio
camp where people with physical disabilities and sensory impairments experience
ham radio and earn their licenses. Produced by
Sharing Amateur
Radio with Handi-Hams. Some
"dos and don'ts" for interacting with disabled Amateur Radio
operators. Produced by
Volume 2: Space Amateur Radio EXperiment
(SAREX) --
Ham Radio In
Space. An overview of Amateur Radio's history in space--from
satellites to the space shuttles, and beyond. Suitable
for all ages. 1991 [30 min 25 sec]
SAREX Space
Shuttle
SAREX Space
Shuttle
Volume 3: Disaster Preparedness/Public Service --
When Disaster
Strikes. This program discusses the ever-changing role of Amateur Radio
in public safety and service, leading emergency communications into the 21st
Century. Produced by ARRL and The Martinez California Police
Department. 1996 [10 min]
At Any Moment.
An overview of Amateur Radio disaster preparedness. An introduction to the Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES),
RACES, and the National Traffic System (NTS). 1983 [14 min]
Field Day Fever.
A light-hearted look at this popular ARRL-sponsored activity.
Produced by H. Paul Clampit, K5TCK.
[25 min]
Disaster Drill: The Big One. Emergency management coordination during an earthquake drill.
Includes short pieces about establishing ham radio
communications during disasters, voice, packet radio and amateur television.
Produced by the
Last Voice From
Volume 4: Operating Modes & Interests --
What Are Those Crazy Sounding
Signals Saying? A demonstration of digital communication
modes, including Morse code, packet, RTTY and AMTOR. Hosted
by Ernest Austin, W7AXJ. 1990 [20 min]
This Is Amateur Television! A how-to primer of amateur television (ATV). Hosted by Chuck Zappala, KE7SA.
[30 min]
Packet Radio.
Basics on packet radio. Produced by
the
AMSAT Phase 3D.
A brief introduction to "the satellite for all radio
amateurs." Hosted by Roy Neal, K6DUE and Barry
Goldwater, K7UGA. Produced by AMSAT. 1994 [10
min]
Volume 5: Educational --
Everything You Always Wanted To Know About Antennas...but were afraid to ask. Informative
look at how various antenna designs perform. Presentation made at
Spark Gap. A brief history of early wireless communication. [1 hr]
Volume 6: DXpeditions --
VP8SSI: The
Journey To
Peter I
Volume 7: More DXpeditions &
Contest Operating --
Fastnet
Force Seven. EJ7FRL DXpedition to a lighthouse on Fastnet rock, off the coast of
The AH1A Saga:
Volume 8: Contesting --
Winning On The
Hill. Recounts the N2WK multi-op contest team. What it
takes to pull-it-together for the June 1991 VHF QSO Party. Produced
by Victor Gauvin, K1JUL for the Rochester VHF Group.
[1 hr]
All
Volume 9: Amateur Radio History --
1935 Tour of ARRL
HQ. ARRL HQ as it was in 1935. A historical silent movie, recently
narrated by retired ARRL staffer George Hart, W1NJM; master produced by Bob
Anderson K1TVF. 1996 [15 min]
The Trans-Atlantic
Tests and Station 1BCG. The early days of Amateur
Radio. Re-live the 1921 Trans-Atlantic testing and Amateur Radio station
1BCG. Produced by the Antique Wireless Association Club Historian Bruce Kelley
W2ICE. 1996 [28 min]
An American
Inventor -- Maj. Edwin Howard Armstrong. In the beginning. . . a slide show and commentary (includes a rare
voice recording of him). His inventions included the regenerative receiver and
other radios. Also produced by The Antique Wireless
Association. 1996 [50 min]
Volume 10:
Club & Personal Ham Radio Applications --
9N1MM Marshall Moran Tribute Dinner --
A Jesuit Priest, Fr. Moran tells about his 40 years in
Amateur Radio in Elementary School --
Ken Botterbrodt, K2WB (Ex-WA2CVJ), demonstrates
Amateur Radio to a class of elementary school students. After explaining ham
radio, Ken does a CW demonstration of students names,
holds a question and answer period, and concludes with students making on-the-air
contacts on HF in the classroom. (1995) [27 mins]
FAIRS in the
Former Soviet Union -- Foundation for Amateur International Radio
Service (FAIRS), sponsored by Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State
University. An outstanding exhibition of an
organization making international goodwill through Amateur Radio in the former
Genessee
County (MI) Radio Club - 60th Anniversary -- 60 years of Amateur Radio
history, and community service, is recognized by the Genessee
County Radio Club of Flint, MI. (1993) [16 mins]
Volume 12: Amateur Radio Far Away --
Phase 3D Integration Lab. Take a
close-up view of the satellite of the future -- Phase 3D -- described by the
very folks who have designed and assembled it. Located in a laboratory near
JAS1B/Fuji2.
Our Japanese counterparts have been experimenting with Amateur Radio satellites
for a very long time. Let them explain their history, and how they helped lay
the foundation, with relation to Amateur Radio satellites. 1996 [28 mins]
SANDIA Robotics.
Have you ever considered how robots may affect Amateur Radio in the future? Sandia National Laboratories demonstrates several robots
but none have any Amateur Radio applications, yet! After viewing these, discuss
possible ways Amateur Radio could enhance robot use. 1996 [12 mins]
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