User:Ndelaney9295/ENES100/Ham

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Give instructor top 3 project choice list
I gave the instructor a list of 3 project choices and was assigned Ham radio.

Write problem statement
We will assemble a radio unit capable of transmitting and legally broadcast from it.

Assign Task1
We located the radio motherboard in class, and resolved to find out any information about it available over the weekend.

Compare actual work done to Task1
I was able to locate the model number and instruction manual for the radio unit.

Week1 Narrative
Using a photograph taken in class, I was able to search Google for key phrases written on the unit and discovered that the radio was an ELENCO model AM/FM-108K and the instruction manual was available for free online.

Assign Task2
I was assigned the task of figuring out what is necessary to become licensed with the FCC to broadcast with our radio.

Compare actual work done to Task2
I registered myself with the FCC and determined test locations, required materials, and a list of all possible questions.

Week2 Narrative
I determined that the FCC license the team will require is "Technician" and registered myself with the FCC at this site. I happened upon the American Radio Relay League, who have a wealth of information regarding FCC licensing. The next available test in the local area is on October 2nd, 2011, but there are two tests the following week (October 8th and 9th). I also found a list of all possible exam questions. After determining that the equipment we were using wasn't going to work for our purposes, I researched ways to build our own radio for which we would be able to set our own frequency. I drew a sketch and presented it to the team.

Assign Task3
We assigned parts to collect over the weekend to assemble upon meeting next, and I was assigned a headset/microphone combo, a pencil, and a cardboard tube.

Compare actual work done to Task3
I obtained my assigned materials and assembled the radio with the rest of the team.

Week3 Narrative
I put together this PowerPoint document depicting the three primary parts of the radio that required building for presentation to the class. I brought the cardboard tube, headset, and pencil to the team. Not having as much electrical expertise as the rest of the team, I watched, learned, and helped hold parts while they tested the connectivity of the components. After moving the components around until they were connected properly, I listened to the radio and hear only an occasional popping noise.

Week3 Peer Review
Ndelaney has proven to be dependable teammate with following through with his duties. He has successfully brought in materials needed for the radio project, built the power point page for presentation of the project, and continually researches ways to improve the radio and push the project forward. CFurby 19:01, 10 October 2011

Assign Task4
Over the weekend I will study for the Technician test and take it on Sunday at 1:30pm.

Compare actual work done to Task4
We did not take the Technician test.

Week4 Narrative
After discussing the matter with the rest of the team, we collectively decided not to take the test, as we all had scheduling inconveniences and did not think we'd have the radio ready for broadcast before the project time was finished.

Start Next Project Week0 activities
I submitted three project choices and was assigned Static Electricity.