{"id":1819,"date":"2026-01-23T17:59:19","date_gmt":"2026-01-23T23:59:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.amateurlogic.tv\/blog\/?p=1819"},"modified":"2026-01-23T17:59:19","modified_gmt":"2026-01-23T23:59:19","slug":"ham-college-133","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.amateurlogic.tv\/blog\/?p=1819","title":{"rendered":"Ham College 133"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/M9GQ_2vSypw\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><br \/>\nHam College episode 133 is now available for <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amateurlogic.tv\/downloads.htm\">download<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Technician Exam Questions Part 20.<br \/>\nT6C &#8211; Circuit diagrams: use of schematics, basic structure, Schematic symbols of basic components.<br \/>\nT6D &#8211; Component functions: rectifiers, relays, voltage regulators, meters, indicators, integrated circuits, transformers, Resonant circuit, Shielding.<\/p>\n<p>This episode of Ham College (0:00-39:27) focuses on electrical diagrams and component functions, which are crucial for the Technician Exam. The hosts, Professor Thomas and Dean Martin, go through several multiple-choice questions related to identifying components in circuit diagrams and understanding their roles.<\/p>\n<p>Key topics covered include:<\/p>\n<p>Circuit Diagrams (2:17-2:25): The discussion begins with identifying a schematic as an electrical wiring diagram using standard component symbols.<br \/>\nComponent Identification (4:23-17:48): The hosts quiz each other on recognizing various components in schematics, such as:<br \/>\nResistors (4:23-5:12)<br \/>\nTransistors (5:23-6:16)<br \/>\nIndicator Lamps (6:26-7:12)<br \/>\nBatteries (7:16-8:26)<br \/>\nCapacitors (8:43-9:55)<br \/>\nLight Emitting Diodes (LEDs) (9:58-11:39)<br \/>\nVariable Resistors (11:49-13:02)<br \/>\nTransformers (13:08-15:02)<br \/>\nVariable Inductors (15:06-16:16)<br \/>\nAntennas (16:30-17:10)<br \/>\nComponent Functions (23:36-33:24): The latter part of the episode delves into the functions of various electrical components:<br \/>\nRectifiers (23:36-24:43) are discussed as devices that convert alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC).<br \/>\nRelays (24:43-25:30) are defined as electrically controlled switches.<br \/>\nMeters (25:30-26:10) are explained as tools that display electrical quantities numerically.<br \/>\nVoltage Regulators (26:11-27:00) are identified as circuits that control voltage from a power supply.<br \/>\nTransformers (27:01-27:56) are highlighted for their ability to change AC voltage.<br \/>\nLEDs (28:25-29:07) are noted as common visual indicators.<br \/>\nResonant Circuits (29:08-30:16) are explained as combinations of inductors and capacitors.<br \/>\nIntegrated Circuits (30:22-31:16) are described as devices combining multiple semiconductors and components into one package.<br \/>\nTransistors (31:20-32:04) are described as controlling current flow.<br \/>\nViewers are encouraged to send emails to hamcollege@amateurlogic.tv to participate in future Icom T-shirt giveaways. Join the Ham College social media groups for updates and community interaction (36:25-38:00).<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amateurlogic.tv\/downloads.htm\">Download<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/M9GQ_2vSypw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">YouTube<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ham College episode 133 is now available for download. Technician Exam Questions Part 20. T6C &#8211; Circuit diagrams: use of schematics, basic structure, Schematic symbols of basic components. T6D &#8211; Component functions: rectifiers, relays, voltage regulators, meters, indicators, integrated circuits, transformers, Resonant circuit, Shielding. This episode of Ham College (0:00-39:27) focuses on electrical diagrams and &hellip; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amateurlogic.tv\/blog\/?p=1819\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Ham College 133<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1819","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.amateurlogic.tv\/blog\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1819","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.amateurlogic.tv\/blog\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.amateurlogic.tv\/blog\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.amateurlogic.tv\/blog\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.amateurlogic.tv\/blog\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1819"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"http:\/\/www.amateurlogic.tv\/blog\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1819\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1821,"href":"http:\/\/www.amateurlogic.tv\/blog\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1819\/revisions\/1821"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.amateurlogic.tv\/blog\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1819"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.amateurlogic.tv\/blog\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1819"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.amateurlogic.tv\/blog\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1819"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}