Hands-on learning with Amateur Radio can develop the skills and interests that lead to professional career choices.
Based on knowledge of electronics/antennas/radio propagation
Consumer Electronics
audio technician (for theaters/aircraft/home)
sound system design
TV and sound system install/service
Space Exploration
satellite/spacecraft design
satellite/spacecraft assembly
satellite/spacecraft monitoring
radio telescope technician or astronomer
Broadcast Radio or Television
technician
weather/communications satellite design or assembly
research into microwave or laser based communication techniques
Medical Fields
x-ray tech
MRI tech
x-ray/MRI machine service
Computer Design/Repair
Cell Phone Systems
tower/network assembly
design
repair
Based on understanding of electro-mechanical systems or sound card based software
software engineer
signal processing technician
cryptographer
robotics
radio trunking systems design/tech
The Electronics Occupations Program at Turlock High School is a comprehensive electronics training program which utilizes Amateur Radio activities as cornerstones to motivate and give direction to students. Here is a list of possible careers suggested to students:
Areas of Occupational Specialization
Electronic Consumer Products Service
Audio-Video Repairer
Audiovisual-Aids Technician
Audiovisual Equipment Operator
Radio Mechanic
Radio Repairer
Television & Radio Repairer
Video Installer
Video Operator
Video Tape-Recording Engineer
Cable Television Installer
Cable Television Technician
Communications Electronics Technology
Communications Electronics Assembler
Communications Electronics Tester
Marine Radio Installer Servicer
Radio Mechanic
Computer Servicing Technology
Data Processing Mechanic
Computer Electronics Technician
Computer Service Technician
Avionics Technology
General Aviation-Avionics Technician
Telephony Technology
Telephone Repairer/Installer
Instrument Repairer
Assembler
Station Installer & Repairer
Equipment Installer
Electrical/Electrician
Electrician Apprentice
Electrician Helper
Airport Electrician
Neon Sign Servicer
Electrician
Electrical Appliance Servicer
Household Appliance Installer
Electrical Repairer
Security Alarm Installer
Electronic Consumer Products Service Categories
DC Circuits
AC Circuits
Solid State Devices
Analog Circuits
Digital Devices
Microprocessor Technology
Lab Practices
Topics within Amateur Radio that are useful to telecommunications careers:
DC Circuits
AC Circuits
Solid State Devices
Analog Circuits
Digital Devices
Microprocessor Technology
Lab Practices
Technical Recording & Reporting
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