“Learn It, Build It, Fix It” Classes
A series of opportunities to learn about vacuum tube technology while building and/or repairing equipment.
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2023 AWA Education Hands-On Classes
September 16, 2023 an LIBIFI series on Vacuum Tube Technology
Beginning September 16, 2023 is an LIBIFI class series focused on vacuum tube technology and a Guitar Amplifier.
This 6 Saturday program provides material on:
- Electrical Safety
- Introduction to sound & waveforms
- Audio amplification & music
- Basic electricity & electronics
- Passive & active circuit elements
- Active circuit elements: the vacuum tube
- Vacuum tubes in guitar amplifiers, class of operation
- Test and measurement equipment
Hands On
- Soldering equipment and how to solder like a pro
- Build your kit or mods with help & guidance from electronics professionals
- Final testing and measurements
September 24, 2023 an LIBIFI Boot Camp on Radio Receivers
Beginning September 24, 2023 is an LIBIFI Radio Receiver 101 Boot Camp focused on vacuum tube technology and radio receivers.
This three day, 6-session program provides material on:
- Electrical Safety
- AC & DC waveforms
- Passive & active components
- Vacuum tube theory and operation
- Superheterodyne radio stages – RF, Mixer, IF Amplifier, Detector, Audio, PS
- Tools and techniques as well as test and measurement equipment
Hands On
- Soldering equipment and how to solder like a pro
- In-class repair of your radio, help & guidance from electronics professionals
- Final testing and alignment
Includes a guided class tour of the Antique Wireless Museum with transportation
A full admission to the AWA Annual Conference
2024 AWA Education Hands-On Classes
Vacuum Tube Audio Amplifier
Starting Mar 9, 2024
Vacuum Tube AM Radio 101
Starting May 2024
Solid State Audio Theory
Starting Aug 2024
Vacuum Tube Guitar Amplifier
Starting Sept 2024
Vacuum Tube Audio
Sept 29 – Oct. 1, 2024