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Foundation Manual 4th Edition

Amateur Radio is a hobby which allows you to buy or build radios, and communicate locally or worldwide and the only stipulation is... you need a Licence.

Being a Ham is different to CB [Citizens Band] radio in that we don't use Channels, but instead we roam over millions of frequencies, using HF, VHF and UHF Bands. To become licenced you will need to study and pass a Theory Examination and undertake a Practical Assessment to prove you know how to use radio equipment correctly.

Why all the Rules? Because you can use millions of frequencies... and the last thing anyone needs is a radio operator causing interference to others... especially if those "others" are people like Ambos or Firies!! To be sure YOU know what you're doing you have to prove it. The licencing system is designed to ensure you're not a danger to others.

When you complete your exam and assessment you gain an Amateur Operator Certificate of Proficiency, [AOCP] which entitles you to get a licence to transmit.

Theory Exam 70% passmark required
Practical assessment 100% passmark required

The Course

What will I learn?

The subjects covered in the Foundation Course include;

• Electricty & Ohms Law
• Capacitors & Inductors
• Transmitters & Receivers
• Digital Modes in Amateur Radio
• Antennas
• Propagation of radio signals
• Interference
• Safety
• On-Air Procedures

The foundation course is intended to be your entry level into the hobby and once you've mastered these subjects it's time to upgrade to a Standard or Advanced licence.
It will require more study which you can undertake at your own pace.