Amateur Radio Licences:
There are three levels of licence for Amateur Radio Operators. These are:
GARES is able to run courses at all of these levels. If the course that you are looking for is not advertised, please use the "Contact Us" facility to let us know.
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Foundation:
The foundation programme consists of ten theory modules and seven practical tasks.
Theory
1. Nature or Amateur Radio
2. Licence & Licence Conditions
3. Technical Basics
a. Units of measurement
b. Volts (AC & DC), Amps, Ohms and Watts
c. Frequencies
4. Transmitters and Receivers
5. Feeders and Antennas
6. Propagation
7. EMC
8. Operating Practices and Procedures
9. Safety
10. Morse Code
Practical Tasks
In addition to passing an examination on the theory of these items, students must also demonstrate:
1. Connecting transmitters/receivers, ATU’s and power supplies
2. Tuning an HF receiver and ATU
3. Holding an HF SSB contact
4. Tuning a VHF receiver
5. Holding a VHF FM contact
6. Adjusting an aerial
7. Sending and Receiving Morse Code
Prerequisites
There are no formal prerequisites but an interest in Amateur Radio and a willingness to learn are both essential.
Costs
The course costs £30 including the examination but excluding the "Foundation Licence Now!" book
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Intermediate:
The intermediate programme consists of eight theory modules and seven practical tasks.
Theory
1. Introduction, Safety, Identify Construction Projects
2. Nature of Amateur Radio, Licence Conditions
3. Technical Basics
4. Transmitters and Receivers, Feeders and Antennas
5. Propagation, EMC
6. Operating Practices and Procedures
7. Course Review, Demonstration of Completed Projects
8. Examination
We recommend that students allow at least ten weeks to complete this syllabus.
Practical Tasks
A major part of the Intermediate licence program is the practical element. You are required to:
1. construct your own simple DC circuit
2. measure voltages, currents and resistance (equipment provided)
3. demonstrate the operation of diodes and transistors (equipment provided)
4. make your own BNC to PL259 adaptor cable
5. make your own 13A to IEC mains cable
6. calibrate a Variable Frequency Oscillator (provided)
7. build your own radio related project
The project is a major part of this course and we are considering a "Buildathon" to enable students to undertake this in a friendly, helpful and supportive manner.
Prerequisites
You must have passed both the Foundation examination and the Foundation level practical assessment before you can take this course.
If you are interested in taking an Intermediate course, please use the "Contact Us" facility to let us know.
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Advanced:
The advanced programme consists of twelve theory modules.
Theory
1. Basic Electronics
2. Semiconductors and Valves
3. Receivers
4. Transmitters
5. Interference
6. Feeders and Antennas
7. Propagation
8. EMC
9. Measurements
10. Operating Techniques
11. Amateur Radio Safety
12. Licence Conditions
Practical Tasks
There are no practical tasks associated with the Advanced course.
Prerequisites
You must have passed both the Intermediate examination and the Intermediate level practical assessment before you can take this course.
If you are interested in taking an Advanced course, please use the "Contact Us" facility to let us know.
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