Can Online Ham Radio Exams Improve Accessibility?

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Can Online Ham Radio Exams Improve Accessibility?

Trevor M5AKA asks the question, Can Online Ham Radio Exams Improve Accessibility?

It's been estimated that since the introduction of the UK Foundation in 2002 some 40% of local clubs have run training courses, but what if you live in areas served by the other 60 %?

The short answer is you have to be prepared to travel if you want to get started in amateur radio.

Maybe it's no big deal if you have a car and are fortunate to have several clubs within a 30-minute drive of your home but for many, the nearest club that can do the Foundation Practical Assessments and multiple-choice exam maybe a 60-minute drive away.

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RSGB Release Mock Exam Papers

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The RSGB has released 2019 syllabus mock papers for the Foundation, Intermediate and Full amateur radio exams

The 2019 syllabus takes effect from 1st September 2019.

Download RSGB Release Mock Exam Papers - https://rsgb.org/main/clubs-training/training-resources/mock-exams/


Record Number of South African Candidates for Radio Amateur Exam

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South Africa's SARL reports, there were 167 candidates who have registered for the RAE exam which took place on 18 May 2019, a record number students.

There are only two exam sessions a year, in May and October.

The 90 question Class A exam for the HAREC compatible licence, equivalent to UK Full.

The Class A RAE paper comprises 90 questions and is a single exam direct route to the HAREC compatible Full (ZS & ZR prefix) 1-kilowatt licence.

A list of those taking the exam - http://www.sarl.org.za/Web3/RAE/ExamNumbersPublic.aspx

Download the RAE syllabus and study guide - http://www.sarl.org.za/public/licences/rae.asp