Australian Foundation Licence Manual - Supplement Released

Australian Foundation Licence Manual - Supplement Released

September 2019 the ACMA announced wide-ranging amendments to the conditions for the amateur Foundation licence, including the removal of prior restrictions on the use of digital modes for radio communication, such as DMR.

The amendments increase the flexibility, utility, and relevance of the Foundation licence by removing unnecessary restrictions while balancing the risk of interference to other radio spectrum users.

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Can Online Ham Radio Exams Improve Accessibility?

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

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/