RSGB UK Amateur Radio Syllabus 2019 version 1.5 Published

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The RSGB’s Examinations Standards Committee and Exams and Syllabus Review Group have released the latest version of the Syllabus: Syllabus 2019 version 1.5

New regulations from Ofcom require all UK radio amateurs to comply with the international guidelines for limiting exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMF). The updated syllabus includes learning points relating to these new licence conditions.

The adoption date for this version is 1 September 2022, meaning that after that date the examinations will include questions on the new EMF-related material at all levels.

RSGB UK Amateur Radio Syllabus 2019 version 1.5 - http://www.rsgb.org/syllabus2019

Direct Entry to Full Licence: RSGB Consultation

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Direct Entry to Full Licence: RSGB Consultation

At the beginning of 2021 the ESC/ESRG consulted the UK Amateur radio community on the draft Direct to Full (D2F) syllabus. Over 1,200 responses were received.

About 86% of respondents felt the scope of the syllabus (range of topics covered) was appropriate for D2F, with 8% thinking it was too narrow and 6% thinking it was too broad. On the question about the standard (level of difficulty) of the syllabus, 80% thought it was about right, the remaining 20% split equally between too easy and too hard. A clear majority, 75%, thought the proposed number of exam questions is appropriate, while 17% thought there were too few and 8% too many.

On the question regarding the duration of the proposed exam, 80% thought it was about right and the other 20% split equally between too short and too long. A significant minority of respondents, 24%, thought the proposed pass mark was too low, while 70% thought it was about right, and only 6% thought it was too high. To the final question on the survey, as to whether on balance the respondent thought there should be a D2F exam in parallel with the current three-part exam, 89% said yes.

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Foundation Online Training Course Statistics

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Essex Ham has produced a very informative statistics page covering their free Foundation Online amateur radio courses as of January 2022

Over the years a total of 9286-course enquiries have been received and of those 7603 enrolled on a course. (82%)

The RSGB's introduction of online exams that can be taken at home has led to a surge in demand for free online amateur radio training courses such as that run by Essex Ham.

The next free course run by Essex Ham volunteers starts on February 20. You can find out more about online training and register to join a course - https://www.essexham.co.uk/train/foundation-online/

Foundation Online Statistics - https://www.essexham.co.uk/train/stats/