Difference between revisions of "Amateur Radio/Foundation Course March 2015"

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Interested in amateur radio? This is your first step needed to start having fun in this hobby.

This is a Foundation Licence Course being run Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th March 2015. The exam will be on the Sunday evening (5pm)

To get an idea of one ham's experience of the Foundation course, read the following:

Or view this short video courtesy of Essex Ham:

To take this course and the exam, you will need the following:

A copy of the latest edition of Foundation Licence - NOW!
- This will be supplied as part of the course.
A current passport, photo ID driving licence, or other legal document showing name, photo, printed name and signature
- If you're under 16, you must let us know in advance as we'll require signed documentation from a parent/guardian
£45 course fee (payable in advance, you'll have information on how to pay the fee in your 'course acceptance' email.) This must be paid no later than 14th November.
Pens/Pencils, including a black pen for the exam
Something to take notes on (paper, iPad, slate, etc.)

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 === Info ===
+Interested in amateur radio?  This is your first step needed to start having fun in this hobby.
 This is a Foundation Licence Course being run Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th March 2015. The exam will be on the Sunday evening (5pm)
+To get an idea of one ham's experience of the Foundation course, read the following:
+[http://www.hamblog.co.uk/getting-my-amateur-radio-foundation-license/ Blog post: One person's intermediate course experience at another amateur radio club.]
+Or view this short video courtesy of Essex Ham:
+{{#ev:youtube|G55EfLiQM88}}
 === Requirements ===