Congratulations New Amateur Radio Operators

The weekend of the 29 & 30th March six members of Air Stream Wireless attended Amateur Radio Foundation License course and examination. I'm pleased to announce all passed and are now awaiting the arrival of their new license and call sign.

Congratulations to all attended and many thanks to Paul Hoffman and team of accessors.

Your Entry Into Amateur Radio

Paul Hoffmann VK5PH is running another of the Amateur Radio Foundation License courses on the weekend of the 29/30March. It will be held at the Scout Hall at Glenelg. This is all set up for training complete with an overhead projector with radios and antennas already installed.

Please read more for further details and contact information

Amateur Radio Foundation License Classes

What: Training for the Amateur Radio Foundation Licence.

Where:Scout Hall located at the Patawalonga end of Anderson Ave., Glenelg North

When: 0900-1700Hrs on the 29th & 30th of March 2008

Costs:
  • $35 for the examination
  • $61 for the ACMA licence for successful candidates
  • $5 towards the hall & postage costs
Format:
  • Saturday
    Consists of a presentation that covers most of the topics in the manual with an emphasis on the examinable material. This is followed by a run through the practical examination with some hands on practice.
  • Sunday
    Starts with a revision period followed by a question section. Then we have the theory and practical examinations.

Lunch Not provided – please bring your lunch or purchase it from nearby stores.

Requirements
  • You should all have and be reading the Foundation Licence Manual (available for $16 or $20 posted).
  • You will need some form of photographic identification eg drivers license, passport, student or employment card or 3 of the following Medicare, credit, pension card or a electricity, gas or telephone account showing name and address. Minors must bring an adult who can identify the minor and themselves using the criteria above above.
  • You must have a passport photograph of yourself for inclusion in your licence application.
  • Think about a callsign for yourself - VK5Fxxx (x=alpha characters). Check the ACMA website for availability of the callsign you are interested in.
  • Bring a pen, pencil, non-programmable calculator and notepad.
  • Sufficient cash/cheque to cover the exam, licence and hall cost.

Please contact Paul Hoffmann (VK5PH) on 0418803177 or by email: vk5ph@wia.org.au if you have any further questions regarding the training.


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