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To begin transmitting on amateur radio you need to pass a simple multiple-choice test called
the Foundation exam. The Foundation licence is your gateway to amateur radio. Studying for
the exam that leads to the licence provides you with an exciting introduction to the hobby
while requiring an acceptable minimum level of skill and experience. Your Foundation licence
is recognized by the UK communications regulator Ofcom, and entitles you to take a unique
identifier (call sign) which will be used to identify you when you are transmitting.
Maybe not all at once - and doing
all that could be expensive. We
can make a start with something
that won’t break the bank.
You know about computers. You can bring me up to date
on them, and I’ll teach you about Amateur Radio. Whilst
we are both saving up for our own equipment we can try
out Software Defined Radio and VOIP on our computer.
Okay, dad.
Of course, you’ll have to
get your amateur licence.
No, you’re not
.
You’ve got to study.
The test is not too hard, but you will have to
study and learn about operating procedures,
safety, and a little bit of theory. The test
paper is just like 26 Quiz questions.
Study?
Not bad if you’ve just
to tick the right answer.
Okay, I’m ready!