Training

Full and Intermediate Licences

For many years, Sheffield Amateur Radio Club have provided Full Licence (Radio Amateur's Examination) and Intermediate (Novice) training.

Foundation Licence

The entry level to amateur radio in the UK is the Foundation Licence. This is a licence that was introduced in January 2002. The Foundation Licence is designed to get you involved in amateur radio as quickly as possible. But before you are allowed to transmit 'live' it is important that you know a little bit about how your radio works, the dangers of interfering with other radio users, how not to upset your neighbours or your parents (if you are a young person) and the rules and regulations of holding a radio transmitting licence.

How do you learn these new skills; by taking the Foundation Licence training course, which is an integral part of obtaining a Foundation Licence. Most of the training is practical. There is a small amount of radio and electronics theory but only enough for you to appreciate things like using the correct fuses in your equipment and how to build an antenna to get the most out of your radio station.

Foundation Licence courses are held three times each year at Sheffield Amateur Radio Club:

• FL Course Spring Term: Starts the first Monday of January
• FL Course Summer Term: Starts the first Monday of May
• FL Course Autumn Term: Starts the first Monday of September

Each course begins with two evening sessions which give a practical introduction to Amateur Radio. For further information please come along to the club on a Monday night or contact the club secretary who will put you in touch with the Chief Instructor.

Morse Code

We are currently able to provide morse assessment training and testing in conjunction with the Foundation Licence training program.

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