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Licence
The Worthing Radio Events Group has two training video so far that we use for training purposes. These are available below to watch. If you wish to use them for your own use then please contact us.
Session 2 - Putting It Together
Foundation Licence
The Foundation licence is designed to get you involved in amateur radio as quickly as possible.
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.
Once you have gained experience at the Foundation level we are sure you will want to take the next step up.
Intermediate licence
The Permitted power levels are increased to 50 watts.
To obtain the Intermediate licence it is advisable to take a training course, but not mandatory.
This course is longer than the Foundation course and aims to teach many of the fundamentals of radio in a stimulating way by actually undertaking practical tasks such as soldering, building a small project and a variety of other exercises building on the experience you have gained as a Foundation licence holder. Here is a small document containing electronic construction notes.
Advance Licence
This is the highest level of licence that you can obtain. To gain an Advanced licence it is necessary to pass the Advanced Radio Communications Examination.
This examination adds to the knowledge gained from the Intermediate course, it again covers radio theory and licence conditions but because holding a full licence enables you to use 400 Watts of power, such subjects as Electro Magnetic Compatability (EMC), antenna design and safety issues are covered in some depth.
If you would like to get information on how to get a licence please conatact the RSGB at http://www.rsgb.org