Radio Amateurs of Canada (RAC) with the assistance of the Annapolis Valley Amateur Radio Club (AVARC) of Nova Scotia, is offering an online amateur radio course (basic qualification). Course information and registration information is at https://www.rac.ca/rac-basic-qualification-amateur-radio-course-summer-2023/ .
This course prepares students for the Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) Basic Qualification Level Operator Certificate exam to operate on allocated Amateur Radio frequencies.
It is open to everyone across Canada and even abroad. Classes will be recorded, so occasional absences are not a problem. The course costs $50 plus GST.
Schedule and Cost:
Date: The course will be held on Thursdays and Sundays commencing on Sunday, April 23 and ending in late June 2023.
Time: Classes will be held on Thursday evenings from 6 pm to 9 pm (1800 – 2100) Eastern Time and Sunday afternoons 1 pm to 4 pm (1300 – 1600) Eastern Time. There may also be a handful of additional classes if necessary.
Cost: The registration fee for the course is $50 plus GST/HST. The cost of the Basic Study Guide is extra and an order link will be provided upon completion of payment.
Requirements for RAC Basic Course: Summer 2023
- Students must have a copy of the Canadian Amateur Radio Basic Qualification Study Guide provided by Coax Publications. For more information please visit the RAC Study Guides webpage.
- Course material pertaining to all topics covered in the course syllabus will be provided to all registered students. It is also provided in PDF format below.
- It is essential that all students have the necessary equipment and bandwidth capable of taking the course – at least a tablet or PC and a DSL broadband connection – which will be conducted using the Zoom conference platform. You do not need your own account on Zoom to take part in this course, but you may have to download a Zoom applet to participate.
- Students will receive instructions on how to log on to the online sessions once they have registered for the course. Classes will be recorded, so occasional absences are not a problem.
Registration:
Registration for the Summer 2023 Basic Qualification Course is now underway. Please register now by completing the registration form provided below.
For more information about the course please contact the Course Administrator at