Registration is now closed for 2023.
The next Basic Amateur Radio Operator Certification is expected in the fall of 2024
This course will allow students to qualify for the basic amateur radio operator certificate and be able to operate two-way radios on amateur radio bands.
Delta ARS has been providing amateur radio training courses for 20 years and the classes are provided by experienced radio amateur operators, who all hold an advanced radio qualification. We expect to have at least three instructors available in each class.
The course is held over a period of six weeks on Saturdays starting on October 15th. The timing provides a relaxed atmosphere with plenty of time for hands-on activities and opportunities for questions and answers.
We have adopted a comprehensive 352-page COAX Publications textbook, “Canadian Amateur Radio Basic Qualification Study Guide”. Each student will receive a personal copy on the first night of the course. After the course is over, it will make a great addition to your reference library! Our reviewer noted that this book is:
“Written in plain language (more so than other books) and less of a university textbook. Definitely a sense of humour with a slight folksy manner. The target audience is clearly those who are new to amateur radio.”
Along with the textbook, you will have unlimited access to the online student success pages.
A multiple-choice examination is held on the final day of class by an independent examiner allowing students to receive the Industry Canada basic amateur radio operator certificate. With a pass in the basic course (70% or above) students are permitted to operate on all amateur bands above 30 MHz with a maximum of 250 Watts of transmitter power. Students receiving honours (80% or above) will also have access to all amateur bands below 30 MHz.
Course Topics:
- Regulations, Ohm’s Law and Power
- Inductors, Capacitors, Semiconductors and Power Supplies
- Transmitters, Receivers, Waves and Propagation
- Transmission Lines and Antennas
- Station Setup, Operation, Interference and Safety
- Final Examination
All materials are supplied. Students should bring their own pens and a three-ring binder. You will also need a simple electronic calculator that must be non-programmable for the final exam.
Course Fee:
Delta ARS is offering the basic course with a registration fee of $120.00. This includes the cost of textbooks, handouts, online access, classrooms, refreshments and the final examination. Instructors volunteer their time for the hobby we all love.
Pre-Study Material:
Students should download and review the following Industry Canada publications before starting the course:
- RIC-3 Information on the Amateur Radio Service
- RBR-4 Standards for the Operation of Radio Stations in the Amateur Radio Service
- SOR-96-484 Review
Scheduled Location, Dates & Times:
Students for the basic course will attend full-day sessions at The Boundary Bay Fire Hall Training Centre over six weeks. The detailed plan with session timing is as follows:
Note: Classes will have a 1-hour lunch break. Lunch is not provided.
Registration
Registration is now closed.
