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Technically, yes under the Radcomm. Act but if you construct the kit and not put in the RF output transistor or otherwise disable it so it can't transmit, then it'd be fine.roland985 wrote:Use as in TX? I'm intending to RX.
Why do you say that? It's not that hard. They even gave me one!roland985 wrote:Indeed. I have no hope of getting a license, so I'll have to go through with the next-best thing.
Please don't feel that way. The level of knowledge that you need for the Foundation licence level at least is pretty manageable.roland985 wrote:Well, given the level of knowledge you need, in regards to being able to calculate antenna lengths, propogation, and all other aspects both intrigue me and make me feel utterly inadequate.
That's a pretty realistic example of the type of question you'd need to answer. I had to look up what dyscalculia was to get my head around it. With that in mind, take a look at question 12 - that's about the level of maths you need to know. (The chart they mention is on page 4 of that document...)I have real, diagnosed dyscalculia, so calculating math based information is daunting.
If you can spare a weekend, Ham College would be happy to see you at one of our Foundation level courses. The course dates for 2015 aren't up on the website yet (they were only confirmed on Tuesday!) but what are you doing on the 14th/15th Feb next year?Also, due to extreme family issues (having to move away from dad, and look after mum and my two brothers), I still have no driver's license other than a learners permit, and I'm not sure how to attend any perth based colleges via public transport. I'm also working full-time as well, so that soaks up a lot of time.
If you've got nothing better to do, how about coming and doing a radio course where we'll teach you everything you need to know to pass the Foundation level exam? I promise you it's not as complicated and scary as you might be thinking it is... )Ever since I picked up my first CB, and tuned it to PER 08, I have wanted a license to get away from those nutters and comm freely.Zebedee wrote:Then you can make an informed decision whether it's something you want to have a shot at or not
Thanks for that clarification. I was a little dubious of that, but as long as it's logical, progressive, I can usually wrap my head around it in time.Zebedee wrote:Please don't feel that way. The level of knowledge that you need for the Foundation licence level at least is pretty manageable.
Hmm, provided my SES unit has no courses (Don't think there are, the weekly training resumes only a week before that), I'll take you up on that offer if it eventuates.Zebedee wrote:but what are you doing on the 14th/15th Feb next year? If you've got nothing better to do, how about coming and doing a radio course where we'll teach you everything you need to know to pass the Foundation level exam? I promise you it's not as complicated and scary as you might be thinking it is...
Yep, you're not the first to say thatroland985 wrote:Ever since I picked up my first CB, and tuned it to PER 08, I have wanted a license to get away from those nutters and comm freely.
Yeah I'm in a VFS and so the Foundation course weekends, I have to skip brigade training. I figure there's only five Foundation courses in the year, the brigade can have me the other weekendsHmm, provided my SES unit has no courses (Don't think there are, the weekly training resumes only a week before that), I'll take you up on that offer if it eventuates.
Well look at it this way - the instructors on the course are experienced amateur radio operators. And it's our objective to make sure you can demonstrate competence in the assessment. We want to increase the number of people in the hobby so we'll do what we can to help you pass, rather than use the assessment to keep people away.I'm working full time, so money is not a great problem, I'm quite happy to pay a reasonable price for some quality training and advice.
That's actually another reason I want my foundation - Getting more active in the comms area.Zebedee wrote:And with regards to the SES - radio use is a key part of your activities within the unit. So you might be surprised just how much knowledge you'll be bringing to the class already. I'm sure there's one or two extra things you'll learn, which might be useful to take back to your unit and help you in your SES role.
Can vouch for being an amateur as part of CSU SESZebedee wrote:There are a number of amateurs in the SES (including the comms support unit based out of Belmont), in the fire services and in a Foundation course earlier this year we had someone come to us who was active in his local volunteer marine rescue service.
Has been great having my Standard license for a little over a year now, would highly recommend it. I did all my training online through RES however a course would be ideal. Just after doing my cert I became a trainer/assessor in WAERN Basic & Advanced, plus OCSE (Operate Communications Systems and Equipment) in the SES so am more than happy to help you out Roland.