Become a Radio Amateur

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Course Overview

This is a 12-week course in the knowledge needed to pass the certification exam required to allow the use of the Amateur Radio frequency spectrum in Canada. The course teaches

• Basic Electronics 

• Radio Electronics 

• Operations 

• Regulations 

• Safety 

Course Syllabus

To be supplied closer to the course start date.

Fees

The Basic Course is $70 which includes the course fee and 2-year MARC membership. 

Schedule

This will be a 12 week online course, meeting every Monday at 7PM, except holidays. We will be using Zoom for our meetings.

Required Text

Canadian Amateur Radio Basic Qualification Study Guide by Coax Publications

This can be ordered from the publisher or bought at Radio World.

Course begins March 3, 2025

Here's the form to sign up for the course.

Course Overview

This course prepares a student to write the exam for the Canadian Amateur Radio Advanced Certification. Obtaining this certification allows an amateur radio operator:

• Access to all frequency bands assigned to the Amateur Radio Service

• Permission to use 1000 watts of input power

• Permission to design and build transmitter equipment

The course extends the operator’s technical knowledge. Topics covered include:

• Advanced Electronic Theory and Components

• Measurement Tools and Techniques

• Power Supplies

• Transmitters and Receivers

• Antenna Systems       

Course Syllabus

To be supplied closer to the course start date.

Fees

The Advanced Course is $30 and is only available to Mississauga Amateur Radio Club members. Membership is $35 for RAC members and $40 for non-members.

Schedule

This will be a  10-12 week online course, beginning on March 3. We will be meeting by Zoom every Monday from 7PM to 9PM, except holidays.

Required Text

There is no text required for this course.