FAQ’s

General

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    What is this website about?

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    Where can I find a local tutor?

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    I believe I know enough to pass the advanced exam, can I just take that one?

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    Do I need to take all three exam levels before I can get a licence?

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    Can I study at home instead of attending a course?

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    Are there any study books or trial exam papers available?

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    If a radio club is running a course do I need to be a member of that club?

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    I cannot travel to attend a course, can I be taught at home?

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    What are the costs involved in getting a licence?

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    Do I need to be technically minded to become a Radio Amateur?

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    Why do I need a callsign and what does it mean?

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    Do I need to pass a morse code exam like you had to a few years ago?

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    Is there a lot of Amateur Radio 'jargon' to learn when I finally get 'on-air'?

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    What other things, apart from talking to people, can I do? Can I do Morse code or other modes?

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    What is the minimum age you can sit the exams at?

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    Surely its no different to Citizen's Band Radio anyway, so why do I need to take exams and why do I need a licence?

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    Do I have to progress through all three levels of licence or can I stay at 'Foundation' level? Why would I want to progress further anyway?

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    Is a callsign mine for life or can I pass it on to another person if I leave the hobby?

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    There seem to be so many bands/frequencies available to use, why so many?

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    Who enforces all these rules and regulations? What is to prevent me doing what I like once I have my licence?

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    Is it true you can tell what year somebody obtained their licence by the numbers and letters in their callsign?

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    I am interested in building equipment I can use in my hobby, can I do this?

  23. How expensive is it to set up an Amateur Radio station?

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    What aspect of Amateur Radio is the best to first get involved in with my new licence? Should I try Vhf first or go straight onto the HF bands?

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    Where can I register with a club to sit a course or exam ?

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    What is the pass rate accepted by OFCOM? What score should I be aiming for to achieve my goal..

  27. What is the Q Code and who thought of it?

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    What is the Phonetic Alphabet and why is it used?

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    I have heard and seen the numbers 73 and 88 used, what do they mean?

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    What exactly does the term CQ actually mean?

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    Why is FM 'channelised' and SSB not?

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    Is there a 'calling channel' on SSB?

  33. Can you still take a Morse examination?

  34. Is there a marking score for the sample questions?

  35. I have just returned to the hobby and would like to know if it would be possible to ad CTSS to my Yaesu FT480 or should I bite the bullet and get something newer ? Regards, Alex.