Classes

Getting your Amateur Radio Licence....

Because of the possibility of interference to other users of radio spectrum, the Government of Canada requires that anyone who wants to use amateur radio equipment must pass an examination and be licenced. The Lakehead Amateur Radio Club provides a class every year for those that do not wish to study on their own, and has volunteer examiners that can administer the exams on the government's behalf in an informal setting. The pass mark for the basic exam is 60% and there is no code exam for the basic licence which allows you to:

use amateur frequencies above 30 megahertz
use handi-talkie type and mobile radios and the club sponsored repeaters
talk world wide using Internet Radio Linking Project
use amateur satellites
talk across North America on the 6 meter band

If you want to build transmitters, sponsor repeaters and club or school stations, and use up to 1000 watts of power, you must pass the advanced exam which is only 50 technical questions. All exams are multiple choice type and are graded immediately. The Government of Canada no longer charges for exams or licences and licences are issued for life.

Can't take classes or have trouble studying on your own...many amateurs in the Lakehead Amateur Radio Club will help you one-on-one (we call it Elmering) ,,, all you have to do is ask.

If you like you can add your name to reserve a seat at our next class session starting in January. We will get in touch with you as soon as date is finalized. If you have any questions just ask them in the comments field and we will get back to you as soon as possible. Yes reserve a spot for me...or ask for more information.