Whether you’re looking to get into the amateur radio hobby for the first time, or you want to progress to a higher licence level, the best way is often to sign up on a training course run by a local amateur radio club.
There are lots of clubs and groups around the UK that offer amateur radio training. Typically, the courses are run by volunteers. Fees are pretty low, and typically include the RSGB exam fee, the “Foundation Licence Manual” training book and fees to cover hiring the training venue.
On this page, we list the clubs and organisations that offer amateur radio training courses in the Essex area.
For information on what you’ll need to learn for the entry-level Foundation course, see: How to become a ham.
Course Types:
There are three levels of amateur radio licence in the UK, as follows:
- Foundation: The entry-level licence. Courses consist of some practical exercises and a short multiple-choice test.
- Intermediate: Courses consist of practicals (including soldering and use of test meters), plus a multiple-choice test
- Full: No practicals, just a multiple-choice exam. Some clubs offer study courses, or distance-learning courses are an option.
| UPDATE: COVID-19 Due to the current Coronavirus situation, local face-to-face training sessions are not taking place, and the RSGB is not arranging any exams at any level at any of the Exam Centres. Until further notice, RSGB is offering Foundation exams online, with practicals being suspended. For the latest, see COVID-19 & Exams – latest Updates. Note that our free Foundation Online exam course IS still running, and is a great way to prepare for the online exam offered by the RSGB. To enrol, visit Foundation Online Registration |
Foundation Courses & Exams in Essex
| Location | Course Information | Dates |
| Online | Essex Ham runs a FREE monthly online Foundation training course for self-study, revision and distance learning. Our course can be used for stand-alone study, or to support your training with a local club training. Our course includes videos, guides and mock revision tests. Details at HamTrain.co.uk |
The following short video gives an overview of how to take your online exam:
| VIDEO: Taking Your Amateur Radio Exam at Home |
Intermediate Courses & Exams in Essex
| UPDATE: COVID-19 Due to the current Coronavirus situation, local face-to-face training sessions are not taking place, and the RSGB is not arranging any exams at any level at any of the Exam Centres. Until further notice, RSGB is offering Foundation exams online, with practicals being suspended. For the latest, see COVID-19 & Exams – latest Updates. |
Full (Advanced) Courses & Exams in Essex
| UPDATE: COVID-19 Due to the current Coronavirus situation, local face-to-face training sessions are not taking place, and the RSGB is not arranging any exams at any level at any of the Exam Centres. Until further notice, RSGB is offering Foundation exams online, with practicals being suspended. For the latest, see COVID-19 & Exams – latest Updates. |
Running training courses in the Essex area and want your course information added or updated? Please let us know
Hi ..do Essex ham not do the intermediate on line like you did for the foundation?
Sorry Bill – we only offer Foundation online at the moment.
Pete
It would be great if you could consider an intermediate course, its quite difficult to find appropriate training.
We agree. The RSGB is introducing a significantly harder Intermediate syllabus from September 2019, which would require a massive amount of work. It’s on the “to do” list, but other things, such as the new Foundation courses, are higher priority.
would love an Intermediate course online from you guys …please…
Hi I was hoping to be able to join the training that’s starting on the 5th of July but as yet I have not heard if I am on it.
I contact you on the 1st of July. Thank you
Neil.
You’re on the list Neil and should have received an email. Check your spam folder? Course details will be sent out tomorrow (Sat 4th July)