This page contains material that forms part of the Essex Ham Foundation Online training course, and is intended for those studying using our online course.
Foundation Licence Manual section:
Refer to the Introduction of the Foundation Licence Manual
Video Material:
The following video covers all of the material in the first module, “Welcome to Amateur Radio”.
You can view the video from this web page. You can also download the video to your computer or smartphone. We’d ask that you don’t share the video on social media, to prevent out-of-date versions being circulated
You can make the video full-screen by clicking the square icon in the video’s bottom-right.
Want to download a copy of this video to view without an Internet connection? Use the following link, and download the video – Foundation Online Welcome Video (On a PC, use right-click and “Save”)
PowerPoint Slides
See “1. Getting Started” here: Foundation Online Slides
Please review the material for Module 1, then work through the first module in our course’s online classroom. There will be a short quiz at the end of this module.
More: Foundation Online Course
very interesting
Late start, sorry ! Will be catching and making good the lost time. Looking forward to what’s on the course.
Busy week, but the video was interesting.
Good intro and start to the course. Nothing I hadn’t already researched on my own accord but good for a beginner too. I couldn’t start on the day so I’m a day or 2 behind. Will catch up tonight definately. Good you can download the vid to watch offline
Great. Glad you’re enjoying it Ben!
Hello one & all , I’ve been ill of late , but intend to catch up on the course over the next few days ,
I wish everyone best 73’s & how knows one day we might be able to work each other via RF or one the many VOIP’s . I would very much like to thank Essex ham , for the course especially Pete M0PSX ,. Here’s looking forward to being a licensed Amateur radio operator .
Once again 73 to all .Phil …
Thanks for the message Phil. Best wishes for a speedy recovery, and thanks for the kind words. Pete
cant wait to get stuck into the foundation course! new YL on the block 😉
Welcome aboard. Hope you enjoy the hobby. If there’s anything we can help with, just let us know!
Hello did all my practicals 8 months ago at local club attended every wk except the exam night nerves got the better of me ,,scared of failing despite people thinking I would pass due to my 30yrs on CB and making antennas etc however would like to take the course to refresh my memory. Many thanks Shane
Hi Shane,
No problem. Our courses run once a month and are free – Details of what to expect, and the form to apply, are here: https://www.essexham.co.uk/train/foundation-online/
Great stuff. Sorry for late start..
I am still waiting for details of your next beginners course I have write twice to you, yet still no reply.
Hoping to hear from you soon 🙂
An automated email was sent when you applied (check your spam folder), and I have resent course details. If you’re interested in proceeding, let us know which month you’d like to start. Pete
Well I got your mail today 28 Feb 2017, Thank You and yes I did search all my mail boxes, and your mail could not be found. So thanks for getting back to me today. I almost feel part of your family 🙂
Namaste & Thanks 🙂
Ranger .
hello pete, cannot get logged into schoology as I have not had a password ! frustrated
Hi Richard. The code was sent to you and the rest of the students at 13:13 on Friday – they may have gone to your spam folder. I’ll resend them. Pete
Can you advise me I’m using iPad I cannot right click
Hi John,
Just to confirm. Are you trying to save a copy of a training video on your iPad, so that you can watch it without an Internet connection?
HI PETE COURSE STARTS NEXT MONTH will have another go
So much better than other sites I’ve looked at – which have either been one or two sentences or dozens of pages long. Than you very much for taking the time to put all this together.
Thank you,
A good start. Something I’ve wanted to do for many years. The instruction on the videos is clear and succinct 🙂 and the slides are like having crib cards for the book. I am sure it will become more difficult and… I am ready!
Thanks this helped alot .
Very helpful, thank you.
well explained – easy to understand
Great start to the Summer 2018 course!
Thank you for providing this awesome Foundation Online study program Pete…
I had my license yrs ago when i was in the army but then i got blown up.any way i can get it back?
Please see our FAQ on this subject: https://www.essexham.co.uk/reinstate-amateur-radio-licence
Good start to the course.
I started late due to not checking my email. I shall from now on be on full alert!
Thanks for the excellent presentation. I like the clear speech and calm voice of the presenter – there shall be no heavy eyelids as I progress through the course!
Thanks a lot.
Thanks very much for the feedback Chris. Best regards, Pete
just started the course and watched the video, on to the next bit.
So far these basics are organised and presented in a meaningful context. Looking forward to the remaining modules.
Thank you for mod 1. just started look forward to the rest