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The UK Government’s “Be Ready” campaign is recommending that we all buy wind-up FM radios to stay informed in the event of an emergency. Just how helpful will broadcast radio be in a crisis? If the mobile network and/or broadband is down, where are we going to get real-time updates, or be able to stay…
Thanks to Alan G0TLK for asking in a tutor chat if we could combine the location of amateur radio training clubs with a heatmap of student interest. Challenge accepted! We combined the location of the 39 active training clubs with the hometowns of 866 students who’ve registered for a Foundation Online Course with us between…
New national map helps prospective radio amateurs find local training. Essex Ham has today launched a new UK Amateur Radio Training and Exam Venue Finder, providing an up-to-date map of clubs and groups offering in-person amateur radio training across the UK. The free interactive map has been created in response to the prolonged unavailability of…
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Here is a short summary of the results of our 2026 Tutor Community Survey, which launched in April 2026. A total of 57 clubs and training groups completed the survey, representing a broad cross-section of the UK amateur radio training community, from large national providers to small local clubs. The results provide a useful snapshot…
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(Updated 31/5/26) Until May 2026, our courses were run on the Canvas Platform, until they were the victim of a cyber attack. What’s happened? The online classroom platform Canvas, was hit by a major cyber attack on around the 7th of May 2026, and as a result, our courses have not been available. The site…
The RSGB has released exam stats for 2025. Here is a summary for those interested in looking at recent trends in UK amateur radio exams: Exam Passes: Foundation exam passes in 2025: 1772 (1898 in 2024) Intermediate exam passes in 2025: 363 (401 in 2024) Full exam passes in 2025: 211 (191 in 2024) Direct-to-Full…
In order to get a current picture of the clubs and training community, we’ve launched our Tutors & Clubs Survey 2026. If you’re involved with running a club or with amateur radio training at any level, please take a few minutes to complete our survey Take the survey: https://sxham.uk/tutor26 Results will be published on Essex…
List of UK training clubs as found on the RSGB Course Finder (source): Aberkenfig And District Amateur Radio Club Appledore & DARC Barnsley & DARC Bedford & DARC Bishop Auckland Radio Amateurs’ Club Bromley & DARS Burnham Beeches RC Burnharm Amateur Radio Club Cambridge & DARC Carmarthen ARS Chesham & District Amateur Radio Society Chelmsford…
We’ve been asked on a few occasions for advice on how to use our HamTrain Foundation training material to help prepare Scout, Guide or Cadet groups for the UK Foundation amateur radio exam. Here are a few ways that we can help. Material for local training: The better way of training a group is commonly…
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We’re pleased to announce the launch of HamTrain Foundation Mock Tests, a new exam-practice book designed to help students prepare for the UK amateur radio Foundation licence exam. Practising with realistic mock exams is one of the best ways to check your progress and build confidence before sitting the real test. This new book contains…
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