Foundation: On-Air VHF QSO Practical

One of the practical sessions on the UK amateur radio Foundation course involves using a VHF radio and making your first contact (known as a QSO). Here is a short video showing what’s involved:

 

Sample VHF QSO Sheet

When making your first contact on VHF using the calling channel, it can help to have a guide in front of you. We’ve created a one-page handout that can be used on training to help.Feel free to download and print the following short script, which you’ll see us using in the video VHF QSO Script (PDF File)

Related Links

• Foundation Station Build Practical
• Foundation: VHF QSO Practical
• Foundation: Morse Appreciation Practical
• Essex Ham’s Foundation Training Material
• RSGB Training Resources