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:
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Here is the MP4 download link: Foundation VHF QSO Video (Contact us if you need a different format or a higher-res version)
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
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