On this page, you’ll find links to information that may be helpful for UK trainers and tutors looking to deliver amateur radio training at Foundation, Intermediate or Full (Advanced).
Syllabus Changed on 1st of September 2019
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Training Slides
We offer a full set of training slides for Foundation, which can be used by any UK trainers. See Ham Train Foundation Slides (Now updated for the new 2019 syllabus!)
See also:
- Cambridge & District ARC has downloadable slides for Foundation & Intermediate. See CDARC Training (Not yet updated for Sep-19 syllabus)
- Chelmsford ARS has downloadable slides for all three levels. See CARS Training (Not yet updated for Sep-19 syllabus)
- RS Harrow 2019 Foundation Slides. Released in RSGB Tutors Files by Brian G3YKB
Online / Distance Learning Courses
We run a successful free Foundation Online course. See Foundation Online. A tutor test version is available for UK tutors considering making use of it for their students. (Now updated for the new 2019 syllabus!)
See also:
- BRATS has online material for all three levels: BRATS Online Training (Not yet updated for Sep-19 syllabus)
- Wythall Radio Club runs an online Foundation Course: Wythall Training
- For the Full course, there’s the popular Bath-Based Distance Learning course: See BBDL, or contact Steve Hartley G0FUW (Not yet updated for Sep-19 syllabus)
Course Handouts
- Foundation Glossary: PDF version, Glossary (online version)
- VHF QSO Handout: VHF QSO (PDF)
- Download the UK amateur radio licence
- Download the 4-page Foundation RSGB exam booklet (form EX307)
Student Study Information
Student Guides (post exam)
On the Essex Ham site, you will find a series of Getting Started Guides, available as web pages and one-page PDFs. See: Essex Ham Getting Started Guides. Topics covered include:
- How to get your callsign
- Just licensed – what next?
- Your first handheld
- Setting up your station
- Using repeaters
- Setting up QRZ
- Setting up eQSL
- Operating Hints
- Introduction to HF
- Working Portable
- Using D-Star
- Using Echolink
- Several guides on various Data Modes
Mock Papers and Online Tests
Our free Foundation Online course includes tests after each module, a mid-point mock test and a full mock at the end of the course. Students can enrol here: Foundation Online Course
See also:
- RSGB Mock Papers: Foundation, Intermediate, Full
- RadioTutor – This site runs mock tests for all three levels using the HamTests data: RadioTutor
- For Apple iOS, search “UK Amateur Radio Mock Tests” for the apps by Jonathan Gibbs
Training Videos
We offer a range of free videos. See Ham Train Video Resource. Content includes:
- Getting Started / Welcome to Amateur Radio
- 9 videos, for each area of the Foundation syllabus
- 4 videos covering the Foundation practical
- Others on soldering basics and interference
See also:
- The Sheffield & District Wireless Society has a handy series of Foundation training videos: S&D WS YouTube Channel
- Cornish Radio Amateur Club Training has a collection of training videos: Cornish RAC YouTube Channel
Course Preparation Material
Running Courses