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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The RSGB 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