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The <strong data-start=\"3990\" data-end=\"4025\">HamTrain Foundation Study Guide<\/strong> is a clear and practical training book designed to help you pass the Foundation exam. The updated 2026 version covers the latest exam syllabus.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"ticklist\">\n<li>Current RSGB v1.6b syllabus<\/li>\n<li>Based on training used by 16,000+ Foundation students<\/li>\n<li>Clear explanations without unnecessary jargon<\/li>\n<li>Diagrams, tables and examples<\/li>\n<li>Exam hints and common pitfalls<\/li>\n<li>Includes a complete 26-question mock exam<\/li>\n<li>Written by experienced Essex Ham tutors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Available on Amazon in <a class=\"inline_disabled\" style=\"color: #ba372a;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.essexham.co.uk\/redirect.php?id=fsgbook\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Paperback<\/a> or\u00a0 <a class=\"inline_disabled\" style=\"color: #ba372a;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.essexham.co.uk\/redirect.php?id=fsgkindle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kindle<\/a> <\/strong><em>&#8211; <\/em><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><strong>Amazon Bestseller with 4.8 stars &amp; over 375 reviews <\/strong>&#8211; <\/span>Also available in other digital formats and as an audiobook<\/p>\n<p>Updated for the current RSGB Foundation syllabus v1.6b, it is based on the popular Essex Ham Foundation Online course, which has helped more than 16,000 people prepare for their first amateur radio licence.<\/p>\n<p>The guide includes all the material needed to pass the Foundation exam, along with exam preparation tips, frequently asked questions and a 26-question mock test.<\/p>\n<p>The Foundation Study Guide is split into the main exam sections and covers the basics of the technical side of amateur radio, transmitters and antennas, how radio signals can be sent around the world and how to set up an amateur radio station safely. It also covers the rules and regulations set out by the UK\u2019s radio regulator Ofcom, as well as how to operate on-air and make contact with the worldwide amateur radio community.<\/p>\n<table class=\"product\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"color: #ba372a;\"><strong>The Foundation Study Guide can be purchased from:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a class=\"inline_disabled\" style=\"color: #ba372a;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.essexham.co.uk\/redirect.php?id=fsgbook\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amazon Paperback<\/a><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ba372a;\"><a class=\"inline_disabled\" style=\"color: #ba372a;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.essexham.co.uk\/redirect.php?id=fsgkindle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amazon Kindle<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ba372a;\"><strong>Also available from :<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ba372a;\"><a class=\"inline_disabled\" style=\"color: #ba372a;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.essexham.co.uk\/redirect.php?id=fsgapple\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apple Books<\/a>, <span style=\"color: #ba372a;\"><a class=\"inline_disabled\" style=\"color: #ba372a;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.essexham.co.uk\/redirect.php?id=fsggoogle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Books<\/a><\/span>, <span style=\"color: #ba372a;\"><a class=\"inline_disabled\" style=\"color: #ba372a;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.essexham.co.uk\/redirect.php?id=fsgkobo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kobo Store<\/a><\/span> and <span style=\"color: #ba372a;\"><a class=\"inline_disabled\" style=\"color: #ba372a;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.essexham.co.uk\/redirect.php?id=fsgebay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">other sellers on eBay<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ba372a;\"><strong>Audiobook:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ba372a;\"><a class=\"inline_disabled\" style=\"color: #ba372a;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.essexham.co.uk\/redirect.php?id=fsgaudible\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Audible.co.uk (Audiobook)<\/a><\/span> and <span style=\"color: #ba372a;\"><a class=\"inline_disabled\" style=\"color: #ba372a;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.essexham.co.uk\/redirect.php?id=fsgappleaudio\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apple Audiobooks<\/a><\/span><span style=\"color: #ba372a;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Want more exam practice? See our companion <a class=\"inline_disabled\" style=\"color: #ba372a;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.essexham.co.uk\/train\/foundation-mock-tests-book\/\"><strong>Foundation Mock Tests<\/strong><\/a> book with six complete mock exams.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.essexham.co.uk\/redirect.php?id=fsgbook\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.essexham.co.uk\/images\/book-am.png\" alt=\"Foundation Study Guide on Amazon\" width=\"120\" height=\"50\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.essexham.co.uk\/redirect.php?id=fsgkindle\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.essexham.co.uk\/images\/book-ki.png\" alt=\"Foundation Study Guide on Kindle\" width=\"120\" height=\"50\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.essexham.co.uk\/redirect.php?id=fsgapple\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.essexham.co.uk\/images\/book-ap.png\" alt=\"Foundation Study Guide on Apple Books\" width=\"120\" height=\"50\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.essexham.co.uk\/redirect.php?id=fsggoogle\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.essexham.co.uk\/images\/book-go.png\" alt=\"Foundation Study Guide on Google Books\" width=\"120\" height=\"50\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.essexham.co.uk\/redirect.php?id=fsgkobo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.essexham.co.uk\/images\/book-ko.png\" alt=\"Foundation Study Guide on Kobo\" width=\"120\" height=\"50\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.essexham.co.uk\/redirect.php?id=fsgappleaudio\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.essexham.co.uk\/images\/book-au.png\" alt=\"Foundation Study Guide on Audible\" width=\"120\" height=\"50\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h4>More Information:<\/h4>\n<p>The <strong>HamTrain Foundation Study Guide<\/strong> was first published in June 2024 and has been updated regularly.<\/p>\n<p>Our online course has been running for several years, and we&#8217;ve been asked many times over the years for a version of our training material in an easy-to-carry format. To help our students, we\u2019ve brought the key points of the Foundation exam syllabus together in this practical course book, using the same clear approach as our online training material.<\/p>\n<p>The guide is split into the main exam sections and provides a clear, focused summary of the key points you need to study for the UK&#8217;s Foundation licence.<\/p>\n<table class=\"mid\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<h4>Foundation Study Guide &#8211; Video of Contents<\/h4>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Fju1vi0FXl4?si=5gvQ6RMzktO_Qn63\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The Guide covers the essentials, is broken down into modules that match the course material, and ends with some handy tips on how to pass the Foundation exam, as well as a mock test.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"toc\">Chapter Breakdown<\/h3>\n<p>Here is a table of contents showing what our study guide covers:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Getting Started &#8211; an introduction to the basic terms used in amateur radio<\/li>\n<li>Technical Basics &#8211; a look at the basics of circuits, power, frequency and wavelength<\/li>\n<li>Transmitters and Receivers &#8211; A look at how radio signals are generated and received<\/li>\n<li>Feeders and Antennas &#8211; The common antenna types are explored, complete with details of cable and connectors<\/li>\n<li>Propagation &#8211; how radio signals are transmitted<\/li>\n<li>Licence Conditions &#8211; the rules and regulations<\/li>\n<li>Electromagnetic Compatibility &#8211; reducing interference<\/li>\n<li>Safety &#8211; Operating safely<\/li>\n<li>Operating Procedures &#8211; how to operate on-air, etiquette and use of radios and repeaters<\/li>\n<li>Exam information<\/li>\n<li>After you&#8217;ve passed<\/li>\n<li>Glossary of common amateur radio terms<\/li>\n<li>Mock test &#8211; to see if you&#8217;re ready for the exam<\/li>\n<li>FAQ &#8211; Answers to frequently asked exam questions<\/li>\n<li>Mock answers<\/li>\n<li>Appendix A: Exam Reference Material<\/li>\n<li>Appendix B:\u00a0Syllabus Question Breakdown<\/li>\n<li>Appendix C: 2024 Licence Changes<\/li>\n<li>Appendix D:\u00a0Resource hub (handy links)<\/li>\n<li>About the author<\/li>\n<li>And finally<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sxham.uk\/reviewfsgamazon\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-18133\" src=\"https:\/\/www.essexham.co.uk\/train\/wp-content\/uploads\/rateonamazon-small.png\" alt=\"Rate us on Amazon\" width=\"350\" height=\"123\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Latest Version<\/h3>\n<p>Amazon&#8217;s publishing platform allows for regular updates free from the delays experienced by standard publishers. Based on student feedback we&#8217;ve already updated our books several times to make sure it&#8217;s always up-to-date.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Kindle Version: v1.3 is live (want to update your Kindle to the latest update? <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/digital\/fiona\/manage\">Click here<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Paperback version: v1.3 is live<\/li>\n<li>Apple Books Version: v1.3 is live<\/li>\n<li>Kobo Reader Version: v1.3 is live<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Paperback version<\/h3>\n<p>Measures 15 x 23cm, so easy to carry. 114 pages.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_17805\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17805\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.essexham.co.uk\/redirect.php?id=fsgbook\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17805\" src=\"https:\/\/www.essexham.co.uk\/train\/wp-content\/uploads\/foundation-study-guide-montage.jpg\" alt=\"Foundation Study Guide - Paperback Version\" width=\"600\" height=\"367\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.essexham.co.uk\/train\/wp-content\/uploads\/foundation-study-guide-montage.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.essexham.co.uk\/train\/wp-content\/uploads\/foundation-study-guide-montage-575x352.jpg 575w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17805\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Foundation Study Guide &#8211; Paperback Version<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Kindle version<\/h3>\n<p>If you have an Amazon Kindle for reading books, great&#8230; otherwise you can download free apps for iPhone and Android phones and tablets, as well as Windows and Mac laptops and desktops (link: <a class=\"inline_disabled\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/b?node=21568507031\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">install Kindle<\/a>)<\/p>\n<h3>Apple Books version<\/h3>\n<p>We&#8217;ve also released a version for Apple Books, for those with iPads and iPhones. From your Apple device, click this link: <span style=\"color: #ba372a;\"><strong><a class=\"inline_disabled\" style=\"color: #ba372a;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.essexham.co.uk\/redirect.php?id=fsgapple\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Foundation Study Guide on Apple Books<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Google Books version<\/h3>\n<p>We&#8217;ve now added our guide to the Google Books online bookstore, for those with an Android device. See: <span style=\"color: #ba372a;\"><strong><a class=\"inline_disabled\" style=\"color: #ba372a;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.essexham.co.uk\/redirect.php?id=fsggoogle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Foundation Study Guide on Google Books<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Kobo version<\/h3>\n<p>Following a request from a student, we&#8217;ve now added this to the Kobo online bookstore, for those with a Kobo reader or Kobo app. See: <span style=\"color: #ba372a;\"><strong><a class=\"inline_disabled\" style=\"color: #ba372a;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.essexham.co.uk\/redirect.php?id=fsgkobo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Foundation Study Guide on Kobo<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Audible Audiobook version<\/h3>\n<p>We&#8217;ve also released an audiobook version of the Foundation Study Guide. Narrated by Pete M0PSX, the audiobook runs for just over 2 hours. See: <span style=\"color: #ba372a;\"><strong><a class=\"inline_disabled\" style=\"color: #ba372a;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.essexham.co.uk\/redirect.php?id=fsgaudible\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Foundation Study Guide on Audible.co.uk<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Other Formats<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>The Kindle version can be accessed from the free Kindle Reader on <strong>Apple iOS<\/strong>, from the <strong>Google Play<\/strong> store for <strong>Android<\/strong>, as well as for <strong>Windows PC<\/strong>, <strong>Mac OS<\/strong> and web browser &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/b?node=21568507031\">download the Kindle Reader<\/a><\/li>\n<li>The book is not available in PDF format, but we do have a short revision guide available in PDF format &#8211; this is available to our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.essexham.co.uk\/redirect.php?id=patreonstore\">Patreon Subscribers<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Changes:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>v1.3 &#8211; Update to 2026 with a new section on avoiding exam pitfalls, extra pages of clarification based on student feedback, and an improved layout for exam reference material.<\/li>\n<li>v1.26 &#8211; Changes to 6.3 and 6.4 due to Ofcom introducing M8 \/ M9 callsigns<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Reviews from Amazon:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>&#8220;I currently have a student with poor eyesight and with learning difficulties and this book has been a great help to him as he has struggled with the official RSGB book. Once again, an excellent product from Essex Ham&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;This is a super and logical addition to their already impressive training syllabus. I\u2019ve purchased both the physical book and the Kindle version of this guide. The physical copies have gone to my local club and we use them to show members of the public how accessible the hobby and the training has become.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Great book to help me with the Ham Radio foundation course. Easy to understand and fun to study with. I downloaded Kindle version as not long to my exam date.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Ideal to use with the Essex Ham online course, which itself is terrific and a lot of work gone into it too. Buy the book :)&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Purchased this book as a precursor to starting the foundation training course online. Although I have only read a few of the initial chapters, I have found it very easy to read and informative. It&#8217;s written in a style that doesn&#8217;t use too much jargon, unless totally necessary, and even though I have a fair knowledge of radios and operating policies, I have found it very interesting&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Feedback:<\/h4>\n<p>We&#8217;d love your feedback on the book &#8211; please add a comment below, or use the email address published at the front of the book if you have any suggestions for updates.<\/p>\n<p>If you like the book, please leave us a positive review on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.essexham.co.uk\/redirect.php?id=fsg\">Amazon.co.uk website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h4>From the same author<\/h4>\n<p>Check out our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.essexham.co.uk\/train\/foundation-mock-tests-book\/\">Foundation Mock Tests<\/a><\/strong> book &#8211; available in paperback, for Kindle, on the Apple and Google bookstore and for Kobo.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.essexham.co.uk\/train\/foundation-mock-tests-book\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-18023\" src=\"https:\/\/www.essexham.co.uk\/train\/wp-content\/uploads\/MFT-Banner-400.png\" alt=\"Foundation Mock Tests Book Banner\" width=\"400\" height=\"166\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Everything you need to study for your Foundation exam Are you studying for the UK amateur radio Foundation licence? 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