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== Sample Papers == | == Sample Papers == | ||
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* [http://rsgb.org/main/files/2015/10/Foundation-SamplePaper-One_v7.pdf Sample Paper 1] | * [http://rsgb.org/main/files/2015/10/Foundation-SamplePaper-One_v7.pdf Sample Paper 1] | ||
* [http://rsgb.org/main/files/2015/10/Foundation-SamplePaper-Two_v7.pdf Sample Paper 2] | * [http://rsgb.org/main/files/2015/10/Foundation-SamplePaper-Two_v7.pdf Sample Paper 2] | ||
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* [https://rsgb.services/public/exams/mock-exams/foundation_mock_examination_paper_2.pdf Sample Paper 5] | * [https://rsgb.services/public/exams/mock-exams/foundation_mock_examination_paper_2.pdf Sample Paper 5] | ||
If you want more questions to practice with, try [ | If you want more questions to practice with, try [https://radiotutor.uk/l/F/exam Radio Tutor]. It's free, you can create an account if you want to store past test results to track your progress. | ||
== List of practical assessments == | == List of practical assessments == | ||
These are required to be done before the exam takes place | These are required to be done before the exam takes place. However, since COVID-19 practical assessment has been suspended and it is not yet clear if it will be re-instated. It is still worth learning how to do all these things with an instructor, so you can make best use of your foundation license when you pass. | ||
* VHF contact | * VHF contact | ||
Revision as of 08:34, 19 October 2021
This page contains some information useful to candidates preparing for the Foundation License Course.
The recommended book for this course is Foundation License Now! It is very cheap and contains all the Technical Basics as well as Licensing Regulations and Operating Procedures, all explained in a clear and easy to understand fashion.
Syllabus
Latest version of the Foundation Syllabus (Published January 2015 for exams after 1st July 2011)
Sample Papers
Old RSGB papers using previous syllabus
If you want more questions to practice with, try Radio Tutor. It's free, you can create an account if you want to store past test results to track your progress.
List of practical assessments
These are required to be done before the exam takes place. However, since COVID-19 practical assessment has been suspended and it is not yet clear if it will be re-instated. It is still worth learning how to do all these things with an instructor, so you can make best use of your foundation license when you pass.
- VHF contact
- Tune to a voice and a data signal
- Use of squelch, frequency and audio gain settings
- Make a CQ call
- Change of frequency
- HF contact
- Make a CQ call
- Tune to an SSB voice signal and a Morse code signal
- Exchange of signal report
- Use of frequency, clarifier, audio gain, RF gain, microphone gain
- Use of antenna tuner
- Other
- Correct connection of a radio
- VHF dipole tuning
- Morse code
- Demonstrate operation of an LED
