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This page contains some information useful to candidates preparing for the Intermediate License Course.
This page contains some information useful to candidates preparing for the Intermediate License Course.


The recommended book for this course is [http://www.amazon.co.uk/Intermediate-Licence-Foundation-Steve-Hartley/dp/1905086504/ Intermediate Licence - Building on the Foundation]. This book is presented in the same style as ''Foundation License Now!'' and covers all the areas that you are required to know for the Intermediate Exam and the Practical portions of the Course.
The recommended book for this course is [https://www.amazon.co.uk/Intermediate-Licence-Manual/dp/1910193623/ Intermediate Licence Manual]. This book is presented in the same style as ''Foundation Licence Manual'' and covers all the areas that you are required to know for the intermediate exam and the practical portions of the course.


== Syllabus ==
== Syllabus ==


[http://www.commsfoundation.org/rce/pdf/intermediatesyllabus.pdf Latest version of the Intermediate Syllabus] (Published August 2013 for exams after 1st June 2009)
[https://rsgb.services/public/exams/specifications/200731_Syllabus_Intermediate_only.pdf Latest version of the Intermediate Syllabus] (Last updated 31st July 2020 for exams from 2019 onwards).


== Sample Papers ==
== Sample Papers ==


RSGB
Old RSGB papers using previous syllabus
* [http://rsgb.org/main/files/2016/01/Intermediate-SamplePaperOne_v7.pdf Sample Paper 1]
* [http://rsgb.org/main/files/2016/01/Intermediate-SamplePaperOne_v7.pdf Sample Paper 1]
* [http://rsgb.org/main/files/2016/01/Intermediate-SamplePaperTwo_v7.pdf Sample Paper 2]
* [http://rsgb.org/main/files/2016/01/Intermediate-SamplePaperTwo_v7.pdf Sample Paper 2]
* [https://rsgb.services/public/exams/mock-exams/intermediate_mock_examination_paper_1.pdf Sample Paper 3]
* [http://rsgb.org/main/files/2020/08/200813_Intermediate_mock_examination_paper_2.pdf Sample Paper 4]


If you want more questions to practice with, try [http://www.hamtests.co.uk/ Hamtests]. It's free, you just need to create an account and select 'UK Amateur Radio' ⇒ 'Intermediate Level'.
If you want more questions to practice with, try [https://radiotutor.uk/l/I/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 must be completed before the exam is taken.
These must be completed before the exam is taken.  However, since COVID-19 practical assessment has been suspended and it is not yet clear if it will be re-instated.


* VFO construction
* VFO construction
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* Wiring a UK mains plug
* Wiring a UK mains plug
== Misc. Links ==
* [http://www.rsgb.org/books/extra/intermediate.htm RSGB - ''Building on the Foundation'' Amendments].

Latest revision as of 08:58, 19 October 2021

This page contains some information useful to candidates preparing for the Intermediate License Course.

The recommended book for this course is Intermediate Licence Manual. This book is presented in the same style as Foundation Licence Manual and covers all the areas that you are required to know for the intermediate exam and the practical portions of the course.

Syllabus

Latest version of the Intermediate Syllabus (Last updated 31st July 2020 for exams from 2019 onwards).

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 must be completed before the exam is taken. However, since COVID-19 practical assessment has been suspended and it is not yet clear if it will be re-instated.

  • VFO construction
    • PCB soldering
    • Demonstration of transistors and diodes
    • Debug of circuit
    • Calibration of VFO
  • Soldering a coaxial cable
    • Can be PL-259 or BNC connection
  • Wiring a UK mains plug