Want to get licensed?

Classes are being held at the clubhouse of the Tri-County Amateur Radio Club in Centennial Park, Moncton.

Enter Centennial Park at the intersection of Milner Blvd. and St. George Blvd. As you drive into Centennial Park, do not turn left into the large parking lot. Keep going straight. You will see a large green building on your right. The clubhouse is located on the second floor.

There is no charge for the Basic Ham Radio Course. However, students should have in their possession the Seventh Edition of the RAC Study Guide for the Basic Exam, which can be purchased on line at: www.rac.ca . The cost of purchase is $50.00 plus Tax & shipping. There are also special packages which are optional and which include the RAC Operating Manual and a six-month trial membership in RAC.

If a student has already purchased the Sixth Edition of the RAC Study Guide, instead of the Seventh Edition, it is OK.

If a student has a computer with access to the internet, it is strongly recommended that he downloads the icp.exe (exam generator) software from Industry Canada for self-studies and review.

Available at: http://www.strategis.ic.gc.ca/epic/internet/insmt-gst.nsf/en/h_sf05378e.html .

Students have the option to self-study at: www.hamstudy.com. Students also have the option to self-study at: www.hamtestonline.com . A 2-year subscription costs $49.95 US and gives you access to both the Canadian Basic and the Canadian Advanced studies as well as to the US studies.

Membership in a local Ham Radio Club is not mandatory but students are strongly urged to join at least one local club. Club gatherings are good venues where new Hams can find help and assistance. Many experienced Hams in local clubs are ready and willing to act as mentors to new Hams.

Basic course class training information (excellent site) http://www.emoares.org/course/
Morse Code training web site http://www.dave-cushman.net/radio/morsecode.html

Book your Exam Session by contacting a designated examiner: VE1VON or VE9MCD

TCARC Basic Amateur Radio course 2010 schedule
Date	Time	Chapter	Chapter Description	Instructors	Status
16-Jan-2010	10am to 12pm	1	Welcome - Introduction to Amateur Radio	VE1VON/VE9MCD
23-Jan-2010	10am to 11pm	2	Getting Down to Basics	VE1VON	Completed
23-Jan-2010	11am to 1pm	3	Ohms Law and Power	TBA	Completed
30-Jan-2010	10am to 1pm	4	Inductors and Capacitors	TBA	Completed
30-Jan-2010	10am-to11am	5	Waves, Wavelength, Frequency and Bands	VE1VON	Completed
06-Feb-2010	10am to 12h30pm	6	Propagation	VE1VON	Completed
13-Feb-2010	10am to 12pm	N/A	Regular Club Meeting (No Class)
20-Feb-2010	10am to 1pm	7	Transmission Lines	VE9BGC	Completed
27-Feb-2010	10 am to 1pm		Canceled due to Weather
06-Mar-2010	10 am to 1pm	8	Antennas	VE9BGC
13-Mar-2010	10am to 12pm	N/A	Regular Club Meeting (No Class)
20-Mar-2010	10 am to 1pm	9- 10	Active Devices, Diodes, Transistors and Tubes - Power Supplies	VE9JJS
27-Mar-2010	10am to 11am	11	Establishing and Equipping an Amateur Station	VE1VON
27-Mar-2010	11 to 12h30	12	Routine Operation of an Amateur Station	VE1VON
03-Apr-2010	10 am to 1pm	13	Modulation and Transmitters	VE9JJS
10-Apr-2010	10am to 12pm	N/A	Regular Club Meeting (No Class)
17-Apr-2010	10 am to 1pm	14	Receivers	VE9BGC
24-Apr-2010	10 am to 1pm	15	Radio Frequency Interference
01-May-2010	10am to 11pm	16	Safety	VE9MCD
01-May-2010	11am to 12pm	17	Regulations	VE9MCD
08-May-2010	10am to 12pm	N/A	Regular Club Meeting (No Class)
17-May-2010	10am to 12pm		Review & Trial Exam	VE1VON/VE9MCD
TBA	10am to 12pm		FINAL EXAM	VE1VON/VE9MCD
All Students are encouraged to attend the regular monthly meetings