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://aa9pw.com/morsecode/

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

TCARC Basic Amateur Radio course 2011 schedule Date Time Chapter Chapter Description Instructors 29-Jan-2011 10am to 12pm 1 Welcome - Introduction to Amateur Radio VE1VON/VE9MCD 29-Jan-2011 10am to 12pm 2 Getting Down to Basics VE1VON 05-Feb-2011 10am to 12pm 3 Ohms Law and Power VE9CEL 12-Feb-2011 10am to 12pm N/A Monthly Club Meeting No Class 19-Feb-2011 10am to 1pm 4 Inductors and Capacitors VE9CEL 26-Feb-2011 10am-to11am 5 Waves, Wavelength, Frequency and Bands VE1VON 26-Feb-2011 10am to 12h30pm 6 Propagation VE1VON 5-March-2011  10am to 1pm 7 Transmission Lines VE9BGC 12-March-2011  10am to 12pm N/A Monthly Club Meeting No Class 19-March-2011  10 am to 1pm 8 Antennas VE9BGC 26-March-2011   10 am to 1pm 9- 10 Active Devices, Diodes, Transistors and Tubes - Power Supplies VE9JJS 02-April-2011  10am to 11am 11 Establishing and Equipping an Amateur Station VE1VON 02-April-2011   11 to 12h30 12 Routine Operation of an Amateur Station VE1VON 09-April-2011  10am to 12pm N/A Regular Club Meeting (No Class) No Class 16-April-2011  10 am to 1pm 13 Modulation and Transmitters VE9JJS 23-April-2011  10 am to 1pm 14 Receivers VE9BGC 30-April-2011  10 am to 1pm 15 Radio Frequency Interference VE9JJS 07-May-2011  10am to 11pm 16 Safety VE9MCD 14-May-2011  10am to 12pm N/A Regular Club Meeting (No Class) No Class 21-May-2011  11am to 12pm 17 Regulations VE9MCD 28-May-2011  10am to 12pm Review & Trial Exam VE1VON/VE9MCD 04-June-2011 10am to 12pm FINAL EXAM VE1VON/VE9MCD All Students are encouraged to attend the regular monthly meetings