The Foundation Licence is the first step on your Amateur Licence
Qualification.

This is run as either an intensive weekend course, over 2 weekends
(including the examination), or as a series of 2-hour sessions on a
weeknight. The course is normally scheduled to last for 20 hours.

Upon passing a 25 question multiple choice examination, and a
series of practical tests, you can apply for your Foundation Licence,
which gives you the ability to transmit on any of the Amateur radio
bands from 135 kHz, to 432 MHz, using a maximum power of 10W.

This will allow you to make both local, and international contacts,
and if the bands are 'right', worldwide communication is possible.

The Intermediate Licence is the next step on your Amateur Licence
Qualification.

This is run as a series of 2-hour sessions on a weeknight.
The course is normally scheduled to last for 35 hours.

Upon passing a 45 question multiple choice examination, and a
series of practical tests, you can apply for your Intermediate Licence,
which gives you the ability to transmit on any of the Amateur radio
bands from 135 kHz, to 250 GHz, using a maximum power of 50W.

This will allow you to make both local, and international contacts,
and if the bands are 'right', worldwide communication is possible.

The Advanced Licence is the final step on your Amateur Licence
Qualification.

This is run as a series of 2-hour sessions on a weeknight. The
course is normally scheduled to last for 50 hours.

Upon passing a 62 question multiple choice theoretical
examination, you can apply for your Advanced (or Full) Licence,
which gives you the ability to transmit on any of the Amateur radio
bands from 135 kHz, to 250 GHz, using a maximum power of 400W.

You are also allowed to operate in foreign countries, and from ships
at sea (with the permission of the Vessel's Master).

Foundation Course: £ 45
Intermediate Course: £ 55
Advanced Course: £ 60

All course fees include the appropriate examination fee
(for the first attempt), and temporary associate membership
of the club for insurance purposes

If you are unlucky enough not to pass the examination at the end
of the training course, you may resit the examination at the Club
by payment of a £3 administrative fee, plus the current RSGB
examination fee in effect at the time.

These are currently

Foundation Examination £20
Intermediate Examination £25
Advanced Examination £30

For more details of training places available, and dates
of courses, please contact the training manager by
sending an e-mail to training (at) g6ut (dot) com, or feel
free to visit us, and ask !!