TheFoundation Course
as administered by
Stockport RadioSociety
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Since it's inception at the beginning of 2002, Stockport Radio Society has embraced the new Foundation Licence Course.
Our first course was run over a very cold weekend at the end February 2002 with four candidates taking part each of whom were successful and to whom we extend our congratulations. From left to right the successful students are Josh Murray , Pauline Bowers, Christine Simcock & Christopher Simcock. |
Whatis the "Foundation Licence"?
- Gives Fast Track access to an Amateur Radio operating licence.
- Able to operate on all bands except 10 metre's using commercial equipment up to a power output level of 10 watts.
- Foundation Licence syllabus has been set by the OFCOM in conjunction with an advisory group consisting of members of the IEE, The Association of Science Educators & the Radio Society of Great Britain .
Details of our Courses
Since the first course took place over one weekend at the end of February 2002, subsequent courses have usually taken place on successive Saturdays. We have found that this helps our candidates to fully digest the first day's learning.
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Where and what time are they held?
The venue will usually be our Headquarters at Leewood Hall . Benja Fold. Off Ack Lane East, Bramhall, Stockport, SK7 2BX . The course starts at 9am till 5.00pm each day with a 1 hour break for lunch.
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What courses are planned?
| Course Number | Dates | Status |
| 1/2003 | 18th & 25th January | Completed |
| 2/2003 | 29th & 30th March | Completed |
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3/2003 |
26th & 27th April |
Completed |
| 4/2003 | 27th & 28th September 2003 | Completed |
| 5/2003 | 15th & 16th November 2003 | Completed |
| 1/2004 | 17th & 18th January 2004 | Abandoned |
| 2/2004 | 28th & 29th February 2004 | Completed |
| 3/2004 | 17th & 18th April 2004 | Completed |
| 4/2004 | 10th & 11th July 2004 | Completed |
| 5/2004 | 18th & 25th September 2004 | Complete |
| 6/2004 | 20th & 21st November 2004 | Complete |
| 1/2005 | 22nd & 29th January 2005 | Places available |
| 2/2005 | 19th & 20th March 2005 | Postponed |
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What is the course?
- Approximately 12 hours in duration over 2 days with a 45-minute/25 question examination at the end.
- The course contains a Morse assessment which is not a component part of the examination.
- Successful candidates leave with the documentation required to immediately apply for a licence.
- Candidates will be offered free membership of Stockport Radio Society for the remaining period of that year.
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What is the cost?
The cost of the course is ?37 payable when booking the course.The ?37 will cover costs as follows.
?15 RSGB Examination Fee
?18 contribution to venue costs
?4 for the course pack
NB If you bring along your own COMPLETE "Foundation Licence NOW" course pack, ?4 will be discounted from the full cost of the course.
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What will you need?
At registration you will need: -
Some form of identification which should include your photograph and signature, (a Passport, bankcard or driving licence with photograph would be ideal),
T he course fee of ?37.
During the course and examination.
Blue or black pen.
A battery powered calculator (a calculator will not be essential for the calculations involved but may be your preference).
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Are refreshments available?
LeewoodHall provides kitchen facilities. We will have tea/coffee available throughoutthe sessions, however, you may wish to provide other beverages.
Acooker & microwave oven is available and Bramhall village is less than 10 minutes walk away witha variety of shops available on Saturdays.
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Who will the instructors be?
Our registered instructors are Bernard Naylor G3SHF, David Simcock M1ANT, Steve Holgate G8YTP & Bob Deakin M0BIH. Bernard & David have both been taking our courses and have been registered instructors since the start of the courses in February 2002. Steve & Bob have been recruited to our instructors pool during 2003/4. Normally there are 2 instructors per course and they are all ably assisted on the day by club members, both at the venue and on the air.
Bernard Naylor G3SHF
David Simcock M1ANT
Steve Holgate G8YTP
Bob Deakin M0BIH
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How do I reserve a place?
If youwish to book a place on the course orrequire further information please call Bernard Naylor on orcontact him by .
Page last updated 21st August 2004