INFORMATION

on the

AMATEUR OPERATOR'S CERTIFICATE EXAMINATIONS

 

The following are exerpts from Industry Canada's RIC-24.

General Information

The hobby of amateur radio, today more than ever, is an extension of scientific knowledge applied to telecommunications. Industry Canada believes that amateur radio should be accessible, so that those who are intersted in the science and art of radiocommunication may avail them selves of every reasonable opportunity to learn, enjoy and contribute to its progress.

Anyone may become an amateur radio operator, there are no age or nationality restriction. The best way to learn about amateur radio is to enroll in a class taught by amateur radio operators or clubs.

Anyone may use an amateur radio station, provided a qualified operator is in attendance to perform the control functions. Getting to know radio amateurs in your area and practising on their stations is an excellent way to learn about operating practices, station assembly, regulations, radio frequency propagation, antennas and a host of directly related data.

 

CERTIFICATES AND PRIVILEGES

There is only one certificate available for the amateur service: the amateur operator's certificate. The holder of this certificate may obtain as many as four levels of qualification. The Basic Qualification is required before an individual may operate and amateur radio station in Canada or hold a licence for such a station.

 

Basic Qualification

The Basic Qualification provides the foundation for operation in the amateur radio service. To obtain the amateur operator's certificate with Basic Qualification, a candidate must successfully complete a theory/regulations/operating procedures examination.The exam consists of 100 questions multiple choice with 80% on theory and 20 % on regulations.

The holder of this certificate may:

1. operate on all frequencies above 30 MHz, using all classes of emissions;

2. use a maximum of 250 watts DC transmitter input power;

3. build and operate all station equipment, except for "home made" transmitters, and;

4. hold a station license.

 

Morse Code (5WPM) Qualification

The examination for this qualification is a test of sending and receiving Morse Code at a speed of not less than 5WPM for three consecutive minutes.

The holder of this certificate, (along with the basic) may;

1. Operate on the 160 meter and 80 meter bands.

 

Morse Code (12WPM) Qualification

The examination for this qualification is a test of sending and receiving Morse Code at a speed of not less than 12 WPM for three consecutive minutes.

The holder of this certificate, (along with the basic) may;

1. Operate on all amateur bands.

 

Advanced Qualification

The Advanced Qualification is for those individuals who have an in-depth knowledge of electronics, a good knowledge of the various types of amateur equipment and the ability to understand circuits with the intention of effecting repairs and building transmitters.

Individuals who hold this quilification, in addition to the Basic privileges, may:

1. build and operate transmitting equipment,

2. use maximum transmitter power of 1000 watts DC input,

3. sponsor repeaters and club station, and

4. remotely control fixed station, including the use of radio links.

Contact VE3NBC@rac.ca for more information, or drop in at one of our meetings. 

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