UK Amateur Radio

Foundation Licence 2002

Practical part of the course

These parts of the syllabus are to be carried out and assessed as part of a recognised training course as they have to be signed off by the Lead tutor as achieved by each candidate.
8e Competence in making radio contacts.

8.7 Demonstrate, using a VHF/UHF transmitter/receiver; correct tuning in to an amateur f.m voice signal and a data signal such as packet. Read the signal strength meter (where fitted).

8.8 Demonstrate correct operation of a VHF transmitter/receiver in simplex mode.Controls used shall include frequency, squelch and, audio gain (volume). Know the meaning of signal reports exchanged during a contact. Make a simplex radio contact and exchange signal reports.

8.9 Demonstrate, using an H.F. transmitter/receiver, correct tuning in to an amateur s.s.b voice signal and a Morse signal. Read the signal strength meter.

8.10 Demonstrate correct operation of an HF. Transmitter/receiver in an s.s.b contact.Controls used shall include frequency, the r.i.t (clarifier), audio gain (volume), r.f, microphone gain and antenna tuner (ATU) Make an H.F. s.s.b voice contact and exchange signal reports.

8.11 Demonstrate a CQ call on VHF/UHF, making a contact and initiating a change of frequency (QSY) off the calling channel.

8f Connecting a transmitter/receiver.

8.12 Demonstrate connecting a transmitter/receiver to a power supply, antenna and feeder.

8.13 Demonstrate, using a 1/2 dipole antenna with adjustable elements, that the SWR varies as the length of the elements are varied. Set up the dipole for minimum SWR. Note: The elements are not to be adjusted whilst transmitting. Correct procedure for a radiating test shall be demonstrated.

Morse Code appreciation    

TX & RX

 

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