Ham radio -anyone interested in free training?

Zai · Post by **Zai** » Fri Nov 09, 2012 9:51 pm

Hey all,

I've noticed quite a bit of interest in amateur radio - some are interested in getting a licence whilst others are considering getting a radio without a licence.

I'm a fully licensed UK Radio amateur, and I'm willing to help anyone to pass their exam or offer advice. If there is enough interest, i'll register with the Radio Society as an official trainer.

BTW, This article sums up the basics of WHY!?? :

http://americanpreppersnetwork.com/2012 ... radio.html

PM me if you want to know how to get a licence, why you might want one, or if you have any technical questions.

gregpreston · Post by **gregpreston** » Fri Nov 09, 2012 11:07 pm

very interested as it might be the only way of contacting others in a shtf situation and knowledge outweighs wealth

JBird · Post by **JBird** » Sat Nov 10, 2012 6:12 pm

I'd be interested too.

Zai · Post by **Zai** » Sat Nov 10, 2012 9:36 pm

gregpreston wrote:very interested as it might be the only way of contacting others in a shtf situation and knowledge outweighs wealth

OK! Well, there is a single multiple choice exam to take to get your foundation licence. You can get a book called 'foundation licence now!',that teaches you what you need to know, but you need to do a small course too at a local club. My club is free, and the exam was less than £30.

What that gets you : one foundation licence (all bands and frequencies, max transmit power of 10 watts) and the know how to use it when it all goes pear shaped.

If there are enough people in my area I'd get registered and train people for nothing. I'm happy to help on line, by phone or whatever to help my fellow preppers out...

Not to mention about two hours of work on a website called hamtests.co.uk practically guarantees a pass.

Bigant · Post by **Bigant** » Sun Nov 11, 2012 8:15 pm

i would also be very interested. its on my to list for next year. to get my licence and a decent little radio.

Zai · Post by **Zai** » Wed Nov 14, 2012 6:45 pm

Right - free distance learning course from Bath ADL - CONTACT G0FUW@tiscali.co.uk.

They require a deposit to keep you learning, and but IT'S FREE! Get out there and get your licence.

Arzosah · Post by **Arzosah** » Wed Nov 14, 2012 8:30 pm

Erm, Zai? Thank you for posting this, but I have no idea what ADL means ... sorry to ask, but can you expand your post a bit? Ta muchly

Zai · Post by **Zai** » Wed Nov 14, 2012 8:37 pm

Arzosah wrote:Erm, Zai? Thank you for posting this, but I have no idea what ADL means ... sorry to ask, but can you expand your post a bit? Ta muchly

Ermagerd, sorry. I I was rushing! Bath Advanced Distance Learning, they are a group of volunteers who are training people to spread the hobby. They will train you for your amateur radio foundation licence.

http://www.southgatearc.org/news/april2 ... arning.htm

Attack Warning Red · Post by **Attack Warning Red** » Thu Nov 15, 2012 8:11 am

It's interesting, and I can certainly see the appeal.

...But what happens in a SHTF where there's no electricity? Are there off-grid or battery options?

Post by **scoobie** » Thu Nov 15, 2012 8:40 am

AWR, you will probably find most ham rigs are actually 12vdc rather than native 220vac, so plenty of options for power if there is no grid...

uk-preppers.co.uk