We will not be offering the Advanced License course for 2020.
Please check other amateur radio clubs in the area.
Location: Coquitlam Amateur Radio Club
Dates: 6 Saturdays: TBD
Time: 9:00am to 4:00pm (lunch included)
Class size: 8
Cost: $150
This course is for Amateur Radio operators Having Basic Qualifications, who wish to increase their knowledge, skills and capabilities
The Advanced course will take place on 6 Saturdays and will consist of presentations, demonstrations, practice questions with the final examination on the last session. The focus will be on question bank provided by Innovation, Science and Economic Development, Canada (previously known as Industry Canada): http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/025.nsf/eng/h_00040.html
The course consists of an “under the hood” study of:
- Electronic components
- Power suppliers
- Amplifiers
- Digital techniques
- Oscillators, Receivers and Transmitters
- Test gear
- Antennae and transmission line
- Repeaters
- Building your own gear
Lots of demos, presentations and practice questions
The final exam consists of 50 questions with a pass mark of 70%. Students are encouraged to download the exam generator from the ISED Canada web site
The Advanced Qualification added to your Basic Qualification will allow you to build and operate your own transmitting equipment, sponsor a club station, run higher power and operate your own repeater station.