Getting started: the Foundation licence
To begin transmitting on amateur radio you need to pass a simple multiple-choice test called the Foundation exam.
Contact us to apply for and take your Foundation Or Imtermediate exam, plus information about fees and training. The club has registered trainers and assessors.
An on-line training course for the Foundation licence exam will be available for new candidates. The course will be run by Bryan (G8DKK) via Zoom conference software. Please contact the club for joining details. These courses will be on-line via Zoom only with the Intermediate course taking 8 sessions of 2 hours per session while the Foundation course is 4 sessions of 2 hours per session.
Already an amateur?
Why not step up to a higher power licence?
Stevenage and District ARS trainers and assessors can help you with the next step: the Intermediate Licence. You will need to have passed the Foundation exam to take the Intermediate exam.
During Autumn/Winter 2025/2026 on-line training courses for the Foundation/Intermediate exam will be available. Please contact the club for details.
In due course we hope to offer Full Licence Exam training. In the mean time Bath Based Distance Learning (BBDL) offer Full Licence Training they can be found HERE.