AHARS has Amateur Radio trainers, and assessors who are accredited by ACMA to conduct examinations. Aspiring Amateurs who pass the appropriate examinations will be able to apply to ACMA for one of the following:

• ACMA Recognition Certificate – Foundation
• ACMA Recognition Certificate – Standard
• ACMA Recognition Certificate – Advanced
• ACMA Regulations (not required for Foundation)

Since 2003 in Australia, it is no longer a requirement to pass a Morse Code (CW) test to obtain your Amateur Radio certificate for any level.

If you are interested in attending a training and examination session please complete the form below and your details will be sent through to our training coordinator Paul VK5PH. One day Foundation training sessions are conducted on either a Saturday or Sunday between 08:30 and 16:30. Please check the AHARS Calendar for the date and location as the location can change depending on availability of venues.

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For those starting on their Amateur Radio journey, more information on the Foundation qualification can be found at the WIA Foundation page. The Foundation exam consists of 25 multiple choice questions which all will be covered in our one day training course. You need a pass mark of 70%, which is 18 out of 25 questions correct. Have a try at the type of questions you will encounter on the day at the WIA Online Assessment.

The Wireless Institute of Australia’s WIA Foundation Manual is an excellent first guide. We recommend reading it thoroughly before attending training. It is available for purchase from the WIA. Additionally before attending training please read through the Foundation Practical Assessment Information slides which will prepare you for what will be presented on training day.

These guides are also recommended reading –

• Welcome to Amateur Radio
• Foundation Study Guide
• Australian Amateur Radio Regulations Handbook (not required for Foundation training)

What Initial Costs Are Involved?

• There is no yearly fee for the Amateur Radio operators class licence.
• You can operate an amateur station on shared frequencies as long as you hold a recognised qualification (Foundation, Standard, or Advanced level, via an ACMA recognition certificate or equivalent) and have an allocated callsign from the ACMA.

While the licence itself has no yearly fee, there are some one-time costs: