UK amateur radio foundation test online

[paramatt]

Hi all looking around I see that the discussion of the best communication types for the UK has been had best UK comms, I see most are using PMR, Zello or CB with some interest in HAM but the UK not having an OLB Comms frequency is there not enough interest/licensed members to have one?


But if like me you have an interest in HAM radio then now is a good time to get it done, now you can get the foundation licensed online for £27.50 all in this is due to COVID and clubs unable to meet.
It is recommended you get the book but I did all my training free online and passed my foundation exam 2 weeks ago.
You will need a bit of free time to watch the videos and learn the stuff but it's not that hard to do.

All in I think it's worth getting the license so we can use our Baofeng problem-free and if we want to get a big fancy radio we all have an excuse to spend more money on our trucks!!
Thanks all.

 

[WoodcockFamilyOverland]

Hi all looking around I see that the discussion of the best communication types for the UK has been had best UK comms, I see most are using PMR, Zello or CB with some interest in HAM but the UK not having an OLB Comms frequency is there not enough interest/licensed members to have one?


But if like me you have an interest in HAM radio then now is a good time to get it done, now you can get the foundation licensed online for £27.50 all in this is due to COVID and clubs unable to meet.
It is recommended you get the book but I did all my training free online and passed my foundation exam 2 weeks ago.
You will need a bit of free time to watch the videos and learn the stuff but it's not that hard to do.

All in I think it's worth getting the license so we can use our Baofeng problem-free and if we want to get a big fancy radio we all have an excuse to spend more money on our trucks!!
Thanks all.

Hey I’ve got a Baofeng but I’ve programmed it to just use the PMR 446 Channels, I’ve not sent anything over the net yet as I know it’s not really legal due to the power of it. But I’ve got it just so I can listen in if needs be when out as groups.

I should probably look at getting this done so I’m all legit. Thanks for the info!

 

[paramatt]

Hey I’ve got a Baofeng but I’ve programmed it to just use the PMR 446 Channels, I’ve not sent anything over the net yet as I know it’s not really legal due to the power of it. But I’ve got it just so I can listen in if needs be when out as groups.

I should probably look at getting this done so I’m all legit. Thanks for the info!

I think now is a good time to get the test done if you can, I was put off by my local club as I was scoffed at for having a Baofeng so doing it online was super easy! I think most are using PMR and like you said you can always just listen in.