All the paper work and exam fees must be completed four weeks before the exam date. The formal marking is carried out electronically at the RSGB Examinations Department.įor the Foundation licence course exam there is a fee of £27.50 for members and £77.50 for non-members.
Your exam paper is checked by the invigilator straight after the exam so you will have a good idea if you have passed before you leave. The Foundation exam is very straightforward and consists of 26 multiple choice questions which you have 55 minutes to answer. Your course will take 10 to 12 hours to complete, and can be spread out over a few weeks The examĭon’t be put off by the thought of having to do an exam.
Most of the training is practical, there is a small amount of radio and electronics theory but only enough for you to appreciate things like using the correct fuses in your equipment and how to build an antenna to get the most out of your radio station. The Foundation courses take place locally in a friendly and informal environment and are conducted by experienced radio amateurs, usually at a local radio club. Your Foundation licence is recognised by the UK communications regulator Ofcom, and entitles you to take a unique identifier called a callsign which will be used to identify you when you are transmitting. The course and exam that leads to the licence provides you with an exciting introduction to the hobby while requiring an acceptable minimum level of skill and experience.