Getting Licensed
To operate amateur radio equipment, Canadian regulations require that a person must pass a federal examination and acquire a radio license.
By far the easiest way to prepare for the examination is to join a radio club like ours, and take a training course. The resources of an instructor, and association with many helpful hams in a club, are invaluable in answering questions and clarifying your knowledge.
YRARC has two Accredited Examiners authorized to locally administer the Industry Canada exam when you are prepared for it.
Our Training Courses
Our club offers training courses for the Basic, Advanced, and Morse code exams. Courses are carefully tailored to the needs of the students. People from many backgrounds, with their knowledge of electronics and radio ranging from none to a lot, are usually successful in our courses.
Course dates are determined based on interest in the courses.
For information about scheduled courses, see Upcoming Events on our home page. For other information and any questions, please contact us.
Radio Amateurs of Canada (RAC)
The Canadian national association for amateur radio operators has an extensive web site offering many articles and other information useful for exam preparation.
Study Guides and Operating Manuals
Essential for preparation for the IC examination is a study guide. The most widely used manual is the Canadian Amateur Radio Basic Qualification Study Guide, written by three of our club members. It is available via their web site, www.coaxpublications.ca, or through dealers such as Radioworld and Durham Radio.
Another useful addition to the budding Amaeur's library is the RAC Operating Manual, available at the dealers sown above or from RAC directly via their web site, www.rac.ca.
Industry Canada
Regulations governing use of the amateur radio service are administered by the Industry Canada department of the federal government. The department's web site offers copies of the regulations and other useful documents.
Other Useful Links
The internet has become a vast storehouse of information about amateur radio. Many interesting sites, useful for examination study and/or to feed your interest, can be accessed through our Useful Links page.
