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Basic Course

Basic Amateur Radio Course

Master the fundamentals of amateur radio operations and regulations
Master the essential knowledge to become a licensed amateur radio operator in Canada. This free, self-paced online course prepares you to pass the 100-question multiple choice exam with practice exams using questions from the official ISED question bank.

Passing Grade

๐Ÿฅฑ Basic Qualification (You don't want this)
Achieve 70% to unlock basic amateur radio privileges. This includes a callsign and VHF/UHF bands for local communications.
๐Ÿคฉ Basic with Honours Qualification (You want this one)
Achieve 80% or more to unlock VHF/UHF privileges and HF bands for worldwide communications.

Next Steps

After completing this course:๐Ÿ“ Practice for the exam with the official ISED practice exams to ensure that you're ready for the real test.๐Ÿ“… Book your test with an accredited examiner. Find one near you via ISED's search tool.๐Ÿ’ช Upgrade to Advanced if you feel the additional privileges will benefit you.