Bredhurst Receiving and Transmitting Society |
|
|
|
What is the BRATS' ethos ? BRATS
training has the ethos of "Learning by practical application".
How many levels of amateur radio licence are there
in UK ? The Foundation and Intermediate and Advanced Radio Amateur
Licences are part of a suite of three examinations designed to give access
to the "Amateur Radio" bands.
The Foundation Licence is the entry level into the UK amateur radio
activity.
The Intermediate Licence is the second level.
The Advanced Amateur Radio licence is the top tier of the licence
structure.
What is the shortest time a student studying with
the BRATS has achieved a pass at the Foundation Licence Exam, then the
Intermediate Licence Exam and the Advanced Licence exam.
14 weeks from first contact with the Lead Instructor
to a pass slip for the Advanced exam with the FL exam and IL exam also passed.
How much notice is needed to book an exam
? This all depends upon which exam you wish
to sit. For the Foundation and Intermediate Licence Exams certainly
not less than 10 working days, for ALC the application for a place
at an exam must be with the RSGB prior to the closing date
for the exam which can be generally taken as at least working 10 days before
to the exam - but your tutor can advise you further.
Do I have to attend a course ? Only
to achieve passes in the practical sessions for the Foundation and Intermediate
licence levels.
How do I join a BRATS' Course?
Email the Course tutor using this link or just turn up on a club night
of the BRATS, see the BRATS club page for more information on the club night.
What should I look at first in the FLC ?
As there are practicals to do before you my sit your Foundation exam you
will probably want to complete these and then continue with your studies.
so check out the section on "Practical Assessments" and reference to the
section on Operating Practices & Procedures. You will then be well set
to do well in the practicals.
Where can I do my practicals for the FLC
? As soon as you have joined the Club you will be given
all the information as to when and where you can do the practicals for the
Foundation Licence Course. Usually the practicals are carried out at our
new club shack or on Club nights at the Club room,or on field
weekends. Please note that places are limited from time to time so do
not expect to do your practicals immediately and and exam 10 days later!
How long does a course take for the Foundation
Licence ? As long as you need. You would need to have carried
out about 12 hours of study at home or at a course to have a good expectation
of a pass. We have run successful refresher 3 hour courses immediately prior
to the exam where students have carried out home study.
Do I have to take out a Foundation Licence when
I have passed the Foundation level ? You do not have to take out
a licence at any level before progressing to the next tier.
Can I go straight to the Intermediate level without
passing the Foundation level ? No you have to pass through each
tier what ever is your background.
How long does a course take for the Intermediate
Licence ? As long as you need but we run courses that have a total
teaching time span of about 30 hours.
Where do I do the practicals for the ILC
? As soon as you have joined the Club you will be given all the
information as to when and where you can do the practicals for the Intermediate
Licence course. Usually the practicals are carried out at our new club shack
or on Club nights at the Club room,or on field weekends. Please
note that places are limited from time to time so do not expect to do your
practicals immediately.
How long does a courses take for the Advanced Licence
? As long as you need but we anticipate that a total time spent
learning of about 60 hours.
Can one study at home and still pass exams
? Home study from the web site has been a practical solution for
many candidate who have achieved passes but practicals have to be completed
prior to entry into the Foundation and Intermediate exams.
What are the cost for the exams
? The cost of taking the Radio Communications Examinations
went up with effect from the 1st of April 2004. From the 1st of April 2004,
the fees charged by the RSGB for the Foundation exam are £15, the
Intermediate £20 and the Advanced exam £25 (Subject to change without
notice on this web site). Note: there can be an additional charge levied
by the exam centre and this can vary from centre to centre and exam to exam.
What is the benefit of obtaining an Intermediate
licence after the Foundation Licence ? The Intermediate Licence
holder can operate, in general, at 50W, can make and modify their transmitting
equipment, can operate through satellites and work with the Users Services.
What is the advantage of achieving the Advanced
Amateur Radio Licence ? There are many advantages and here are
just a few :-
As a holder of this licence you can operate at 400W output
Have access to all the bands available and can operate maritime mobile and
abroad (in accordance with the licence conditions and those of the host country).
Can supervise the assessment of Foundation and Intermediate Licence holders
practicals (subject to overall supervision of a lead instructor) and
After a period of time apply for the appointment as a lead instructor.
Can supervise the running of a special event station
Can supervise the use of greetings messages by non licenced but interested
persons.
Who wrote the BRATS teaching web
site? This training site is the work of several dedicated
club members whose specialist skills are :-
not only in amateur radio,
but also industry based electronics,
physics,
teaching and
web site design.
How big is the web site ? The site comprises
of over 200 pages and nearly 1000 drawing / animations and can take the new
student from the Foundation Licence examination through the Intermediate
Licence examination to the Advanced Licence examination as quickly as they
wish to progress, of course giving time to carry out practicals and sit exams!
Who gives feed back about the site ? Past
and present students feed back information and this site is updated accordingly.
How often is the website up dated ?
Sometimes on a daily basis but often it is several weeks before
changes are needed.
Due to spammers the email information is as a graphic
For more information about the BRATS club and its venues click on the link
above to BRATS Club.
|
|
Disclaimer:- This web site has taken many hours of hard work from members of the BRATS, and it is hoped that as far as possible that the contents are accurate. However no responsibility can be accepted for any errors or omissions that may exist on this site. It is your own responsibility to decide the suitability of this site for your use and that the site development team cannot be responsible for any misuse or misunderstanding or incorrect information. The site continues to develop as more information comes to hand. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
