Yeah Buddy, you've almost got it. As of now, code is not required for hf
privileges here in Canada. And I believe if you get 80% or higher on your
basic, you get HF privileges. Will have to check on that one though, but
very good explanation of Canadian licensing.
And as of now, I think, don't quote me on this one, but I believe a pass is
a 70
73
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Hi Cheryl,
Welcome to the hobby :)
Harvey is correct: there are some great resources from Handi-Hams.
Another place to check for assistance specifically in Canada is:
http://www.cnib.ca/eng/programs-services/amateurradio/
There, you'll find info on CNIB's ham radio program, including a general
sort of manual to help you study for your basic exam.
You can also get the reference circular (RIC-7) with the Canadian question
pool in it direct from the Industry Canada Website, which is linked off
www.rac.ca .
In a nutshell, here's how I understand Canadian licensing. Please, someone,
correct me where I err.
There are effectively two classes of license: Basic and Advanced. The main
differences are that Advanced licensees can run more power (1000 watts), can
be trustee of a club station, can be a repeater owner/ trustee, and can
operate homebrew equipment, where a Basic cannot do any of these things and
is limited to 250 watts DC input (200 watts output, more or less).
Naturally, the Advanced test also covers more advanced and technical topics.
The basic test consists of 100 questions which I believe to all be multiple
guess. HF privileges can be had with a pass mark of 80%, or 70% and a 5
words-per-minute morse test. (Or is it 60% plus morse? Please someone tell
me for sure?) The Advanced test is taken after Basic is passed and is
another 50 question test. I think. (Next time I'm in Toronto, I'd like to
take at least the basic just for shits and giggles.) Unlike the U.S.
license, the Canadian license is good for life, the only stipulation being
that one must alert IC to change of address and must get a new call when
moving to a new call district.
I've now been a ham for 19 years. Hard to believe, but true, nearly
(19 years in October). It's a great hobby and lots of fun!
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