October 18 & 19, 2025
AMATEUR RADIO OPERATORS CERTIFICATE
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS COURSE
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!!
Tuition
- $100.00 for an individual
- $55.00 Cadet or Youth Club members
- $45.00 Youth under 12 years of age
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FOR THE BASIC COURSE, you will need to select three (3) available call signs for your Radio certificate application in case one becomes unavailable before your application is processed.
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- Learn how to use Ham Radio when going 4×4 off-road to track your friends & send/receive messages using APRS, GPS radio gear.
- Operate D-Star using VE7RCK D-Star Repeater and explore the world using a handheld radio.
- Work the CHWK Club HF Station to talk to Hams all over the world.
There are no prerequisites other than a desire to study and work hard for one weekend. You will study for your Basic Certification — you need 70% to pass the Basic and 80% or higher to earn Basic with Honours to operate on the HF bands.
Saturday reviews the study guide with small tests after each chapter. The entire guide is reviewed by the end of the day Saturday. Students go home and study overnight and return Sunday at 1:00 pm to take the written multiple-choice exam. Exams are marked immediately; if you pass, you will fill out an application form and select 3 call signs in order of preference. Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada publishes the question bank and key regulations.
Schedule & Location
The course begins at 9:00 am Saturday with a 1-hour lunch break plus short morning/afternoon breaks; class typically ends around 5:00 pm. The exam is on Sunday starting at 1:00 pm.
Course location: Chilliwack Amateur Radio Club meeting/radio room, next to Sardis Sports Complex (formerly Twin Rinks).
Chilliwack Amateur Radio Club, 5725 Tyson Road, Chilliwack
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Tuition Includes
- 1-Year membership to the Chilliwack Amateur Radio Club
- Examination fees for the Basic Test, plus up to 2 rewrites within 6 months
- Free mobile antenna and radio equipment testing by a qualified member
- Instructors: Randy VE7RCK
- Examiner: Dave VE7DCF