Amateur Radio Operators Certificate
Basic Qualifications Course
When
May 23–24, 2026
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Exam Sunday: 1:00 p.m.
Where
Atchelitz Threshermen’s Association
44146 Luckakuck Way
Chilliwack, BC V2R 4A7
Cost
$110 individual
$55 Cadet / Youth Club
$45 Youth under 12
What You’ll Learn
- Use ham radio when going 4×4 off-road to track your friends and send messages with APRS and GPS gear
- Operate D-Star through the VE7RCK D-Star Repeater and explore the world from a handheld radio
- Work the CHWK Club HF Station to talk to hams all over the world
Course Format
There are no prerequisites — just a desire to study and work hard for one weekend. To pass the Basic Certification you need 70%; 80% or higher earns Basic with Honours, which lets you operate on the HF bands.
Saturday — Begins at 9:00 a.m. We review the study guide chapter by chapter with short tests after each one. Lunch and morning/afternoon breaks are included; class typically wraps up around 5:00 p.m.
Sunday — Study at home in the morning, then return at 1:00 p.m. for the multiple-choice exam. Exams are marked immediately. If you pass, you’ll fill out an application form and select your three call signs in order of preference.
What’s Included
- One-year membership in the Chilliwack Amateur Radio Club
- Examination fee for the Basic Test, plus up to two rewrites within six months
- Free mobile antenna and radio equipment testing by a qualified member
- Lunch (sandwiches and wraps) plus snacks and refreshments throughout the day
Course Staff
Instructors
- Randy — VE7RKE
- Glenn — VA7GEH
- Brad — VA7SE
- Tim — VA7DTN
- Robert — VE7DGT
Examiner
- Dave — VE7DCF
Important: Choose Your Call Signs
Before the exam, please select three (3) available call signs in order of preference. Having three ready means your application can be processed even if your top choice is taken before it’s received.
- Check available call signs
- Look up who a call sign is issued to
- Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada — regulator that publishes the question bank
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