The Advanced Licence - Wirral & District ARC

 

The Advanced Radio Amateur Examination is the final part of a structured suite of three examinations designed to give full access to the amateur radio bands, modes and power as set out in the Full Amateur Radio Licence.

Assessment is by a written examination paper of 62 multiple choice questions, each with 4 possible responses.  The examination lasts 2 hours and is available every 2 months.

Examination questions will assume a knowledge and understanding of the basic principles from all parts of the Foundation, Intermediate and Advanced syllabuses, although the questions themselves will be clearly aimed at the relevant syllabus item.

For example, in tackling a question on interference, the candidate may need to demonstrate an appreciation of how unwanted frequencies are produced, their potential to cause interference, how they might enter an affected device and how this might be identified and avoided.  This might require knowledge of harmonics, mixing and the susceptible frequencies of the victim device.

It will be assumed that the candidate has some familiarity with amateur operating practices and procedures as outlined in all 3 syllabuses.  This will include, for example, a broad understanding of such issues as amateur band plans although examination of specific knowledge will be in line with the syllabus.

Some time spent on-air either as a listener or as an amateur operator at Foundation or Intermediate level will clearly be advantageous in understanding the purpose and context of syllabus items and examination questions.

A formula sheet will be provided during the examination.  The formula will not be titled or explained and candidates will be expected to recognise which formula is appropriate and may need to transpose it depending on the parameter to be calculated.

Click to download a copy of the Advanced Syllabus for examinations valid from the 1st July 2007

For more information, including recommended reading and advanced exam dates for 2007

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If you would like to know more regarding costs and course availabilities, please contact:-
secretary@wadarc.com

 

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