Subj : Getting Started
To   : All
From : Warpslide
Date : Sun Aug 16 2020 10:02:11

Hey All,

I recently received a TYT TH-UV88 as a gift.  I don't know much about HAM
Radio (anything really), but it looks like this small handheld supports 2M and
70cm frequencies.  From what I understand, it's ok for me to turn this on &
listen but I won't be able to talk until I get a license.

Since I'm not licensed, I'm looking into what it would take to write the exam.
I'm located in Canada and a quick Google search says I'd need at least at
least 70% to pass or 80% to pass with honours (allowing access to < 30MHz).

There's an online course starting soon or a local club has a course starting
in September.  Does anyone in Canada have experience with rac.ca's online
course?

https://www.rac.ca/rac-online-basic-amateur-radio-course-registration-summer-20
20/

Just not sure yet which route would be best to take for me:  Online, in-person
or self paced.

I noticed that Synchronet has a built-in quiz for Canadian HAM Radio basic &
advanced questions.  I went though about 30 questions before I realized I'd
fail pretty bad.  Looks like I need to get studying.

Jay

.... Is this thing on?

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