Foundation Licence Now

by Alan Betts

For those wanting to know more about the Amateur Radio Foundation Licence the RSGB has produced "Foundation Licence - Now". The book contains all that is required to obtain that first step into Amateur Radio hobby - gaining the Foundation Licence - Now! This is not simply a textbook; we provide insight into the technical basics, receivers, transmitters and antennas. How and where to operate with your new licence are covered along with safety considerations and electromagnetic compatibility. Written in an easy to use and understand style this is the ideal book for young and old alike.

36 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2002

Reviews

[Stephanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Essential for obtaining the foundation licence

[Pablo · Rating 3 out of 5]

I wished someone handed me this book years ago, when I moved to the UK, because I would have gotten my foundation amateur radio licence much, much sooner if I knew how simple it was. I have a similarly leveled licence from Argentina (LU5ARC) and it was much harder to obtain.

I found the structure of the book a bit erratic. Some chapters are formatted much different than others. I didn't find this to be a problem though, just surprising. The content is generally covered well and I think people with no knowledge of electronics or radio could read it and understand it all.

I guess you could say the proof is in the pudding and whether I'll pass the test, but being that I already took ham radio courses and I'm an electronic technician, me passing the test is no proof of the quality and usefulness of this book.