The Intermediate Licence - Wirral & District ARC

 

Once you have gained experience at the Foundation level, we are sure you will want to take the next step up to the Intermediate licence.

The Intermediate licence gives access to the Intermediate frequency allocations within the amateur bands.  The Permitted power levels are also increased to 50 watts (with two exceptions).

To obtain the Intermediate licence, it is again advisable to take a training course.  This course is longer than the Foundation course, and aims to teach many of the fundamentals of radio in a stimulating way by actually undertaking practical tasks such as soldering, building a small project, and a variety of other exercises building on the experience you have gained as a Foundation licence holder.

After completing the course, candidates sit the Intermediate Licence Examination.  Again this examination is a multiple-choice test based on what was learnt on the course.  This covers the basic concepts of radio operating on the amateur bands and the licence conditions.  With both of these successfully completed, your M3 licence can be upgraded to an Intermediate licence.

Two methods of assessment are used.  The first requires a demonstration of electrical measurements, soldering and a constructional project.  This is followed by an examination of 45 multiple-choice questions with four possible responses which cover the remainder of the syllabus.  The examination lasts 1¼ hours. 

In summary, the Intermediate licence allows progression from the Foundation licence and may be followed by the Advanced Examination leading to a Full Amateur Radio Licence.

Click to download a copy of the  Intermediate Syllabus

For more information including a sample paper and recommended reading

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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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