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Amateur Radio License: The Foundation Licence

Steps I took to get my Foundation Licence.

  • Purchased and read "Australian Ham Radio Handbook" ($23) and "Your Entry Into Amateur Radio" ($50)
  • Purchased two Quangsheng UV-K5 (8) radios ($75)
  • Watched the YouTube radio training series titled "REAST Training & Assessment"
  • Sat and passed Foundation Exam (Free)
  • Applied for the ACMA recognition certificate ($45)
  • Applied for the ACMA radio call sign ($42)
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