SGARS Events

Training and Assessment for Amateur Radio Licence. Obtaining an amateur radio licence is easy with the Foundation entry level accreditation. There is no morse code to learn, you don't need technical qualifications and there are no age limits.

The St George Amateur Radio Society (SGARS) hold weekend amateur radio licence training courses and assessments, within the St George/Sutherland Shire.

The St George Amateur Radio Society conducts Foundation courses and Licence assessments for all grades. The next training and assessment weekend is scheduled for July 2023; 15th and 16th at our training venue at Sutherland 2232.

Courses and assessments are run in compliance with current public health restrictions and COVIDsafe guidelines.

Foundation licence courses are held over a single weekend (Saturday and Sunday), being review of the Foundation Licence Manual, practical training, followed by assessment  in theory, regulations and practical. Candidates will need to have read and be familiar with the contents of Foundation Licence Manual, prior to attending the weekend course.

Standard and Advanced licence assessments are held on Sunday. Candidates will need to have undertaken self study in theory and regulations prior to attending the assessment session.

Advance booking is necessary to meet the current lead time requirements of the government selected outsourced examination provider, AMC. Bookings required by COB Friday 30th June 2023. Late bookings cannot be accepted, as examination materials are provided specifically for each candidate.

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