PARG is very happy to help you become a licensed Amateur Radio operator.

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We can assist with your exam, provide mentorship on any questions you have, and offer hands-on experience with radio equipment. Please email the PARG secretary for further information: parg.secretary@gmail.com

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NEWS Flash

For new unlicensed members of the Peel Amateur Radio Group, PARG is prepared to provide a VHF/UHF handheld transceiver of PARG'S choosing on the passing of their Amateur Radio exam and subsequent issue of a callsign by ACMA, with an invitation to join our on-air net through the PARG repeater VK6RMH !!!

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Recommended Book

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Wireless Institute of Australia. (2022). Your entry into amateur radio: The Foundation licence manual (4th ed.; P. Wait, Author). Wireless Institute of Australia.

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• Fourth edition

• Author: Phil Wait

• Publisher: Wireless Institute of Australia

• Published: October 2022

• Pages: 116

• EAN: 834206

• ISBN: not listed on WIA page

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Online Resources

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          Radio Electronics School (RES)
          http://www.res.net.au/

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           Jules' Workshop

         Introduction to amateur radio https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-m8GoYJ2Wzw

         

                   Foundation Theory and Regulations             

                   https://www.julesworkshop.net/foundation-licence

         

                   Practical 

                   https://www.julesworkshop.net/Amateur%20Radio%20Group/4%20Practical%20page.html

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          WIA (The Wireless Institute of Australia)

          https://www.wia.org.au/licenses/foundation/about/

 

          Radio Amateur Society of Australia 

          https://vkradioamateurs.org/how-do-i-join-the-hobby/

 

          Ham College 

          https://www.hamcollege.org.au/
          (Perth East – Walliston Scout Hall)

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          Practice Exams

          https://www.wia.org.au/licenses/foundation/onlineexams/foundation.php

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          Amateur Radio-Related Fees

          https://www.acma.gov.au/amateur-radio-related-fees

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          Please note, PARG does NOT collect any money on behalf of ACMA. All transactions for Certificates of 

          Recognition or Callsigns are handled by ACMA directly.

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