The Calgary Amateur Radio Association runs a "Get Started!" in ham radio course that will get you licensed so that you can get on the air.

Two class sessions are held each year.

The fall series starts in early to mid September, the winter series starts in early to mid January.

For more information you can email John (VE6TUG) at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , attend one of our meetings (visitors always welcome), or drop by our Koffee Klatch each Saturday morning in the food court at Sunridge shopping centre. Look for the folks having a good time. Or you can contact the club using any of the methods listed on the contacts page.

Rather surf first and ask questions later? Then check out the Beginners Info link on the Radio Amateurs of Canada (RAC) page.

To help get you started, download the Industry Canada Question Bank. The question bank has every question (and answer) that is on the Basic and Advanced test.

While the exam generator will help you memorize the correct answers it doesn't teach you the theory behind the question. For that the CARA class is perfect. Not only do you know the answer but you know why its correct. Plus you'll get instruction on how to operate properly. Different technologies like APRS. How a repeater works and be able to ask other HAMs questions. Just remember once you get a HAM talking you might be there for awhile.