ARNSW conducts Foundation courses and Licence assessments for all grades, at our facilities at 63 Quarry Road Dural.
Foundation courses are usually held over a single weekend; training all day Saturday and Sunday morning then assessments take place on Sunday afternoon.
The final course planned for 2025 is scheduled for the 15th and 16th of November.
You can contact our education team by emailing education@arnsw.org.au or by calling theoffice on 02 9444 0123 and leaving your contact details.
Please note, our education team is entirely volunteer-run. Many of us also work full-time, so while we’ll do our best to respond promptly, there may be a short delay.
For general information on becoming a Radio Amateur, check out the WIA website. There is also specific information on the Foundation Licence.
You can obtain a current edition of the Foundation Licence Manual from ARNSW for $28 (pickup only). For mail orders please contact the WIA Bookshop at bookshop@wia.org.au or via the WIA website's Foundation Manual page.
Amateur Radio licences in Australia are issued by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA). Information on licence requirements, conditions and regulations can be found on the Amateur Radio Licences page on the ACMA website.
Amateur radio operators are expected to understand operating conventions, techinical fundamentals, and regulatory requirements. This information may also be useful in preparing for amateur licence exams. Detailed information and links can be found on the ACMA page: Amateur radio operating procedures.
The US ARRL has a site with an Introduction to Ham Radio.
Amateur Radio: A Hobby for the 21st Century is produced by the Radio Society of Great Britain, provides a good introduction to Amateur Radio.