Taking UK & US exams at the Convention

-- The 2010 exams schedule will be posted here as soon as details are confirmed --

UK licence exams

You need to book your exam before attending RSGB Convention 2010.

If you wish to take the Foundation and/or the Intermediate level exam, you will need to book 10 working days in advance of RSGB Convention 2009 to guarantee a place, and for the Advanced level allow 15 working days.

All exams must be booked through the Examinations Department of the RSGB at rce.dept@rsgb.org.uk or by calling the RSGB on 01234 832700 and dialling option 4 on the automated switchboard.

Candidates for the Foundation & Intermediate exam must contact Brian Reay, G8OSN at ardc.chairman@rsgb.org.uk and inform him of their progress on practical assessment. If required, Brian can also advise on finding a local tutor to complete practical assessments in advance of examinations.

UK amateur radio licence levels and requirements

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US licence exams

If you wish to obtain a US call sign without going all the way to the US to sit an exam you have the opportunity to take any of the US licence exams at the RSGB 2009 Convention.

The US exams will be supervised by Paul Steed, G0VEP, an ARRL Volunteer Examiner, and his team of volunteers.

To find out how you can take the US licence exams at RSGB 2009 Convention, contact Paul Steed direct on 023 9237 1677.