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who you calling clowns eh ?

i see the truckers have managed to stay awake long enough to visit the site then ey ey e y ey

Welcome G4VXS de G1XWX / M0DSB radio is alive and kicking and in the not to distant future will be active in our folding camper, haven't had a chance to setup yet but I am looking foward to it.Radio has taken on a whole new lease of life what with the foundation course and everything else.You should get up and running at home there are some great data modes to be explored.

                      G4VSX  de   G1XWX / M0DSB

                                         73              email dave at m0dsb.fsnet.co.uk

We have CBs in three of our vehicles, including the camper.

Invaluable when in convoy on vw club runs....also for traffic alerts when motoring in the UK.

Used it for years and love it!

Quote: Originally posted by happybonzo on 05/10/2007

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Is it possible to take, or train, for the Foundation Licence at home? I have tried to get some sense from the RSGB but think that I'll be in my box before that ever happens.

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Hi sorry for the delay, been out of the country. Good to see some intrest in Radio,

The following link will answer lots of questions. Yes you do need to attend a training course to get the Foundation Licence, I beleive this is part of the requirment. 

The RAE Advanced exam can be studied at home then tested at an aproved center.  Best to check with your local Amature Radio Club, Most provide this course.

http://www.r-clarke.org.uk/hamfaq1.htm

Good Luck Pete (G4VSX)

Hi all, thanks for the updates, looks like there is still a small intrest for Amatur Radio, good for long range natter.

Guess if there is activity on the CB then that would be better to chat with the truckers in the imediate area, ideal for traffic reports.

Maplin stock some cheap rigs, might have a look this weekend.

Cheers all

Thanks for the updates