Anyone interested in doing a Foundation Radio Ham course in Devon - weekend Intensive

[TeeDee]

Hello everyone ,
I've been trying to sort out a Radio Ham Foundation course set over a single weekend ( as opposed to a series of evenings ) for several members on other forums for some time.

It now looks like a course will be conducted in Newton Abbot ( Devon ) sometime after the end of March , once I have firm dates I will post them.

I currently have Seven interested parties from other forums and though I would post here incase any one here want to put their names down as interested parties to do a course??

Anyway, look forward to hearing from you.

 

[Geordie9]

I would be interested but it would depend on dates, costs etc

 

[TeeDee]

I would be interested but it would depend on dates, costs etc

Cost is minimal , I'm expecting it to be circa £30 for the weekend ( basically the instructor gives their time for free )
Date wise , I am chasing for something substantial but can confirm it WILL be over a weekend.

Hope that helps and I'll keep you informed.

 

[Geordie9]

That sounds good.

 

[TeeDee]

bump.bump.

 

[Wild Thing]

I'd be interested, but do I need to bring/own any kit to do the course.

Phill

 

[TeeDee]

I'd be interested, but do I need to bring/own any kit to do the course.

Phill

Hi Phil , Just seen your post , No kit is needed to do the course , its just to get your license. After that its up to you , get the kit or join the local club to continue use.

 

[Bizmarty]

I am very interested in this course, looking forward to some more info.
So if successful, the certificate/license is awarded at the end of the weekend?

Cheers

 

[bikething]

I'm interested - subject to dates / work

 

[TeeDee]

I'm interested - subject to dates / work

It will be on a Weekend , so hopefully it should be 'OK' or most .

I will keep you guys posted.

 

[Bizmarty]

Just wondered if there is any news on this yet?

 

[TeeDee]

Hello , No , No news yet.

The chap that will most likely be instructing spends winter in Spain ( nice ) , I have passed on comms to his HQ that I have a group of 'x' persons wanting to do a Foundation course over a single weekend , HQ says that its quite possible to do that but they need to get the instructor to set the dates and they currently have no way of contacting him unitl his return to the UK.
( Yes I agree ,....The Irony was not wasted on me !! ) , but I do promise when this gent makes contact with me and advises me of what dates are doable I will instantly pass on that information.

Currently I have around 15 names which is a good thing as it means it more likely than not to go ahead. So we just need to gird our collective loins until that time.

 

[TeeDee]

OK, just a quick bump for people , the Instructor running the course this week end has informed me that he is running another Radio Foundation Week End course on the 18th & 19th August.

He currently has 3 slots left if anyone fancies coming down and doing it. If you fancyy a weekend in Newton Abbott either contact TARS radio directly ( details elsewhere in this thread I think ) or let me know here.

Thanks.

 

[TeeDee]

Many Congratulations to Bikething and Bizmarty for banging out their Foundation Radio Licences today!!!

Bikething even managed to ace the Test with a stunning 25 out of 25 correct!!

Thanks Guys.

 

[bikething]

Congratulations all round - Everyone on the course passed including TeeDee who deserves a special mention for organising it!

Cheers
Steve

M6BWU

 

[santaman2000]

Congratulations to all!

 

[scoops_uk]

M6BWU

Crikey, you didn't hang about!

Scoops

 

[bikething]

Crikey, you didn't hang about!

Scoops

Spent about an hour trying to get my initials, forum name or various other nicknames in there but no luck so i just went with the next available callsign

 

[scoops_uk]

Spent about an hour trying to get my initials, forum name or various other nicknames in there but no luck so i just went with the next available callsign

Got mine

M6SKE

 

[bikething]

Got mine

M6SKE

Good catch!

lets see what the other guys come up with