1 Chelmsford Amateur Radio Society Intermediate Licence Course Clive Ward G1EUC Slide Set 1: v Apr-2009 (1) Nature of Amateur Radio Chelmsford Amateur Radio Society Intermediate Course Nature of Amateur Radio

2 Chelmsford Amateur Radio Society Intermediate Licence Course Clive Ward G1EUC Slide Set 1: v Apr-2009 (1) Nature of Amateur Radio Amateur Radio NatureAmateur Radio is for self-training and experimentation, and is non-commercial in nature BenefitsAmateur Radio is of value in areas of:- – Technical Innovation – Emergency Communications – Development of Skills – International Friendship – Recreational Activity The Intermediate Licence is the stepping stone from the Foundation to the Full UK Amateur Radio Licence

3 Chelmsford Amateur Radio Society Intermediate Licence Course Clive Ward G1EUC Slide Set 1: v Apr-2009 (1) Nature of Amateur Radio Amateur Radio BANDSHF, VHF, UHF, Microwave, Millimetre Wave SPECIALRepeaters, Internet Links, Packet/UIView, Satellites/ISS, DX Cluster, RAYNET, Beacons MODESVoice, Morse, Packet, PSK31, SSTV, FSTV, WSPR MODULATION CW, AM, SSB, FM, FSK etc OTHERRSGB/Radcom, Clubs/Events, QSL Cards, Contests, Awards CONSTRUCTION Practically Assessed

4 Chelmsford Amateur Radio Society Intermediate Licence Course Clive Ward G1EUC Slide Set 1: v Apr-2009 (1) Nature of Amateur Radio Understand the Terminology for the Radio Spectrum Radio UVX-raysGamma raysMicrowavesIRTHz The Intermediate Licence offers access to bands from LF-EHF

5 Chelmsford Amateur Radio Society Intermediate Licence Course Clive Ward G1EUC Slide Set 1: v Apr-2009 (1) Nature of Amateur Radio Amateur Radio Satellites & ISSMicrowave Beacons & Repeaters Handheld/ Portable Mobile Packet Data Contests TV

6 Chelmsford Amateur Radio Society Intermediate Licence Course Clive Ward G1EUC Slide Set 1: v Apr-2009 (1) Nature of Amateur Radio Amateur Radio What extra benefits will I gain from the Intermediate Licence ? 50 Watts of Power – but note there are exceptions! Microwave Frequencies: 1.3GHz (23cms) - 250GHz Unattended Operation Fast Scan TV Build your own Transmitters Some remote control

7 Chelmsford Amateur Radio Society Intermediate Licence Course Clive Ward G1EUC Slide Set 1: v Apr-2009 (1) Nature of Amateur Radio Intermediate has more pages Note the exceptions on power limits, and geography Some are ERP total Not all are 50W Study carefully and use it in the exam! Intermediate Schedule

8 Chelmsford Amateur Radio Society Intermediate Licence Course Clive Ward G1EUC Slide Set 1: v Apr-2009 (1) Nature of Amateur Radio Amateur Radio Remember: Extra Power and Freedom brings more Responsibility Interpret the Intermediate clauses in the Licence!!