INTRODUCTION

The Amateur Radio Operator Certificate has the following qualifications: Basic (access to all except HF amateur bands) (Basic with Honours - 80% or higher mark on the exam allows access to HF) Advanced Morse Code (5 w.p.m) (access to all HF amateur bands) An examination for the Basic qualification must be passed before an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate is issued. Certificate holders may then be examined for additional qualifications in any order. There is no age limit to obtain the Amateur Radio Operator Certificate. Holders of this certificate may operate stations in the amateur radio service. Holders of the Amateur Digital Radio Operator's Certificate are given equivalency for the Basic & Advanced Qualification. Amateur Radio Operator Certificates do not expire. These are valid for life.

SUPPLEMENT

Holders of the following professional and previously issued Amateur certificates may obtain an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate without requiring further examination: Radiocommunication Operator General Certificate (Maritime) Radio Operator's First Class Certificate Radio Operator's Second Class Certificate Radiotelephone Operator's General Certificate (Aeronautical) Radiotelephone Operator's General Certificate (Maritime) Radiotelephone Operator's General Certificate (Land) First-Class Radioelectronic Certificate Amateur Radio Operator's Certificate (equivalent qualifications - Basic, Advanced & Morse Code 12 w.p.m.) Amateur Radio Operator's Advanced Certificate (equivalent qualifications - Basic, Advanced & Morse Code 12 w.p.m.) Amateur Digital Radio Operator's Certificate (equivalent qualifications - Basic & Advanced) Amateur Operator's Certificate (qualifications are equivalent) Where an amateur radio callsign has been issued, the "Callbook" section of Radio Amateurs of Canada website will list the amateur's last notified address and Amateur Radio Operator Certificate Qualifications.

QUESTIONS

B-001-4-1.... What age must you be to hold an Amateur Radio Certificate with Basic Qualification? 70 years or younger 18 years or older there are no age limits 14 years or older

B-001-4-2.... Which examinations must be passed before an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate is issued? Basic 12 w.p.m. 5 w.p.m. Advanced

B-001-4-3.... The holder of an Amateur Digital Radio Operator's Certificate: has equivalency for the Basic qualification has equivalency for the Basic and Advanced qualifications has equivalency for the Basic and 12 w.p.m. qualifications has equivalency for the Basic, Advanced and 12 w.p.m. qualifications

B-001-4-4.... After an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate with Basic qualifications is issued, the holder may be examined for additional qualifications in the following order: (Note: this question bank question is now obsolete) 12 w.p.m after passing the Advanced 5 w.p.m. after passing the 12 w.p.m. Advanced after the 5 w.p.m. any order

B-001-4-5.... One Morse code qualifications is available for the Amateur Radio Operator Certificate. It is: 5wpm 7 15 wpm 12 wpm

B-001-4-6.... The holder of an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate with Basic Qualification is authorized to operate the following stations: a station authorized in the aeronautical service a station authorized in the maritime service any authorized station except stations authorized in the amateur, aeronautical or maritime services a station authorized in the amateur radio service

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