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NPARC Winter 2027 Basic Qualification Amateur Radio Course
Registration to start soon! (Approximately December 14, 2026)

We are pleased to announce an “in person” Basic Qualification Amateur Radio Course.

The course starts on January 02, 2027.

Register: Online with the Welland Public Library (Registration starts approximately December 14, 2026). Library registration link to follow shortly.

Get Your Canadian Amateur Radio License!

This is a course you can’t afford to miss if you are interested in science and technology. The hobby includes electronics, emergency communications, how to talk with people around the world, communications in space, space weather, and the latest software defined radio concepts. Students will have an opportunity to write an exam at the end of the course to qualify for a Basic Amateur Radio Certificate. This is an achievement that lasts a lifetime. Join an estimated 3 million licensed amateur radio operators around the world in one of the most fascinating hobbies available.

For who: Adults, teens, seniors, anyone with a keen interest in science and technology.

Course Title: Basic Amateur Radio Course

Instructor: Phil Gebhardt VE3ACK instructor @ nparc.ca

Start Date: January 02, 2027

Duration: 12+ weeks (Saturday sessions, 2 hours each)

Class dates:

• January 02, 09, 16, 23, 30
• February 06, 13, 20, 27
• March 06, 13, 20? or 27?
• 1 day for the exam TBD
• April 10 for a Pro words and radio operation demo

Time: 11:15 am to 1:15 pm

Location: Seaway Mall Branch, Welland Public Library

Class Size: 20 students

Cost: Free*

Certification: Basic Amateur Radio Certificate or Basic with Honours Amateur Radio Certificate.

 *Textbook required: Canadian Basic Qualifications Study Guide, 10th Edition ($49.95 + tax / shipping) available online at https://www.radioworld.ca/product/book-5551/canadian-basic-qualifications-study-guide-10th-edition. Please make sure you select the “Basic” version and not the “Advanced” version.

A small honourarium may be requested to cover the cost of the examination.

Other Training Opportunities

Radio Amateurs of Canada offers online instructor led training courses, typically quarterly, or so. More info on RAC Basic and Advanced courses may be found at https://www.rac.ca/amateur-radio-courses.

Basic Self Study

The Annapolis Valley (Nova Scotia) Amateur Radio Club has published a ‘for free’ online Basic course at https://avarc.ca/index.php/online-basic-course/.

Advanced Classes may also be offered, depending on minimum student interest as Basic.

•  Advanced study resources:
• Current  edition Canadian Amateur Radio Advanced Qualification Study Guide
• Innovation Science and Economic Development certified examination

Training Links

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada 
http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/025.nsf/eng/h_00040.html
http://www.clear.rice.edu/elec201/Book/basic_elec.html