Parry Sound Amateur Radio Club | RAC Basic Qualification Amateur Radio Course: Winter 2026 https://www.rac.ca/rac-basic-qualification-amateur-radio-course-winter-2026/ Radio Amateurs of Canada is once again offering an online Amateur Radio course so that individuals from all across Canada can obtain their Amateur Radio Operator Certificate with Basic Qualification. The course will again be conducted with the assistance of the Annapolis Valley Amateur Radio Club (AVARC) of Nova Scotia. This course prepares students for the Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) Basic Qualification Level Operator Certificate exam to operate on allocated Amateur Radio frequencies. It is open to everyone across Canada and even abroad. Classes will be recorded, so occasional absences are not a problem. Schedule and Cost: Date: The course will be held on Thursdays and Sundays commencing on Thursday, February 19 and ending on Sunday, April 26. Time: Classes will be held on Thursday evenings from 6 pm to 9 pm (1800 – 2100) Eastern Time and Sunday afternoons 1 pm to 4 pm (1300 – 1600) Eastern Time. There may also be a handful of additional classes if necessary. Cost: The registration fee for the course is $50 plus GST/HST. The cost of the Basic Study Guide is extra and an order link will be provided upon completion of payment. Registration: Registration will be starting soon.For more information about the course please contact the Course Administrator at basiccourse@rac.ca and visit: https://www.rac.ca/rac-basic-qualification-amateur-radio-course-winter-2026/ Other Amateur Radio Courses: Amateur Radio Basic and Advanced Qualification courses are also now being provided both online and in person by Canadian Amateur Radio Clubs and organizations. Please visit the Amateur Radio Courses webpage for more information at the link provided below. https://www.rac.ca/amateur-radio-courses/ Allan Boyd, VE3AJB/VE3EM RAC President |