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John_Vanos YaBB Moderator Offline Posts: 246	RSO Ham radio course? 02/25/3 at 22:14:02 Will it be offered again this year? If not, can someone break down exactly what I would need to take the test, and how much it would cost to get started? Thanks! John Vanos
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Re: RSO Ham radio course?
Reply #1 - 02/26/3 at 11:11:47

John/all,
We just started a thread on this on the MCO board. A bunch more MCOers are keen to get a radio ticket. It is not regarding the RSO course, but we are going over the costs, benefits, and how sexy that big-ass antenna will look on your car! One of our HAM operators, Mike Kelly (ve3ffk) is a RAC examiner and he will help us out.

The thread is located here:
http://www.mco.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1443

Bottom line: Book is $40, test is free, license is good for life, radio cost anything from used (<$300 no doubt) to a basic 2m radio out of the box maybe $300-$400. RSO course fees probably cover expenses. Sounded like a good course from what I heard.

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Reply #2 - 03/19/3 at 19:39:59

where can i/we can a hold of this stuff in the west toronto area? i'd rather go out to a store and buy the textbook than order it online, and testing locations would be good to know in advance as well...

and is having a HAM radio installed on your (rally) car a highly advisable item when you're first entering the scene? or is it more of an expert thing that isn't really useful until you really get into competition...

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John_Vanos YaBB Moderator Offline Posts: 246	Re: RSO Ham radio course? Reply #3 - 03/19/3 at 21:42:13 I bought my book at radioworld at steeles and the 400 i beleive...I'm sure someone will tell you where to do the exam.
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Re: RSO Ham radio course?
Reply #4 - 03/20/3 at 09:47:33

Books and radios are also available at Durham Radio in Whitby off the 401 at Thickson Dr.

They have offered free courses in the past given by a retired highschool teacher.

There is also the self study route for those with a good memory - just download the actual test questions and answers at:

http://strategis.ic.gc.ca/SSG/sf01709e.html
no book needed!

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Anthony_T Senior Member Offline Posts: 326	Re: RSO Ham radio course? Reply #5 - 03/20/3 at 09:51:10 Sorry, try this one - you'll skip the searching http://strategis.ic.gc.ca/SSG/sf01900e.html Anthony (there is a test generator on this site too)
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