Practicial kit

This is a list of kit required for each of the exam practicals.

Foundation

8e.1/8e.2/8e.5

Demonstrate, using a VHF/UHF transmitter/receiver; correct tuning in to an amateur FM voice signal and a data signal such as packet. Read the signal strength meter (where fitted).

Demonstrate correct operation of a VHF transmitter/receiver in simplex mode.

Demonstrate a CQ call on VHF/UHF, making a contact and initiating a change of frequency (QSY) off the calling channel.

• VHF Radio
• VHF antenna
• Power Supply

8e.3/8e.4/8f.1

Demonstrate, using an HF transmitter/receiver, correct tuning in to an amateur SSB voice signal and a Morse signal. Read the signal strength meter.

Demonstrate correct operation of an HF transmitter/receiver in an SSB contact.

Demonstrate connecting a transmitter/receiver to a power supply, antenna and feeder

• HF Radio
• HF Antenna
• Power Supply

8f.2

Demonstrate, using a /2 dipole antenna with adjustable elements, that the SWR varies as the length of the elements are varied. Set up the dipole for minimum SWR.

• VHF radio
• Power supply
• Adjustable dipole
• VHF SWR Meter

10

Demonstrate that he/she is able to send correctly by hand, and to receive correctly by ear, texts in Morse code.

• Morse Key
• Morse Core reference sheets
• Morse Sounder/Radio

Intermediate

10d.1

Read the colour code bands on a number of different resistors and confirm their value by measurement.

• Bag of Assorted resistors

10d.2

Demonstrate the ability to make good soldered joints.

• Soldering Iron
• Soldering Project
• toolkit

10d.3/10d.4/10d.5/10d.6

Construct a simple circuit containing a battery, resistor, LED, lamp and switch.

Measure potential differences and currents in a simple circuit.

Demonstrate that a diode will only conduct in one direction in a simple DC circuit.

Demonstrate that a transistor can be used as a switch in a simple DC circuit.

10d.7

Fit a suitable RF connector (PL259, BNC or N-type) to a piece of coaxial cable.

This could be the connection on a slim jim antenna.

• RF cable
• Connector
• Soldering iorn (depending on connector)
• Hex Crimp tool (depending on connector)
• Multimeter

10d.8

Fit a 13A plug to a piece of three-core mains cable.

• 13A plug
• Mains Flex
• Toolkit

10e.1

Construct a simple amateur radio related project (e.g. direct conversion receiver, crystal calibrator, ‘grid’ dip meter, ATU and SWR meter, Morse oscillator, audio amplifier) either from a pre-prepared kit or from a published or personal design.

Suggested Projects

• VFO Kit

10f.1

Calibrate a variable frequency oscillator (VFO) employing an adjustable tuned circuit. Calibration to show the relevant amateur band edges.

• VFO kit
• Oscilloscope
• Power Supply