14-10-2017, 05:13 PM
Geoff
Many things have changed over the last 10-20 years including the introduction of a Foundation Licence (FL, at entry level), the abolition of morse code testing, no more "essay style" exams (now just multiple choice), many different repeaters and modes (IRLP, Echolink, Digital Mobile radio, etc). Your old Vinten (and yes I remember them from the first time around) probably won't be a lot of use as most repeaters are now tone access on their receive.
I suggest that you locate a local WIA Assessor ( http://www.wia.org.au/licenses/assessor/assessors/ ) and have a talk to him/her about current licensing requirements and processes. You might find it all easier than you think to gain a licence at FL, Standard or even Advanced level.
By all means ask for info on this forum too.... Lots of well-informed people visit here.
73 Doug VK4ADC
Many things have changed over the last 10-20 years including the introduction of a Foundation Licence (FL, at entry level), the abolition of morse code testing, no more "essay style" exams (now just multiple choice), many different repeaters and modes (IRLP, Echolink, Digital Mobile radio, etc). Your old Vinten (and yes I remember them from the first time around) probably won't be a lot of use as most repeaters are now tone access on their receive.
I suggest that you locate a local WIA Assessor ( http://www.wia.org.au/licenses/assessor/assessors/ ) and have a talk to him/her about current licensing requirements and processes. You might find it all easier than you think to gain a licence at FL, Standard or even Advanced level.
By all means ask for info on this forum too.... Lots of well-informed people visit here.
73 Doug VK4ADC
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