FAQs 2 - Amateur radio operator certificates

 


Certification

1. I am interested in becoming an amateur radio operator. How do I go about it?
2. I have looked on your website and there are no Accredited Examiners in my area. How can I take my Amateur Exam?
3. How often can a candidate for the Amateur Radio Operator Certificate be tested?
4. I am the holder of an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate with basic qualifications. Do I require additional certification in order to use Morse code?
5. I am interested in becoming an accredited examiner. How do I go about this?

Technical

1. I am the holder of an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate. May I install and use a RF/Linear Power Amplifier with the operation of my station?
2. My transmitter is capable of operating on frequencies both within, and outside of the amateur radio frequency bands. May I operate it on these other frequencies?
3. What frequencies may I use with the operation of my Amateur Radio Station?
4. I am the holder of an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate. Does this allow me to operate other radio transmitters?
5. I am the holder of an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate with basic qualifications. May I install and operate an automatic repeater?

General

1. I am the holder of an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate. Can I sponsor a radio station for an amateur radio club?
2. How can I find out if I should have been grandfathered to a new qualification?
3. Where else can I go besides ISED to find information about amateur radio?

Travel

1. I am planning a visit to the USA, can I use my amateur radio station while visiting?
2. I am going on vacation in Europe, and would like to operate my amateur radio station from the various locations that I visit. Am I allowed to do this?
3. I am making a trip by boat to another country. Do I have to use a VE0 call sign when in international waters or can I use my home station call sign?
4. I am an amateur radio operator visiting Canada from another country. While in Canada can I use my call sign from my home country?

Relocation

1. I have moved to Canada from another country where I held an Amateur Radio Licence/Certificate, how do I get the equivalency in Canada?
2. I am moving. What are my obligations to ISED and the Amateur Radio Service Centre (ARSC)?
3. I am going to be moving outside of Canada and will no longer have a valid Canadian address. How does this affect my Amateur status?

Call signs

1. How do I know if my event qualifies for a special call sign?
2. What is the procedure for re-assigning a call sign after an amateur has died?

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