Becoming an amateur radio operator is easy with the Foundation entry level qualification. There is no morse code to learn, you don't need technical qualifications, no age limits and no ongoing fees.

Training and assessment weekends will be held during 2025/26, so you can qualify to become an amateur radio operator, or upgrade your existing qualification. Foundation qualification weekends are conducted by The St George Amateur Radio Society (SGARS) at Sutherland and by Amateur Radio New South Wales (ARNSW) at Dural. SGARS and ARNSW has scheduled the following dates:

November - Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th - ARNSW at Dural - contact via email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

January / February - Saturday 31st and Sunday 1st - by SGARS at Sutherland - contact via email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Future dates to be advised.