Free Training Course for the Australian Foundation Amateur Radio License
Preparing for your Advanced amateur radio license exam in Australia? This free, interactive training course covers everything you need to know — from electronics and circuit theory through to antennas, propagation, regulations, and safety.
The Advanced license is the highest grade of amateur radio license issued by ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority). It grants you:
- 400 watts PEP maximum transmit power
- Access to all amateur frequency bands in Australia
- Permission to build and modify your own transmitting equipment
- The ability to supervise Foundation and Standard licensees
What's Included
This course is designed as a study companion to help you prepare for the AMC (Australian Maritime College) Advanced examination. It includes:
- 24 lessons across 9 modules, written in plain English with practical radio examples
- 61+ quiz questions with instant feedback and detailed explanations
- Timed practice exams that simulate the real test — 50 questions, 90 minutes, 70% pass mark
- Formula quick-reference sheet with every formula you'll need
- Australian band allocation chart for Advanced licensees
- DIY antenna projects you can build with your Advanced privileges
- Worked calculation examples for EMR safety, filter design, impedance matching, and more
Your progress is saved automatically in your browser — no login required. Pick up where you left off any time.
Who Is This For?
This course is for Australian amateur radio operators (or aspiring operators) who hold a Standard license and want to upgrade to Advanced, or anyone studying for the Advanced exam. It assumes you already have a basic understanding of radio from your Foundation or Standard license studies.
Whether you're a VK operator looking to upgrade, a student preparing for the exam, or just curious about advanced radio theory — everything here is free and open to everyone.
Your Progress
Course Modules
Introduction to Amateur Radio
What amateur radio is, why people do it, and what you can do with a Foundation license.
Basic Radio Theory
How radio waves work — frequency, wavelength, and the electromagnetic spectrum.
Your Radio Equipment
Understanding radios, antennas, feedlines, and how to set up your station.
Operating Procedures
How to use your radio properly — making calls, using repeaters, and good operating practice.
Basic Electronics
Voltage, current, resistance, and power — the electrical basics every radio operator should know.
Bands and Regulations
Where you can operate, how much power you can use, and the rules you must follow.
Quick Reference
How to Use This Course
- Work through the modules in order — they build on each other, starting with electronics fundamentals and progressing to more specialised topics
- Take the module quiz after completing each module's lessons to test your understanding
- Review your weak areas — the home page highlights modules where you scored below 70%
- Use the formula sheet and band chart as quick references while studying
- Take practice exams when you've completed all modules to simulate the real test conditions
- Use keyboard shortcuts for faster navigation: arrow keys between lessons, Ctrl+K to search, number keys to select quiz answers
About the Advanced Exam
The Australian Advanced amateur radio exam is administered by the AMC on behalf of ACMA. Key details:
- Format: Multiple choice questions
- Pass mark: Approximately 70%
- Topics: Advanced electronics, transmitters and receivers, propagation, antennas and feedlines, EMC, measurements, regulations, digital modes, and safety
- Prerequisite: You must hold a Standard license (or pass the Standard exam simultaneously)
This site covers all of these topics in detail. However, this is an unofficial study companion — always cross-reference with official ACMA regulations and accredited study materials.