Training Resources

​Coax Publications Study Guide

• The chapter references below apply to the Canadian Amateur Radio Basic Qualification Study Guide from Coax Publications. Go to the following site for more information: www.coaxpublications.ca

Chapter 2:

• Atomic Theory
• Conductors & Insulators
• Potential Difference
• Current, Voltage, Resistance and Magnetism
• How to Use a Multimeter for Beginners
• Unit Conversion in the Metric System

Chapter 3:

• Ohm's Law

Chapter 4:

• Inductance
• Capacitance
• Voltage/Current in Inductors and Capacitors
• LC Resonant Circuits
• Impedance

 Chapter 5:

• Electromagnetic Spectrum
• Wavelength

Chapter 6:

• Antenna Fundamentals 1 - Propagation
• Propagation 101

Chapter 7:

• Feedlines

Chapter 8:

• Antenna Basics
• Antenna Fundamentals - Directivity
• Antenna Fundamentals - Bandwidth

Chapter 9:

• Vacuum Tubes
• PN Junction - Diodes
• Bipolar Transistor​

Chapter 14:

• How a Crystal Set Works
• RF Mixers in Receivers​

​Resources

• Amateur Radio Exam Generator
• ​Morse Code Trainer ( not required for certification )
• About the Telegraph and Deciphering Morse Code Text

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​​Video Guides

HAM Radio 101 - What is Amateur radio and what can I do?
Regulations quoted are for the US. Canadian regulations may be different.

​Antennas 101 - Learn the basics about Antennas