Frequently Ask Questions
- Q - How do I install the information that is on the CDRom?
A - You will need to use your file manager tool that comes with your computer to manually copy and install the files and programs and noted in the CDRom readme files. If you have are having trouble with this you can contact one of the members of YARA or someone else who is familar with installing programs.
- Q - How long is the weekend course?
A - It starts Friday Night (7:00 - 9:30), Saturday (8:30 - 5:00), Sunday (8:30 - 4:00), Exam (5:00-8:00) or other times. A copy of a previous course schedule is on the CDRom under YARAdocuments. 2007 YARA Weekend Course Schedule (You need Acrobat File Reader installed on your computer to open this file.
- Q - How long does it take to prepare for the weekend course?
A - It really depends upon you. Some people picked up their Study Guide the day before the course started, attended sessions all weekend and passed the exam. This, however, is quite stressful. YARA recommends getting the material at least a month before the course and start reading it. This could take from 10 to 20 hours over several evenings depending upon how much background information you have.
- Q - How much does this course cost?
A - The cost is only for study materials - the RAC Guide ($50), and the cost for printing Industry Canada documents. You can print these at home or you can take the disk to on of the local print shops or businesses that print documents.
This is a lot of paper and you may just want to read them on your computer or just print the smaller documents. The Question Bank is in a spreadsheet and in the practice exams as well.
- Q - How much does it cost to write the exam?
A - YARA does not charge you to write your exam and you can rewrite it again if you want to try for a higher mark.
- Q - How much does it cost for a licence?
A - There is no cost for an Amateur Radio Licence. You will learn more about this in the Regulations section.
- Q - How do I register for the course?
A - A copy of the registration form is on the CDRom under YARAdocuments.
- Q - How do I become a member of the Yukon Amateur Radio Association?
A - A copy of the application form is on the CDRom under YARAdocuments. You are also always welcome to come to the YARA monthly meetings on the first Monday of the month, 7:00 pm, at the EMO building near the DC3 at the Airport. YARA also has informal breakfast gatherings at the A&W every Saturday morning at 9:30 am.
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