Nice. I've just taken today both "|Foundation" and "intermediate" in a span of 2 hours .... And revised only a few hours same day before . (but I was a registered HAM radion amateur with intermediate licence when I was a teenager , like 35 years ago... not in UK but in Europe) . I am wondering how fast I can revise for the Full licence , I am even inclined not to ask for any call sign yet, just get the full one straight away .... Is it a big gap between Intermediate and Full ?
Well done, its a great achievement! I went through all 3 exams in 6 weeks, but I have a background in electronics, and I'm used to doing exams as I have to take professional certs at work frequently. Hopefully catch you on the air some day. MI0MCZ
Congratulations, im trying to study for my intermediate but work commitments are making it hard, but after watching this im thinking i need to book and crack on. Cheers mate
Congrats Ben, you didn't make it easy for yourself did you? Looking forward to seeing your take on C4FM, I'm looking to acquire an FT70 in the near future - All-star node might be next! 73 M7DDT
Extremely well done. Congratulations. Your absence on TH-cam is forgiven. I am sure I can speak for a lot of people in saying: hard part over, so now get your finger out and start filming again! 😂 Just kidding. Have a great continuation of your weekend. M7RJB
@@RadioRevG5REV in the space of 6 days I bought a ft70d, a ft2d and an icom id31e plus (I have a hotspot on uhf, so no need for an id51). Together with the anytone 868 I now have the holy trinity (c4fm, dmr and Dstar). So I feel like I have just done full licence in a week. Everything is now (somewhat) working. It has been an extremely steep learning curve.
@@RadioRevG5REV finally got fed up! I only use digital modes as I am always on the road, so hotspots are a godsend. I can't take the radios abroad as I am a M7. So, although there is absolutely no incentive, and only 1 advantage (being able to take the radios abroad), I have ordered the books for intermediate and full license. I am aiming to conclude in January. Makes no sense to me, that I can remotely fire up a repeater in (for instance) Germany, and talk to the local hams there, but is forbidden for me to stand at the bottom of that same repeater, and do the same on 0.1W output.
Well done! But I'm guessing your already an experienced student. When your a slow boy like me that left school with little qualifications you have to take it gently! I did my foundation 2 years ago, my intermediate last February and hoping to do the Full next month. But yes the Cornish Amateur radio club videos are a great resource.
At the time of watching. I passed my intermediate 1 week ago. 35/46 with 9 days binge studying.. I have ordered the 2 books you have shown. When they arrive ,I will book my exam. And hopefully get a M0 ??? In 4 weeks or so.. Congrats on passing. 73s. 2E0IWN..
Congrats! Getting from intermediate to full isn't at all easy. I managed all 3 in 3 weeks, but it's not something I reccomend to most as I do electronic engineering. Good job and happy QSOs M0SMQ
Hi Ben, thank you for all your videos, information and tips. I passed my Intermediate on Saturday, now studying for the Full... the target is to pass before Christmas! Best regards, Manny-2E0HJN
Well done Ben. I have a uv5r to listen on. I would love to take my foundation licence to talk a bit on it but I hate tests and just know I will fail! The thought of that just puts me off. Cheers I love you videos. Wayne
Well done matey. Did my Foundation last May and the Intermediate is September and now debating about whether or not to go for the Full. (The Intermediate did my head in to be honest). Must agree with you regarding the Cornish Radio Amateur club videos, they are excellent and not mentioned nearly enough. Well done again Andy 2E1LCY
Well done. I think there is a noticeable increase between Foundation and Intermediate, the step between Intermediate and Full is a larger step... but do-able... why not watch some Cornish videos first then decide? All the best, 73
Congrats I've got the books here ready to go after passing the intermediate a couple of weeks ago, I'm going to have a little break and enjoy being 2E0GVI for a bit but ill be at the books soon!
@@phillipsmiley5930 that's right. You use secure test software (that takes over your PC, so you can't go onto Google!). On your PC, you have a video call running in the background so they can see you. At I intermediate and Full, you have a second camera watching you from the side too.
@@RadioRevG5REV So what would happen if you read out the questions to yourself and there's someone across the room giving you the answers that the camera cant see?
@@phillipsmiley5930 then the invigilator watching (and listening) to the video call you remind you that you must work in silence, and if they suspect cheating, they would halt the test pending investigation.
Great video, I don't know if you read these comments now as its been a long time since your last video, but thank you. This was the video that made me decide to take my qualifications after I looked into amateur radio last month. 3 weeks ago Foundation, one week ago, Intermediate, and next Friday, the Full - you did say book them asap... Your videos really enthused me about amateur radio, I hope you're still enjoying it.
Passed the Full reasonably well (78% 1 mark less than you) after a week of immersing myself in the book and watching TH-cam videos, the Full was a lot harder than the Intermediate in the depth of question, but your method you explain here was the same that I employed, confident on about 30, reasonably ok with another 10 or so, flagged about 15 of which 5 I had no idea and guessed (educated guess) the rest after a quick reduction of the possible answers (4 just missed that part o the syllabus in the rush, one I knew I had known but forgot the "trick") It took me about an hour as I wasn't rushing like the previous ones. Again, thanks for these videos they really helped me decide to do it.
Thanks RF Rev. That's been most helpful. I've just passed my Intermediate, and think I could do my Full straight away after the learning I have done over that last few months. I await the actual book, and then will book in! Cheers Dave
Thanks. M0BMT would be my first choice (as I had M7BMT and 2E0BMT...) but it looks like it is taken.... M0BEN & M0REV also look like they have gone.... any ideas?
Thanks. And well done... try looking at the cornish radio club I mentioned. There is a link in the video to them. They have all their intermediate training online. 73
Nice. I've just taken today both "|Foundation" and "intermediate" in a span of 2 hours .... And revised only a few hours same day before . (but I was a registered HAM radion amateur with intermediate licence when I was a teenager , like 35 years ago... not in UK but in Europe) . I am wondering how fast I can revise for the Full licence , I am even inclined not to ask for any call sign yet, just get the full one straight away .... Is it a big gap between Intermediate and Full ?
Can you do a Moc video of how you set up your camera's for sitting the 2e0 exam.please M7HIJ
Well done I like your enthusiasm - I took all 3 exams in one year was great fun and I met some very nice people .
CONGRATULATIONS Ben! I was wondering where you had ‘disappeared’ to. Catch you on the air!
Nick M1DDD
It's nice to be missed! I was head down for a month, it's great to be back on the air now!
Hello Ben, How did you get a G5 Call sign ?
Well done, its a great achievement! I went through all 3 exams in 6 weeks, but I have a background in electronics, and I'm used to doing exams as I have to take professional certs at work frequently. Hopefully catch you on the air some day. MI0MCZ
Congratulations, im trying to study for my intermediate but work commitments are making it hard, but after watching this im thinking i need to book and crack on. Cheers mate
don't suppose you'd put the flash cards up somewhere would you? ;) ...asking for a friend lol ;) ;) ;)
Congrats Ben, you didn't make it easy for yourself did you? Looking forward to seeing your take on C4FM, I'm looking to acquire an FT70 in the near future - All-star node might be next! 73 M7DDT
Great! Many thanks.
Extremely well done. Congratulations. Your absence on TH-cam is forgiven. I am sure I can speak for a lot of people in saying: hard part over, so now get your finger out and start filming again! 😂 Just kidding. Have a great continuation of your weekend. M7RJB
Thank you! I have a few radio related videos in the pipeline (well, in my head, just need to get around to filming them!)
@@RadioRevG5REV in the space of 6 days I bought a ft70d, a ft2d and an icom id31e plus (I have a hotspot on uhf, so no need for an id51). Together with the anytone 868 I now have the holy trinity (c4fm, dmr and Dstar). So I feel like I have just done full licence in a week. Everything is now (somewhat) working. It has been an extremely steep learning curve.
@@richlin1 wow. Full shack, empty wallet! I have DMR, but C4FM will be new to me. Looking forward to it!
@@RadioRevG5REV finally got fed up! I only use digital modes as I am always on the road, so hotspots are a godsend. I can't take the radios abroad as I am a M7. So, although there is absolutely no incentive, and only 1 advantage (being able to take the radios abroad), I have ordered the books for intermediate and full license. I am aiming to conclude in January. Makes no sense to me, that I can remotely fire up a repeater in (for instance) Germany, and talk to the local hams there, but is forbidden for me to stand at the bottom of that same repeater, and do the same on 0.1W output.
Well done! But I'm guessing your already an experienced student. When your a slow boy like me that left school with little qualifications you have to take it gently! I did my foundation 2 years ago, my intermediate last February and hoping to do the Full next month. But yes the Cornish Amateur radio club videos are a great resource.
At the time of watching. I passed my intermediate 1 week ago. 35/46 with 9 days binge studying.. I have ordered the 2 books you have shown.
When they arrive ,I will book my exam. And hopefully get a M0 ??? In 4 weeks or so.. Congrats on passing. 73s. 2E0IWN..
Congrats! Getting from intermediate to full isn't at all easy. I managed all 3 in 3 weeks, but it's not something I reccomend to most as I do electronic engineering. Good job and happy QSOs
M0SMQ
Congratulations M0BMT 😉😉
No fantastic work man. Look forward to seeing the new radio and callsign
Motters M7TRS 73's
Sadly, M0BMT has gone... thanks, 73
Hi Ben, thank you for all your videos, information and tips.
I passed my Intermediate on Saturday, now studying for the Full... the target is to pass before Christmas!
Best regards,
Manny-2E0HJN
Many congratulations!
Well done Ben. I have a uv5r to listen on. I would love to take my foundation licence to talk a bit on it but I hate tests and just know I will fail! The thought of that just puts me off. Cheers I love you videos. Wayne
Well done matey. Did my Foundation last May and the Intermediate is September and now debating about whether or not to go for the Full. (The Intermediate did my head in to be honest). Must agree with you regarding the Cornish Radio Amateur club videos, they are excellent and not mentioned nearly enough. Well done again Andy 2E1LCY
Well done. I think there is a noticeable increase between Foundation and Intermediate, the step between Intermediate and Full is a larger step... but do-able... why not watch some Cornish videos first then decide? All the best, 73
Brilliant, well done Ben. Given me the push to go for my intermediate.
Do it!
Congrats I've got the books here ready to go after passing the intermediate a couple of weeks ago, I'm going to have a little break and enjoy being 2E0GVI for a bit but ill be at the books soon!
Brilliant. Well done.
Congratulations Ben! 73 de MW0WSH
Thank you!
Brilliant, congratulations! 73 de 9A3GVD
Thank you!
Congratulations ! Took me the best part of 6 months from 2E0 to M0. Did the BBADL course and it was excellent.
Well done. It's a lot of work, but great achievement.
Congratulations on the license! Some serious revision for such a short period of time! Look forward to the videos of the handheld. Cheers! M7CNL.
Thanks for watching! 73
How did you take test during lockdown.
I took all 3 online. RSGB do online remote invigilation.
@@RadioRevG5REV How does that work? do they monitor a camera on you??
@@phillipsmiley5930 that's right. You use secure test software (that takes over your PC, so you can't go onto Google!). On your PC, you have a video call running in the background so they can see you. At I intermediate and Full, you have a second camera watching you from the side too.
@@RadioRevG5REV So what would happen if you read out the questions to yourself and there's someone across the room giving you the answers that the camera cant see?
@@phillipsmiley5930 then the invigilator watching (and listening) to the video call you remind you that you must work in silence, and if they suspect cheating, they would halt the test pending investigation.
well done Ben ,allways seems easier after you passed !!G4SNU Ron
Thank you 😊
Belated congratulations! I got my foundation in Jan and starting intermediate now.
Wonderful achievement. Look forward to seeing your new radio! You deserve it!
Great video, I don't know if you read these comments now as its been a long time since your last video, but thank you. This was the video that made me decide to take my qualifications after I looked into amateur radio last month. 3 weeks ago Foundation, one week ago, Intermediate, and next Friday, the Full - you did say book them asap... Your videos really enthused me about amateur radio, I hope you're still enjoying it.
Passed the Full reasonably well (78% 1 mark less than you) after a week of immersing myself in the book and watching TH-cam videos, the Full was a lot harder than the Intermediate in the depth of question, but your method you explain here was the same that I employed, confident on about 30, reasonably ok with another 10 or so, flagged about 15 of which 5 I had no idea and guessed (educated guess) the rest after a quick reduction of the possible answers (4 just missed that part o the syllabus in the rush, one I knew I had known but forgot the "trick") It took me about an hour as I wasn't rushing like the previous ones. Again, thanks for these videos they really helped me decide to do it.
Well Done sir... keep up the good work.. great content.
Thank you 😊
Congratulations. Passed mine a week ago tomorrow too👍
Congratulations to you too!
Congratulations!!! Good job.
Brilliant! Congratulations M7BIA
Thank you!
Thanks RF Rev. That's been most helpful. I've just passed my Intermediate, and think I could do my Full straight away after the learning I have done over that last few months. I await the actual book, and then will book in!
Cheers
Dave
Congratulations Ben and well done. Great news that your hard work paid off. Looking forward to seeing what callsign you go for.
Thanks. M0BMT would be my first choice (as I had M7BMT and 2E0BMT...) but it looks like it is taken.... M0BEN & M0REV also look like they have gone.... any ideas?
@@RadioRevG5REV Try for an old call sign. One that is lapsed.
@@WHNorthcote could do.... but the (small) fee and impatience gets the better of me!
Congrats 🎉🍾🎊🎈 I’m studying for the intermediate and having a hard time MM7BFL
Thanks. And well done... try looking at the cornish radio club I mentioned. There is a link in the video to them. They have all their intermediate training online. 73
I passed the int yesterday after one week of studying, how are you getting on ?
@@G5STU I’m so not getting it 😩
@@KO4DFJRadio our online radio club G8AMC can help you, lots of folks taking exams atm will be happy to help.
Congratulations 🎉
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Congratulations Ben 👍
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Congratulation Ben.
Thank you!
Congratulations :)
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Well done Ben.
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Congratulations Ben! 👏👏
Thank you!
@@RadioRevG5REV good to see you back too. :)
Nice one!
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Congrats! Ben.