LEARN & ADVANCE

Enhance your amateur radio knowledge and skills through our comprehensive education programs, from basic licensing to advanced technical workshops.

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TRAINING COURSES

Structured courses to advance your amateur radio knowledge and skills

Beginner

Basic Amateur Radio License Course (8 WEEKS)

Complete preparation for the basic amateur radio license examination

Format: In-person & Online
Next Start: February 10, 2025
Price: Free for Members
Prerequisites: None

Course Topics:

  • Radio theory fundamentals
  • Circuit analysis basics
  • Antenna principles
  • Operating procedures
  • Regulations and band plans
  • Safety requirements
Certification: ROARS Basic Certificate
Intermediate

Intermediate License Upgrade (6 WEEKS)

Advanced theory and practice for intermediate license holders

Format: Evening Classes
Next Start: March 15, 2025
Price: 10 OMR for Members
Prerequisites: Basic License

Course Topics:

  • Advanced circuit analysis
  • Transmission line theory
  • Digital signal processing
  • Microwave techniques
  • EMC and interference
  • Advanced antenna modeling
Certification: ROARS Intermediate Certificate
All Levels

Emergency Communications Training (3 DAYS)

Comprehensive training for emergency and disaster communications

Format: Intensive Workshop
Next Start: January 25, 2025
Price: 15 OMR for Members
Prerequisites: Amateur License

Course Topics:

  • Emergency protocols
  • Disaster communications
  • Traffic handling procedures
  • Portable operations
  • Interoperability
  • Leadership in emergencies
Certification: Emergency Communications Certificate
Intermediate

Digital Modes Workshop (2 DAYS)

Practical introduction to modern digital amateur radio modes

Format: Hands-on Workshop
Next Start: April 20, 2025
Price: 12 OMR for Members
Prerequisites: Basic License

Course Topics:

  • PSK31 and variants
  • FT8 and weak signal modes
  • Packet radio
  • APRS systems
  • D-STAR digital voice
  • DMR and Fusion
Certification: Digital Modes Certificate

Technical Workshops

Hands-on workshops covering specialized amateur radio topics

Antenna Modeling Workshop

Learn to use NEC-based antenna modeling software

December 20, 2024  4 hours
Instructor: A91MB – Mohammed Al-Balushi

Microcontroller Programming

Arduino and Raspberry Pi projects for amateur radio

January 15, 2025  6 hours
Instructor: A91SK – Sarah Al-Kindi

RF Circuit Design

Practical RF circuit design and construction techniques

February 25, 2025  8 hours
Instructor: A91AR – Ahmed Al-Rashid

Power Supply Design

Switching and linear power supply design for amateur radio

March 10, 2025  4 hours
Instructor: A91FZ – Fatima Al-Zahra

Learning Resources

Comprehensive resources available to support your amateur radio education

Study Materials

  • ARRL License Manual (Latest Edition)
  • Gordon West Study Guides
  • ROARS Study Notes and Practice Exams
  • Video Tutorials Library
  • Interactive Online Quizzes

Reference Materials

  • ARRL Handbook for Radio Communications
  • Antenna Book Collection
  • QEX Technical Journal Archive
  • ITU Radio Regulations
  • Oman Amateur Radio Regulations

Software Tools

  • EZNEC Antenna Modeling Software
  • LTSpice Circuit Simulation
  • Contest Logging Software
  • Digital Mode Software Suite
  • Propagation Prediction Tools

Laboratory Equipment

  • Network Analyzers
  • Spectrum Analyzers
  • Signal Generators
  • Oscilloscopes
  • Antenna Analyzers