UPDATED: Feb. 27, 2024
Since the internet is a fairly vast place and most ham radio content is USA-focused; I've aggregated most of the popular study resources for my fellow aspiring Canadian amateurs! If you have any feedback or concerns, please shoot me an email! ben [{at}] lid.radio
Examinations:
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the Amateur Radio Service Center has allowed accredited examiners to offer online exams proctored via remote means. In-person exams are also available too.
The author of this list is also an accredited examiner, but you can find a list of accredited examiners here: ISED Accredited Examiner Search
Video-on-Demand Courses, Notes, & Slides:
Video-On-Demand:
VOD - YLab Amateur Radio Class - Free, only offering the Basic course at the time
VOD - Cold Lake Amateur Radio Society - Free (Basic & Advanced available)
Algoma Amateur Radio Club - Free, Advanced course only
Slideshows & PDFs:
Halifax Amateur Radio Club - Free, Basic course only
Annapolis Valley Amateur Radio Club - Free (Basic & Advanced available)As of Feb 27, 2024, this resource is no longer operational.
Notes & Misc. Resources:
Notes - U of Waterloo Amateur Radio Club - Basic Essentials PDF
PDF Textbook - Toronto Emergency Communication Group - "Basic Amateur Radio Course" - NOTE: It's slightly out of date but it's still an excellent resource!
Flashcards & Practice Exams:
HamStudy - Flashcards are offered in English and French - Also hosts practice exams
Full Fat Textbooks (PAID)
Coax Publications - Basic and Advanced Study Guides
- Also available on RadioWorld.ca
NOTE: Try the free stuff first!
Live & In-person Courses:
Always check with your local amateur radio club to see if they're planning to run a course in the near future!
- Note: Local courses are usually spread out over 6 to 8 weeks. Your mileage may vary.
Radio Amateurs of Canada sponsors an online course that runs weekly. Upcoming courses are usually announced on their main website
Radio Amateurs of Canada also hosts a list of upcoming courses (assuming the clubs actually update the list) - You can find the link over HERE!
Online Communities:
This post is partially inspired by Vince, VE6LK's Getting your amateur radio license in Canada - I highly recommend checking it out!
73, Ben