Gary Skett VE7AS – Private Ham Radio Training & Exam Services (Lower Mainland, BC)

If you’re located in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia and looking to achieve your Basic with Honours amateur radio certification, Gary Skett VE7AS offers a personalized, high-success training solution tailored for adults. Based in South Langley, Gary provides small group and one-on-one in-person ham radio courses designed to help you confidently pass your Basic exam — with honours.

🎓 Certified, Experienced Instruction from a Veteran Educator

Gary is a certified Advanced Amateur Radio Operator, a formally trained adult educator, and has over 40 years of experience teaching electronics and amateur radio. His courses focus specifically on preparing adults for success with the Basic exam, offering both structured group sessions and private tutoring options.

🧭 Course Format

• Held Monthly in South Langley
• Format: Two consecutive Friday evenings + two consecutive Saturdays
• Home Study: ≈10 hours self-paced work between weekends
• Exam: Administered on the final Saturday afternoon

• Result: Certification granted on the same day

Class sizes are limited (1–4 students) to ensure high instructor engagement and personalized support. All learning materials are provided.

Exam Services

• In-person exams available in South Langley by appointment

• Remote exams via MS Teams available to students in BC, Alberta, Yukon, and the Territories

Gary is an ISED-accredited examiner and offers a flexible, secure environment for students to complete their certification. Note: online courses are not offered — all training is done in person for maximum clarity and focus.

📍 Service Area

Serving applicants from:

• Langley, Surrey, Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Burnaby, Vancouver

• Squamish to Hope and surrounding areas