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Coming Fall 2025: The Updated Basic Amateur Radio Course at Hamshack.ca
Aligned with the New ISED Standards – In Development Now
Hamshack.ca is currently updating its Basic Amateur Radio Course to reflect the new syllabus and question bank introduced by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED). These updates are in progress now, and the new course materials will be available in Fall 2025.
The updated course will continue to feature our proprietary QSL (Question Specific Learning) method and a fully mobile-friendly design, providing the ideal preparation for those pursuing their Basic Qualification.
✅ What’s Changing?
- The Basic Course is being revised to match the new ISED syllabus now in effect
- Expect updated lessons, refreshed quizzes, and exam-focused content
- Launching Fall 2025
✅ What’s Staying the Same?
- The Advanced Course remains unchanged and is available now
- Ideal for certified amateurs upgrading from Basic or Basic with Honours
- Uses the same mobile-first design and QSL learning method for deeper understanding and retention
Perfect for Individuals and Clubs
Both courses are:
- Optimized for on-the-go learning
- Packed with visual aids, practice exams, and interactive modules
- Available for club licensing at a low per-user rate
Contact VE7DXE to Book or Reserve
📡 Want to reserve access to the updated Basic Course or get started with the Advanced Course today?
Contact VE7DXE to book, plan a club rollout, or get more information.
Log into your hamshack.ca account to access the QSL Advanced Course. Don’t have an account? No problem, request an account here. Good luck with your studies!
How it Works
- Sign-up for the Course
- Study the QSL Course Content
- Take the QSL Practice Exam
- Find an Examiner
- Write the Advanced Exam
- Pass the Exam and Have Fun!
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1.1. time constant – capacitive and inductive
Hamshack.ca’s “Time Constant – Capacitive and Inductive” course, within the Advanced Theory section, targets individuals aiming for an Advanced Licence. Using the Question Specific Learning (QSL) method, this course delves into radio technology for those with Basic licences, readying them for the Advanced Written exam. It combines detailed explanations and practical examples to enhance understanding and application skills in radio setup, focusing on theory integration with real-world use. It prepares amateur radio operators with crucial skills in signal processing and frequency tuning, enriching their hobby.

1.2. electrostatic and electromagnetic fields, skin effect
Hamshack.ca’s “Electrostatic and Electromagnetic Fields, Skin Effect” course, part of the Advanced Theory section, readies learners for the Advanced Written exam. It delves into essential electronics principles crucial for ham radio mastery, focusing on electrostatic and electromagnetic fields and the skin effect’s impact on RF currents. Utilizing the Question Specific Learning (QSL) method, the course not only prepares students for the exam but also equips them with practical skills by linking theory to real-world applications, enhancing operator skills and equipment performance.

1.3. series-resonance
Hamshack.ca’s “Series-Resonance” course, within the Advanced Theory section, delves into RLC circuit resonance, essential for amateur radio and RF engineering mastery. It covers resonant frequency principles, tuning, and component variations, offering insights for radio frequency optimization. The course focuses on balancing reactances to reduce impedance, precise circuit tuning, and component value calculations for specific resonances. Aimed at preparing for the Advanced Written exam, it combines theory with practical applications in amateur radio through the Question Specific Learning (QSL) method, enhancing both understanding and operational skills.

1.4 parallel resonance
The “Parallel Resonance in RLC Circuits” chapter from Hamshack.ca’s Advanced Theory section focuses on calculating resonant frequencies in parallel RLC circuits, key for RF engineering and amateur radio. It explores how inductance and capacitance changes influence resonant frequencies, emphasizing the balance between inductive and capacitive reactances that leads to parallel resonance. This phenomenon, crucial for tuning circuits, frequency amplification, and signal filtering, demonstrates the importance of precise component values. Through the Question Specific Learning (QSL) approach, learners gain practical insights into circuit tuning and design for achieving specific operational frequencies.

1.5 quality factor (Q)
Hamshack.ca is changing Amateur Radio education with its cutting-edge Question Specific Learning (QSL) methodology, showcased in courses like the ‘Quality Factor (Q)‘. This course, the last of the five in the Advanced Theory section, is tailored for those seeking an Advanced Licence, providing a thorough exploration of the Quality Factor and its significance in circuit performance. It delves into resonance, bandwidth, and selectivity, illustrating these concepts through practical examples. The QSL method, exclusive to Hamshack.ca, encourages a shift from rote memorization to a profound comprehension, leveraging detailed explanations and real-life scenarios from the Spectrum Management Question bank. This innovative approach not only aids in exam preparation but also furnishes learners with the necessary capabilities to design, optimize, and troubleshoot efficient radio communication systems, thereby redefining the standards of Amateur Radio education.

Advanced Theory – Exam
Prepare for your Advanced Amateur Radio license with hamshack.ca’s Advanced Theory Exam. This exam tests your knowledge in fundamental theoretical concepts such as time constants, field theories, resonance, and quality factors, essential for mastering advanced amateur radio operations. With a comprehensive set of questions designed to challenge and enhance your understanding, this practice exam is the perfect tool for solidifying your knowledge before taking the Spectrum Management and Telecommunications Advanced Amateur Radio Exam. Enroll now in hamshack’s QSL Courses and take the next step in your amateur radio journey!
Hamshack.ca is transforming Amateur Radio education through its proprietary Question Specific Learning (QSL) method, used to deliver the Advanced and Basic Amateur Radio courses, with new courses to follow. The QSL approach emphasizes understanding the reasoning behind correct answers with detailed explanations, real-life examples, and quizzes developed from the Spectrum Management Question bank. QSL aims to shift learning from simple memorization to thorough comprehension, preparing learners for practical application and the Spectrum Management formal written exams.
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