Category: Training
Training Course for the Amateur Radio Operator Certificate with Basic Qualification
VECTOR Training prepares students for the Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED, formerly known as Industry Canada) Amateur Radio Operator Certificate with Basic Qualification.
Training Course for the Amateur Radio Operator Certificate with Advanced Qualification
This course was designed to prepare candidates for the Advanced Qualification exam, and in the process gain important knowledge to operate or experiment with the new privilege.
Waiting List: January 2020 Basic Amateur Radio Certificate Course
VECTOR will hold its next Basic Amateur Radio Certificate Course starting Saturday, January 4, 2020.
Our students enjoy a high rate of success - enroll with confidence regardless of your current level of radio, electronics or regulatory knowledge.
ICS-213 Messages
Starting on Wednesday March 28 the regular VECTOR Wednesday Night Net will feature a message passing practice component. Anyone in range of our signal may participate.
Emergency Management Credit and Non-credit Courses
- Availability: VECTOR Members Only
- Contact: [email protected]
Our relationship with City of Vancouver Office of Emergency Management affords VECTOR the ability to offer to members a wide range of Emergency Management courses delivered by the city and Emergency Management BC including:
VECTOR Member Workshops
Read latest session details in our workshop program: workshops, courses, programs.
In keeping with our singular focus on emergency communications preparedness we offer on a regular basis:
VECTOR Net Control Operators
A radio net is formed by a group of radio operators convening for a specific purpose. Formal nets are usually directed by a net control station or operator and during planned event and emergency activations there is a great need for experienced net control operators. VECTOR provides training opportunities guided by an on-site mentor allowing you to gain the experience required to be able to step into the net control operator role when needed.
VECTOR Radio Room and EOC Introduction
Read latest session details in our workshop program: Radio Room Awareness.
VECTOR Radio Skills Course
This four week course is a natural follow-on to obtaining your Amateur Radio Certificate of Proficiency. We cover topics of interest to any amateur radio emergency communications operator including: