May i know what kind lf videos can i refer to in YouTube? As of now im just watching the IC9100 review and several handy tutorials. I couldn't find any tutorials regarding the transeiver.

By using ic9100 keyword, you can see few videos on satellite operations using the transceiver. Most transeivers made by the same company will operate in similar manner, the manual could be a help too. You probably could find it in pdf file on the net if one is not provided by your lecturer. Do search on videos on amateur satellite operations too to familiarise yourself.

Hi everyone, Im Bernard and I'm a newbie to the HAM scene. Will only be starting with analog vhf/uhf for now and am taking my ORAE next week. Do we still need the 2 references for ASAA application? If so how do one go about obtaining it?

Hi Bernard,

Yes, no changes to the procedure and you still need to have 2 class A or MARTS reps signatures.

May I know your location? I probably could advice you on who to get in touch with.

If you've FB account, do visit https://www.facebook.com/groups/224139084455762/.

Good luck for your ORAE!

Hi,

Im based in Shah Alam or KL (work place). Thanks for the FB link! Ive joined the group

Hi, I'm interested to get a license. I'm still looking for any write-up on the step by step from scratch till certification. I've tried to look into MARTS as per recommendation from this thread, however it still need to register and pay a fee.

I have to know what is the way and is there's any possibilities of getting the license, before joining the society.

And, will the test be conducted online now?

Edit: Took the trial test just now. Still require some (a big some) of googling. Really need to brush up my electronic/electric knowledge.

This post has been edited by nohal: Aug 27 2020, 12:25 PM

Just refer to the SKMM Guideline here

https://www.mcmc.gov.my/skmmgovmy/files/att...ervice_2012.pdf

It has the steps from start to finish regarding on how to obtain a license. Particularly on page 14 to 32

Oh thanks. At first it's a little bit confusing. Now it is slowly become clear.

Btw, if I've understood it correctly, the RAE test is done online (but at a venue). Right?

Edit: Nope, I have a lot more to learn. XD

This post has been edited by nohal: Aug 28 2020, 07:17 PM

I am not really familiar with the online version but last time, the computer version is held at a venue monthly.
I took the normal one in Shah Alam where everyone answered on a paper like SPM

Basically the steps are

1. Register for examination slip
2. Go exam
3. Pass exam
4. Get certificate
5. Use certificate to apply for callsign
6. Wait until callsign approved
7. Can start to use radios

You would need to pay twice. This is an admin fee.
One time for exam (RM 50), another is for callsign application (RM 60).

License fee is actually just RM 24 annually.

Best to extend the license to 5 years otherwise, you have to pay RM 60 every year just for admin fee.

Thank you for the detail explanation. Is it sufficient to do the MARTS trial exam questions or I have to have a book study first. I took one trial test got a 67%, with a little bit of googling, thank god I still remember my electronic subject during the college days.

Just struggle a little bit on Regulation and Operation procedures questions.

Btw, is it normal for a newbie to get AROC Class A right of the bat?

I come from an Electrical Engineering background so my experience in that part might differ.
I just did one past year exam once and that was enough to pass the RAE exam.

Just try to find past year papers and try those. The questions asked are very basic electrical stuff so don't have to go too deep into reading. As for the law side, the guideline by SKMM should cover everything.

Usually, there are also pre-RAE classes/seminar. Those are extremely helpful as well but not sure if there are any during PKPP

Understood. I'll go through the past RAE tests several times and once confident, i'll take the RAE test. Also, I'll try search for the pre-RAE class/seminar.

Referring to my previous post, is it okay to take the AROC Class A cert as a newbie? Or the Morse Code Test is far from standard, meaning I have to have some experience before take the test, rather than just memorizing and getting familiar with the morse code?

Once again, thank you.

Here is one online class I came across if you are interested
https://www.facebook.com/arguitm/posts/3336924623041638

As for AROC Class A, you need to take the RAE + Morse code. The only extra exam is the morse code. You have to receive and send at a rate of at least 12 words per minute (page 16).

Passing the RAE itself already grants you eligibility for Class B. Usually people just apply for Class B while waiting to go into Class A since the morse code exam schedule is different than RAE.

You need to hold the Class B license/ticket for a year before you're eligible to sit for the Class A morse code test.

All right, thank you.


Thank you. I've re-read it, yeah. It was my mistake, last time I read, I thought it needed 1 year to change to something else. ASAA or some sort.

Right. I thought they removed the requirement since it is not in the "eligibility section"

It is still there, page 10 of the guideline:

If your ASAA application is approved, SKMM will issue a call sign with “9W” or
“9M” prefix depending on your eligible operating class. This call sign is unique to
amateur radio operator. You must use it on the air to legally identify your amateur
station during any and all radio communication. The entry level to obtain the
ASAA (or in general it’s call as the Amateur License) is ASAA Class B (“9W”
prefix). You must operate on Class B for at least one year before eligible to
upgrade your license to Class A (“9M” prefix).

Good day to all.

I started work in the marine industry last year, and am planning to carry a VHF around with me, especially when I go offshore aboard vessels to make repairs. I am hoping someone will be able to give me the following answers.
1. Do I need to get a ham radio license to transmit?
Let's say I need to call my "water taxi" back after I'm done. But I may be using 156.8 MHz instead of 144 - 148 MHz
2. Does anyone know what the laws and rules are for 156.8 MHz?
From what I understand, all ships listen on Channel 16/156.8 MHz.
3. Thinking of the (In order of cheap to expensive, and honestly, my preference because gaji not big) Baofeng UV-9R plus, TYT TH-UV8000D, TYT TH-UV98.
Anyone have any experience with them? (I have been checking out reviews, etc) Might have to buy 2 units, in case the water taxi does not have a set of their own. A bit extra for VHF tuned antennas also.
If I could get my boss to pay for them, I'll still need to convince him of the unit(s) to buy.

I hope someone here is familiar and can direct me to the correct resources. I do electrical and electronics, so am not familiar with the laws concerning VHF usage in this situation. I have read the MCMC guidelines for amateur radio operators, and I think I understand them. This is all I can think off for now, hopefully I can move from the answers I get here. Thanks.

_{This is the backstory of why I want to carry a VHF with me. Probably important in my mind only, so I'll spare you all the details}

Hi there,

No, we ham radio can't operate at Marine channels. You need to apply for apparatus assignment (AA) from SKMM/MCMC before you're able to use marine channels. I'm not familiar with it though.

Thanks for the answer. I think the proper step would be to get an AROC Class B license and use 144-148 MHz for now, just in case I need comms in the future.

So... membership with MARTS, then take exam, then apply with form AA to get callsign. Have I got that sequence correct? I see that MARTS needs to vouch for my character.. is there a time frame that I should be a member for that to happen?