When you take the Foundation exam, you’ll need to have a copy of the official Foundation Exam Reference Data booklet (EX307). This contains useful reference information that you may need when answering some of the questions in the exam.
We strongly recommend downloading a copy while you’re studying and using it whenever you take a mock exam. Getting familiar with where information appears in EX307 can save valuable time in the real exam.
Download the Foundation Exam Booklet (EX307)
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What’s in the Foundation Exam Reference Booklet?
EX307 contains several tables and pieces of reference information that can help you answer questions in the Foundation exam. Here’s what you’ll find:
Foundation Licence Parameters
A table showing the frequencies available to UK Foundation licence holders, together with important notes and restrictions. We cover how to use this information in Module 6 (Licence Conditions) of our Foundation Online course.
Foundation Licence – Amateur Radio Band Plans
Sample band plans showing how parts of amateur bands are used. Again, pay attention to the notes and restrictions. Band plans are covered in Module 6 of our Foundation Online course.
Frequency to Wavelength Conversion Chart
This chart allows you to convert between frequency in MHz and wavelength in metres without having to calculate it yourself. We cover frequency and wavelength in Module 2 (Technical Basics) of our Foundation Online course.
Frequency Allocation Table
This table shows how frequencies between 87.5MHz and 160.975MHz are allocated to different radio services. You may be asked to use this table to identify which service uses a particular frequency.
How to use EX307
This short video explains how to use the Foundation Exam Reference Data booklet and the sort of information you should know how to find:
Practise using EX307 before your exam
Don’t wait until the real exam before using the reference booklet. When you take a Foundation mock exam, have EX307 alongside you and practise finding the information you need.
Our Foundation Mock Tests book contains six complete 26-question exam-style papers covering the current Foundation syllabus. Use the papers alongside EX307 to practise under realistic exam conditions.Find out more about Foundation Mock Tests
Don’t have a printer?
You don’t need to own a printer just to study with EX307. You can keep the PDF open on a computer or other device while you’re studying and taking practice questions.
If you’d prefer a printed copy, you could ask a friend or family member to print one, use a local print shop, or ask your local amateur radio club if they can help.
If you’re really stuck, we can print a copy and post it to you. We’d appreciate a small donation towards printing and postage – see Donate to HamTrain.
Struggling to read EX307?
There’s quite a lot of information packed into the reference booklet, so some of the text and tables can be small when printed.
- Open the PDF on a computer or tablet and zoom in while studying.
- If printing, use your printer’s higher-quality or “best” setting where available.
- Make sure the booklet hasn’t accidentally been reduced in size by your printer settings.
- If you have accessibility requirements for the actual examination, contact the RSGB Exams team in advance to discuss appropriate arrangements.
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If you’d like to enrol on one of our courses, go to https://www.essexham.co.uk/train/foundation-online#apply
hi .just a question…
on the foundation mock exam ..question 5 asks “What is the status of UK amateur radio allocation for the frequency of 3.6MHz?
primary.primary shared .secondary or secondary shared .
the bandplan shows …primary ..( shared with other services )
but apparent correct answer is PRIMARY only ? can you explain please . ?..sorry but confused.
regards
Mick
I don’t know, but expect the correct answer is as shown in the reference data for the use in the FLE. Best check you have the correct version for the actual exam.
hey, excuse me. where did you find this mock test?
The mock test is at the end of our free online course.
At some point I would like to donate.
Can I send you a cheque and who to pay it too.
I am unhappy doing payments online. ( fear of scammers)
I will be donating like the comment above in the way of a cheque
thanks.
i find it all very interesting and looking forward to the rest thankyou
Hi all. The exam booklet EX307 format doesn’t work on my tablet. Any suggestions is most welcome.
73
Several options:
1. Use a paper copy (you’ll need a paper copy for the exam)
2. Try using a different browser
3. Try a different device
4. Try different PDF software
5. For study (not exam) the material in the handout is also in the Foundation Manual
Hello. I’m an Ex BBC audio engineer. I now design audio studio & musical equipment, Do I have to do the foundation exam or could go straight to the intermediate? sounds a bit big headed sorry, but I have over 40 years experience in electronic repair & design. (a little RF and video too) What would you recommend? So with a bit of brushing up I think I maybe Ok on that side of things, but I know very little about the law/etiquette of amateur radio,
I know a little about public broadcast laws and a smidge about antenna theory.
Hi Huw,
A new exam has just launched aimed at those who have existing RF and electronics knowledge. This is called “Direct to Full” and you can book online now at http://sxham.uk/bookexam – Otherwise, you’d need to take Foundation and progress from there.
Thank you Pete. I don’t think I’m ready to go all in just now. I’ll do foundation course and see how I thing feel!
See how I feel or see how I feel about things! Sorry getting Old!
Hi,
The links to the 4 page booklet do not appear to be working.
Working fine here Simon. It’s also on the RSGB website (Exam Forms page) or in the “Course Resources and Information” section in our Canvas classroom.