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Students pursuing their degrees in the following fields:
may already be familiar with the material needed to earn a certificate of proficiency in amateur radio from Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada.
Engineers and geoscientists have a responsibility, stated in statutes, to protect the public, the environment and their professions. Understanding the non-technical and regulatory aspects associated with engineering and geoscience is an important part of student education.
Amateur radio provides an example in that if someone wants to obtain a certificate of proficiency in amateur radio, that person would also have to understand the associated safety issues and regulations. Students would obtain an introduction to a hazardous energy lockout procedure.
UNB subscribes to QST, a monthly publication from the American Radio Relay League (ARRL) that focuses on amateur radio. The latest issue of QST is available in the Engineering Library located in Head Hall.
Amateur radio provides significant advantages for research in wireless communications by offering cost-effective access to frequency allocations. The primary investment is the time required to earn a certificate of proficiency, which opens up valuable opportunities for hands-on experimentation and innovation.