Resources for amateur radio training
Preparing for the amateur radio examination requires suitable materials. This page brings together the main resources: reference handbooks, the UBA online learning platform, exam simulators and official downloads.
Handbooks and reference works
Written material remains the basis of serious examination preparation. Several works are available in French and Dutch.
Official UBA handbook
The UBA publishes a handbook for preparing the amateur radio examination, in French and Dutch. Available from the UBA Service Bureau, it covers the entire HAREC programme as well as classes C and B.
Online HAREC course (ON3PDX)
Philippe (ON3PDX) offers a free French-language HAREC online course, structured to support candidates for the BIPT examination.
This section will be expanded with further bibliographical references. Feel free to contact us for suggestions or to borrow documentation from the club library.
Online learning platform
UBA Moodle
The UBA provides a Moodle platform dedicated to amateur radio examination preparation. It offers exercises, multiple-choice questions, support forums and the ability to take a mock examination online. Official platform, accessible to registered candidates.
Exam simulators
Simulators reproduce the conditions of the BIPT examination and allow training with immediate feedback on the answers.
ON3PDX HAREC simulator
Free French-language simulator with random questionnaires inspired by the official format, immediate correction and progress tracking. A base of around 1300 questions, fed by contributions from the Belgian amateur radio community.
Official downloads
The UBA provides various official documents (forms, brochures, frequency lists, etc.) for free download.
UBA downloads
Official UBA download area: reference documents, administrative forms and publications for amateur radio operators.
Need help getting started?
The ON4RSX club regularly mentors aspiring amateur radio operators. If you would like advice on choosing a handbook, organising your study or simply wish to talk with experienced operators, do not hesitate to contact us.