Classes of Amateur Licence
Amateur radio licences are available at five levels. Full A, full B, intermediate A, intermediate B and foundation, each level having differing examination requirements.
The full A licence allows operation in all amateur radio bands and at full power as allocated to that band, but requires the licensee to have passed a Morse test at 5 WPM (words per minute). Additionally all applicants for a full licence must pass the Radio Amateurs Examination (RAE).
The full B licence has no Morse requirement but does allow operation in all amateur radio bands above 30MHz and at full power as allocated to that band. All applicants for a full licence must pass the Radio Amateurs Examination (RAE).
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