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P&S: Amateur Radio Course

P&S: Amateurfunk-Kurs

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Juerg Leuthold
Does not take place this semester. The course unit can only be taken once. Repeated enrollment in a later semester is not creditable.
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Last Updated: 2026-06-01 11:33:20

Abstract

The category of "Laboratory Courses, Projects, Seminars" includes courses and laboratories in various formats designed to impart practical knowledge and skills. Moreover, these classes encourage independent experimentation and design, allow for explorative learning and teach the methodology of project work.

Objective

"Amateur radio" enables wireless communicate over long distances. However, an amateur radio station may not be operated without further ado of an official license. To operate an amateur radio one needs to pass the HB3 or HB9 examination offered by the federal office of communication (OFCOM). In this course we will cover the most important topics of amateur radio. There willl also be a practical part. In this part you will have the opportunity to take the radio into your own hands. For example, you will be offered the opportunity during a “portable” excursion (not subject to testing) to set up and operate a mobile radio station in the field. Although the course prepares for the OFCOM exam, the exam itself is not a prerequisite for obtaining the P&S credits. The HB9 exam by the OFCOM will be offered after the course, and it will only be offered to those that actively participate in the course. As part of the exam it will be e.g. necessary to successfully set up a radio connection to another station. Upon a successful exam one may use the AMIV radio shack on the roof of the ETZ or set up and operate the own system. The learning material will be handed out in the first lesson of the course.

General Information

Language
German
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Semesterly recurring

Examination

Type
ungraded semester performance

Registration & Places

Limited places (Special selection)
Signup Start
14.02.2025
Signup End
28.02.2025
Priority: Registration for the course unit is only possible for the primary target group

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
practical/laboratory course P&S: Amateurfunk-Kurs
Does not take place this semester. Für den Zugang zum Angebot und zur Einschreibung loggen Sie sich hier ein (mit Ihrem n.ETHZ account): Bitte beachten Sie, dass die Seite jeweils erst zwei Wochen vor Semesterbeginn zugänglich ist und im Verlauf des Semesters wieder abgeschaltet wird. Die Einschreibung ist nur von Freitag vor Semesterbeginn bis zum ersten Freitag im Semester mittags möglich. To access the offer and to enroll for courses log in (with your n.ethz account): Please note that the P&S-site is accessible no earlier than two weeks before the start of the semester until four weeks after the start of the semester. Enrollment is only possible from Friday before the start of the semester until noon of the first Friday in the semester.
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