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What is STEM?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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STEM is the term used to describe the group of subjects that fall under Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.<\/h4>\n

How does STEM link with amateur radio?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Wireless communications are rooted in STEM and its activities. The table below shows just a small example of how specific areas of the amateur radio licensing syllabus link with STEM subjects.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Science<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/td>\n

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Technology<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/td>\n

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Engineering<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/td>\n

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Mathematics<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Units<\/h4>\n<\/td>\n

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Transmitters<\/h4>\n<\/td>\n

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Assembling<\/h4>\n<\/td>\n

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Proportional reasoning<\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Antennas<\/h4>\n<\/td>\n

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Receivers<\/h4>\n<\/td>\n

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Testing<\/h4>\n<\/td>\n

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Rule of Three<\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Feeders<\/h4>\n<\/td>\n

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Interference<\/h4>\n<\/td>\n

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Antennas<\/h4>\n<\/td>\n

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Formulas<\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Propagation<\/h4>\n<\/td>\n

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Safety<\/h4>\n<\/td>\n

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Standing wave ratios<\/h4>\n<\/td>\n

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Graphs<\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Electromagnetic compatibility<\/h4>\n<\/td>\n

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Circuits<\/h4>\n<\/td>\n

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Building<\/h4>\n<\/td>\n

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Arithmetic<\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Amateur radio is for all age groups!\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Whichever stage you\u2019re at, amateur radio is a fantastic way to gain theoretical knowledge as well as hands-on experience.<\/h4>\n

Are you a young person looking to get into a STEM-related job role? Or maybe you\u2019re wanting to change career and are looking to gain some hands-on STEM experience. Perhaps you\u2019re already working within a STEM-related industry and want to broaden your experience.<\/h4>\n
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\"Ella\u201cI have a passion for physics and through studying for my Intermediate licence, I\u2019ve gained a greater understanding of electronics, as well as getting more confident with maths.\u201d<\/h4>\n

Ella, M8XGC \u2013 School pupil<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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\"Katelyn\u201cInitially it was the technology and scientific side of how radio worked that appealed to me\u2026but it has also translated into other aspects of my life and has developed my self-confidence, interpersonal and leadership skills.\u201d<\/h4>\n

Katelyn, M7KFH \u2013 University student<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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Click on the links below to find out more about STEM and amateur radio:<\/strong><\/h3>\n