Amateur radio should be accessible to everyone. Clares is built by hams, for future hams—a labor of love, community and care.
— 73, Amin Gilani (VE3EQL)
Our Mission
To make it easier (and maybe even fun) for Canadians to get their Basic and Advanced amateur radio licenses—totally free.
What We Offer
• Online practice tests and study tools for Basic and Advanced exams• A clean, no-fuss interface that works on any device• Always free, always improving
A Bit of History
2013Clares.ca was created by Al Hatch (VA6HAL), who kept it running for over a decade.
2023Amin Gilani (VE3EQL) took over and started modernizing things behind the scenes.
2025Site rebuilt and relaunched with faster performance and a cleaner experience.