Amateur Radio License Exams

Area Testing Dates for 2009


Washington Area Amateur Radio Club
  • January 31
We had 3 applicants, and 2 upgraded successfully to Extra class!
Not a bad first test session!
Watch this space for more testing dates.
A possible ham radio class is being explored, as well.
Contact:
Mark Lukins, ABØDX
802 N 2nd Ave
Washington, IA 52353-2404
Phone: (319) 653-6735
E-mail: AB0DX@arrl.net

The Washington Area Amateur Radio Club conducts exams under the ARRL VEC. All exam elements are administered. Walk-in candidates welcomed, pre-registration is requested. Exam requirements



Area Testing Dates for 2010


Southeast Iowa Hamfest
  • October 3
 9:30 AM
Muscatine County Fairgrounds
101 N Clay Street
West Liberty, Iowa
Phone (563) 607-0793
E-mail Jerry Schroder Jr., KCØWWV

The Southeast Iowa Hamfest Volunteer Examiners conduct exams under the ARRL VEC. All exam elements are administered. Walk-in candidates accepted, pre-registration is requested. Exam requirements



Muscatine Area Volunteer Examiners
  • April 11
  • June 13
  • August 8
  • December 12
 1:30 PM
Musser Public Library
304 Iowa Avenue
Muscatine, IA 52761
Phone (563) 607-0793
E-mail Jerry Schroder Jr., KCØWWV

The Muscatine Area Volunteer Examiners conduct exams under the ARRL VEC. All exam elements are administered. Walk-in candidates accepted, pre-registration is requested. Exam requirements


Requirements for all ARRL VEC exam sessions:

  • NCVEC Form 605 must be completed by the candidate and will be provided at the site.
    It may also be downloaded from the ARRL VEC.
  • Examinees must present photo ID or two other forms of ID.
  • Social Security Number (or a corresponding FCC Licensee ID).
  • If licensed, bring original and photocopy of current FCC license and / or CSCEs. The FCC Universal Licensing System has provisions for printing a copy of your license from your computer. The ARRL VEC has affirmed that this copy is sufficient for VE use.
  • Grandfather credit is available for some current or previously licensed individuals. Complete details can be found at: ARRL VEC's Grandfather Credit page.
  • ARRL VEC exam fee for 2010 is $15.00.

Practice exams for both US and Canadian ham licences:


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Online theory and licensing classes:


Electronics classes (and more) Online at the Wisconsin Online Resource Center

Ham Radio Podclasses
•Technician
•General
(Extra in development)