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License Exams

We ask everyone to register prior to the hamfest so paperwork can be prepared in advance.  This request is due to the anticipated number of examinees

Checklist for earning or upgrading your license

Checklist for earning or upgrading your license

Sources to help you prepare

We recommend the use of these study guides in preparation for your exams

Suggested Study Guides

Take online practice tests

We recommend taking online practice tests until you achieve multiple scores of 85% or better to help ensure success on your exam

Question Pools and Practice Tests

Register for an FCC Registration Number (FRN)

You need a free FCC Registration Number in order to have your exam processed by the FCC.

There are NO EXCEPTIONS to this FCC requirement

Register for your FRN

Register for your exam

Register for your exam below with our application

Ham Radio Prep

The Ham Radio Prep program makes it fast, easy and fun to get your license in just a few hours of study time. Pass your exam on your first try or your money back, guaranteed!

*** Use discount code MILFORD for 20% Off ***

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Study using a Kindle reader

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Audio Study Guides are available for the blind

If you are blind please contact us so we can provide an exam without diagrams and another VE to administer the exam if needed


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Exam Requirements

Please only examinees and the VE Team are allowed in the room during exams. 

Exceptions are for minors accompanied by an adult, or individuals with special needs.


  • A Photo ID – if the applicant does not have a government issued ID, then a school ID or other form of picture identification may be acceptable 
  • An FCC Registration Number (FRN) - Link is above in checklist
  • A copy of current license (if you are upgrading an existing license), which we may keep. Alternatively, we accept a signed CSCE from an exam session within the last year
  • You must have passed and have proof of the previous class license to take the next level license exam
  • Exams must be taken and passed in sequence: Technician, General and Amateur Extra.  You cannot skip any exam level before testing for the next level
  • Please refrain from writing on the exams 
  • Programmable calculators are allowed if memories are cleared which is verified by our team
  • You may not have access to any of the following electronic devices while taking an exam:  Cell phones, Smart watches, Tablets, Earbuds and headphones, Smart Glasses [e.g., Apple glasses, Google glasses, etc.]


If you are blind please contact us so we can provide an exam without diagrams and another VE to administer the exam if needed


While others may charge 15 Quatloos, our exams are free

There are no age limits nor code requirements
The taking of more than one exam is at our discretion if time permits


Questions

While we do not charge for our exams, successful technician applications uploaded to the FCC start a 10 calendar day clock for a $35 fee to be paid to the FCC by the applicant.   The FCC will email you once the clock starts.  You cannot submit payment to the FCC until they email you.  There are no fees for upgrading your license class, name change, mailing nor email address changes

FCC Login / FRN Registration / Pay FCC Fee

FCC Downloads

The FCC requires answering if you have a felony conviction.  Please read the instructions below if this applies to you

FCC Fee Instructions (pdf)Download
FCC Felony Instructions V5-3 (pdf)Download

FCC Requirement for FCC Registration Number (FRN) to process exams

FCC Requirement for FCC Registration Number (FRN) to process exams

FCC Requirement for FCC Registration Number (FRN) to process exams

FCC Requirement for FCC Registration Number (FRN) to process exams

FCC Requirement for FCC Registration Number (FRN) to process exams

FCC Requirement for FCC Registration Number (FRN) to process exams

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Jumpstart for New Hams

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VE Team

Highland Amateur Radio Association is kindly providing their VE Team for testing

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Sponsored by the Milford Amateur Radio Club

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