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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
Sources to help you prepare
We recommend the use of these study guides in preparation for your exams
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
Register for an FCC Registration Number (FRN)
You need a free FRN in order to have your exam processed by the FCC
Register for your exam
Register for your exam below with our application
Exam Requirements
Only examinees and the VE Team are allowed in the room during exams. The only 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 Below
- A copy of current license (if you are upgrading an existing license), which we may keep. Alternatively, the signed CSCE from a recent exam session
- 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
- Non-programmable calculators are allowed. Smart wearable devices such as Apple watches are not allowed in the exam room
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 per session is at our discretion if time permits
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 Downloads
The FCC requires answering if you have a felony conviction. Please read the instructions below if this applies to you
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VE Team
Highland Amateur Radio Association is kindly providing their VE Team for testing