Amateur Radio License Exams


Washington Area Amateur Radio Club
Contact: Mark Lukins, ABØDX
802 N 2nd Ave
Washington, IA 52353-2404
Phone: (319) 855-4007
E-mail: AB0DX@arrl.net

Area Testing Dates for 2018 (click the date to register)

Reminder:
only Extra Class VE's can administer tests for all classes,
Advanced Class VE's can administer tests for Technician and General licenses,
General Class VE's can administer only tests for Technician licenses,
and Technician Class VE's can only help with general administration of the session.


Washington Area Amateur Radio Club
Check in begins, 10:00 AM
Exams begin, 10:30 AM
Washington Public Library
115 W Washington (South side of square)
Washington IA
Alternate Location:
Faith Baptist Church
1220 W Madison St,
Washington IA
E-mail: AB0DX@arrl.net
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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



Southeast Iowa Hamfest
9:30 AM
Muscatine County Fairgrounds
101 N Clay Street
West Liberty, Iowa
Phone (563) 607-0793
E-mail Jerry Schroder Jr., KCØWWV
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The Southeast Iowa Hamfest conducts exams under the ARRL VEC. All exam elements are administered. Walk-in candidates welcomed, pre-registration is requested. Exam requirements



Muscatine County ARES
Sign in begins, 1:30 PM
Exams begin, 2:00 PM
Muscatine Mall (Unit 80 just right of center court)
Enter through the center entrance of the Mall
1903 Park Avenue
Muscatine IA
Phone (563) 607-0793
E-mail Jerry Schroder Jr., KCØWWV
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Muscatine County ARES conducts exams under the ARRL VEC. All exam elements are administered. Walk-in candidates welcomed, 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 2018 is $15.00.

Practice exams for both US and Canadian ham licences:

Copasetic Flow by KDØFNR

Online theory and licensing classes:

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

Ham Radio Podclasses

ARRL Online Course Catalog

W4EEY video Amateur Radio licensing classes and more.
Make sure to verify that the correct question pool is covered for your license class!