Area Testing Dates (click the date to register)

Reminders:
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
2025 Washington, Iowa Library May 24 Click date to register	Check in begins, 9:30 AM Exams begin, 10:00 AM Washington Public Library 115 W Washington (South side of square) 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. Exam requirements

2025 Southeast Iowa Hamfest
2025 October 5 Click date to register	VE's assemble, 9:00 AM Exams begin, 9:30 AM Louisa County Fairgrounds 101 Fairground Rd Columbus Junction, Iowa 52738 Phone (319) 212-1898 E-mail Bruce Dagel, WBØGAG
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
2025 Muscatine, Iowa Musser Public Library June 8 Click date to register	Sign in begins, 1:30 PM Exams begin, 2:00 PM Musser Public Library Meeting room 104 408 E. 2nd St. Muscatine IA Phone (319) 212-1898 E-mail Bruce Dagel, WBØGAG
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:

• Applicant must be registered with the FCC CORES and use their FRN.
  FCC CORES User Account and Registration
• 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.
• FCC requires an email address on all applications.
• Examinees must present photo ID or two other forms of 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 is $15.00 of if under 18, $5.00
• ARRL Youth Licensing Grant Program

Practice exams for both US and Canadian ham licences:

Online theory and licensing classes:

Online Question Pools Answered

• The Tech Exam Playlist (07-01-2018 to 06-30-2022 Question Pool) Click Here
• The General Exam Playlist (07-01-2019 to 06-30-2023 Question Pool) Click Here
• The Amateur Extra Exam Playlist (07-01-2020 to 06-30-2024 Question Pool) Click Here

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