License Training and Testing



License Testing Schedule

Next VE Test Session:

March 5, 2012 at 7pm, at the Decatur County EOC.
See our calendar page and click on the event for a map with the location.

There is no registration for testing, see the requirements below and show up at the next test session when you are ready.



Training Classes

There are three levels of Amateur Radio licenses. Each license requires passing a written exam.
The FCC no longer requires passing morse code exams.


Technician

Next class:
None Scheduled

General

Next class:
None Scheduled

Amateur Extra

Next class:
None Scheduled
• Entry level license.

• Requirements: Passing the 35 question Element 2 exam.

• Privileges: All VHF/UHF amateur bands (above 30 MHz) and limited privileges on HF radio bands.

• Current exam questions are valid July 1, 2010 - June 30, 2014.		 • Upgrade from Technician class license.

• Requirements: Passing the 35 question Element 3 exam.

• Privileges: All VHF/UHF amateur bands and most HF bands.

• Current exam questions are valid July 1, 2011 - June 30, 2015.		 • Upgrade from General class license.

• Requirements: Passing the 50 question Element 4 exam.

• Privileges: Full privileges on all amateur radio bands.

• Current exam questions are valid July 1, 2008 - June 30, 2012.

Testing Requirements

• A photo ID.

• Amateur Radio License (if you have one).

• Either your SSN or FCC FRN number.

If you already have an amateur radio license, your FRN number will be on the license. If you do not have an amateur radio license, you can either use your SSN or apply for an FRN number with the FCC here.


What to bring

You can bring a calculator for the exam, if the calculator has memories, you will have to show that the memories are cleared in it prior to taking the exam. We will provide pen, pencil and blank paper for the exam.


Additional resources

• Visit here to contact us if you are interested in signing up for a training class.

• Visit here for more information on licensing.

• Visit here for details on the Amateur Radio bands and operating privileges for each class license.

• Visit here to download the exam question pools.

• Visit our Links page for links to online study and practice tests.