Amateur radio license testing will be available for
everyone wishing to test for a new license or upgrade their
current license. The tests will be administered by volunteer examiners
accredited by the ARRL/VEC.
When: Generally, the fourth Saturday**
of each month. Testing starts at 9:30 AM local.
(** Be sure to check the home page for club meeting date
announcements or HERE)
Where: Houston TranStar Building at 6922 Katy
Rd, Houston, TX 77024
Who: For more information, contact Mark
Landress (WB5ANN)
at VE@ofarc.org.
How
much:
$15.00 cash (exact amount only), check or money order made payable to
"ARRL/VEC", no credit cards.
What you will need to bring:
- $15 Cash, Check or Money Order
- A copy of your ID.
- A printout of your FRN.
(see below)
- A printed copy of your FCC Form 605.
(see below) FRN: Get your FRN instantly Here.
- Fill this out online, then print out two copies; one for yourself,
and one to turn in. DO THIS FIRST,
as you will need this number for Form 605 below.
NCVEC
Form 605: Get
your NCVEC Form 605 Here.
- Please do NOT enter your Social Security number on this
form. Enter your FRN (this is for your protection against
identity theft). Also, although not required, please enter your email address
on the 605. This will allow the ARRL to contact you quickly should there be
any questions that need clearing up. Fill out this interactive form, then
print out two copies; one for yourself, and one to turn in.
Kindly notify
Mark Landress at VE@ofarc.org
that you're coming ahead of time. You'll receive this form
in response.
Candidates who
successfully complete an element may take the next higher element at no
additional charge. For instance, if you pass the Technician test
(element 2), you may take the General test (element 3) for no additional
charge. The same is true from General to Extra. If you wish to
repeat an exam element not passed, you may do so for an additional $15 fee.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
If you are planning to upgrade your license, you must bring
the original and a copy of your FCC license and any CSCEs that
apply. The copy must be sent in with your application and test
materials to the ARRL for processing.
THERE IS NO COPY MACHINE
AVAILABLE AT THE TESTING SITE - BRING A COPY OF YOUR CURRENT LICENCE.
Resources
In addition to
books, there are many free resources available on the Internet. Before
buying a program or access to a site, make sure that you can't find the
material you are looking for on a free site.
Practice Exams
All the sites below will generate correctly weighted
practice exams using the current question pools. In other words, it's
the "real deal" in terms of taking a test similar to the one a VEC
will issue.
DXzone - A Comprehensive Link to Links
Additional Study Aids
FCC Resources
- You
can apply for your FCC Registration Number (FRN) Here.
- Search
for applications or licenses Here.
- You
can renew your license online by logging into the license manager with
your FRN Here. Select "Renew Licenses"
in the left-hand navigational panel.
