Who can take Amateur Radio Exams
Any citizen who isn't a representative of a foreign government. Age is
of no consideration nor is race, sex, religion; etc.
The FCC makes final decision on all
questionable applicants.
Where can I take the EXAM?
All exams are now administered by volunteer examiners (VE's), such as
Team GCARS VE team, under one of several
volunteer examiners co-coordinators. We are certified and work under the
ARRL VEC. We list our exam sessions on this
web page (see 'Session Dates') and with
the ARRL to post on
http://www.arrl.org/arrlvec/examsearch.phtml.
Remember to use the restrooms BEFORE you pick up your test material. If
you need to leave the room after you start your test, it will be graded as
is whether it is 1, 5, 12 or 35 questions answered up to that time. You
MAY NOT RESUME testing when you return.
An additional fee and different test would be required. Sorry, those are
the rules.
What should I bring with me?
If you are taking the "TECH" exam, all you will need is a legal type
photo id such as a drivers license. School age children should bring their
school or state ID. It also helps to bring Mom or Pop along. You
will also need $14.00, preferable cash during the 2007 year.
If you are upgrading, in addition to the above you will need the
original AND ONE COPY of your current license and the original AND ONE
COPY of ANY CSCE's from previous exam sessions. Without these items, no
credit can be given until we have them in hand. FCC rules......
When no photo ID is available, the
candidate must present any two of the following
items:
F
Non-photo ID/driver’s license (some states still have them);
F
Social Security Card (as FCC now requires each applicant to supply a
taxpayer ID number)
F
Birth certificate (must have the appropriate seal);
F
Minor’s work permit or school report card;
F
Utility bill, bank statement or other business correspondence that
specifically names the person; or
F
Postmarked envelope addressed to the person at his or her current mailing
address as it appears on the Form 605.
May I use any aids?
No books and/or paper will be allowed at the desk other than what the
VE group hands out. You will be allowed to use a calculator, BUT, if it is
programmable, the memories will be erased and the battery/s removed. You
may then reinstall them and use it.
Who is Team GCARS VE team?
We are a group of local area HAMs who love our hobby and devote many
hours to assist those who are interested in getting a new or upgraded
Amateur Radio License. Of the $14.00 we cannot keep any portion other than
to cover any cost we incur. To date we have never kept any and donate all
our local supplies
We have also been involved with several classes in years past and
recently help when request to do so by the ARES group.
This is, after all, what it is all about. Normally you will see your
NEW license call letters on the FCC database about mid-week following our
Saturday test session. Once you have call letters posted, you can get on
the air.
In the case of an upgrade, you may start using the new privilege you
have earned as soon as you have a signed CSCE from your VE team (and they
have congratulated you ';o) ) in your hands.
