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Revision as of 04:06, 13 March 2014
Obtaining your Amateur (HAM) Radio License
- We hope you decide to pursue your Amateur License. It opens a life time of enjoyment and discovery.
- You can visit www.helloradio.com or The FCCfor more information.
- All Amateur License Tests are multiple choice, based on the approved NCVEC Question Pools.
- Technician Class Exam
- 35 Questions
- Passing score of 26
- General Class Exam
- 35 Questions
- Passing score of 26
- Amateur Extra Class Exam
- 50 Questions
- Passing score of 37
- We are happy to accommodate special needs testing sessions for those with Functional Needs by special arrangement.Please contact us directly to discuss how we can facilitate a test session for you.
VE Team Accredidation
- VE's or Volunteer Examiners are Average Hams who have agreed to be impartial proctors on behalf of the FCC, and registered with a VEC.
- The 721st MCB VE Team is accredited thru the Laurel ARC VEC.
- As such, we are happy to continue their tradition of offering Amateur Radio Exams to all free of charge since 1984.
Logistics
- Exam Sessions are held monthly, typically on the second Thursday of the month.
- 2014 Dates:
- Jan 09
- Feb 13
- March 13
- April 10
- May 08
- June 12
- Jul 17
- Aug 14
- Sept 18 ---Note Third Thursday for this Month
- Oct 09
- Nov 13
- Dec 11
- 2014 Dates:
- Sessions are often held at the QC Cafe, 567 Rt 519, Belvedere NJ 07823 (Map Here) but may be moved with notice to an alternate location.
- Please register in advance via exam@wc2fd.com or 424-272-1622
What to bring to an Exam Session:
- Photo ID
- Basic Calculator
- Pen/Pencil and blank scrap paper
- Your FCC FRN# or SSN
- Photo Copy of any existing Amateur Radio license or CSCE
Study Materials
Good study references in addition the the ARRL or Gordon West books (Amazon.com is a good source) include:
We tell most people they are ready for the exam when they consistently score over 85-90% on the practice tests.
Questions?
Please let us know if you have any questions, or require any assistance preparing for your exam.
73,
721st Mechanized Contest Battalion VE Team