Exam Schedule

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 tests are multiple choice, based on the approved NCVEC Question Pools.

• Technician
  • 35 Questions
    • Passing score of 26

• General
  • 35 Questions
    • Passing score of 26

• Amateur Extra
  • 50 Questions
    • Passing score of 37

We are happy to accommodate special needs testing sessions for the impaired by special arrangement.

Please contact us directly to discuss your needs.

VE Team Accredidation

VE's or Volunteer Examiners are Average Hams who have agreed to be impartial proctors on behalf of the FCC.

The 721st MCB VE Team is accredited thru the Laurel ARC VEC.

As such, we are happy to offer Amateur Radio Exams to all free of charge.

Logistics

• Exam Sessions are held monthly, typically on the second Thursday of the month.
  • 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

• Sessions are held at the QC Cafe, 567 Rt 519, Belvedere NJ 07823 (Map Here)

• 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:

www.qrz.com/ht

www.eham.net/exams/

aa9pw.com/

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