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 Amateur License Tests are multiple choice, based on the approved NCVEC Question Pools.
- Technician
- 35 Questions
- Passing score of 26
- 35 Questions
- General
- 35 Questions
- Passing score of 26
- 35 Questions
- Amateur Extra
- 50 Questions
- Passing score of 37
- 50 Questions
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 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
- 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:
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.
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721st Mechanized Contest Battalion VE Team
