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 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 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, and registered with a VEC.
• 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:

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.

exam@wc2fd.com

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721st Mechanized Contest Battalion VE Team