TEST SESSIONS FOR 2024
Please bring your FRN to the session
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FLORIDA
KISSIMMEE
2024
Every Wednesday morning.
All sessions are ready. Requires pre registration at least 1 week in advance.
If the date isn't in the list the session isn't available. NO WALK INS.
For More information on dates and Pre-Registration
Steve Butler NO9S Session manager no9s@no9s.org 407-908-0044
(Leave message as we prefer you go to testing site or e-mail)
Last updated 12/23/2023
TAMPA
Jose L. Cruz, KP4CJ Session Manager.
Please reserve in advanced
For more information contact:
Jose L. Cruz KP4CJ EMAIL
Last updated 12/23/2023
HAWAII
HONOLULU
Location
American Legion Classroom
612 McCully St, Honolulu, HI 96826
Register at: https://www.hero.radio/exam-registration
RC Anderson, Ph.D. WH6FQE - WRAE542
Hawaii Emergency Radio Operators, Inc.
President Hawaii VE Team - Senior Session Manager
Last updated 12/23/2024
NORTH CAROLINA
ASHEBORO NC
Randolph County VE Team
TESTING SCHEDULE
PLEASE REACH OUT TO THE SESSION MANAGER BELOW
Starting Times:
Our test sessions will start at 10:00 A.M., arrive a few minutes early to get settled in
We now require pre-registration via E-mail by 6:00 PM Thursday prior to the session.
Please indicate in the e-mail which test you are planning to take.
If you are sick, have a fever, or have been exposed to Covid, or a variant, we insist that you do not expose our team or others.
Testing Site:
The down stairs meeting room of the Asheboro Library, 201 Worth St., Asheboro
Paperwork:
The FCC now requires anyone testing to have an active e-mail address
Unlicensed applicants must have two IDs, one a photo ID (E.g. Driver's License); their FCC Registration Number (FRN) plus a photocopy of these documents.
Licensed applicants will need their signed official FCC license copy; a photo ID (E.g. Driver's License); plus a photocopy of these documents
Print your filled out F.C.C. form 605 from the W4VEC web site
Additional Info:
Butch Simpson, WS4H,
Last updated 12/23/2023
CALABASH NC
The Brunswick Shores Amateur Radio Club will hold a VE test session on Saturday.
PLEASE REACH OUT TO THE SESSION MANAGER BELOW
EMS Building 9031 Beach Drive SW Calabash, NC 28467
Registration is recommended but walk-ins will be accepted.
Masks will be required for the February session and may be required for the June session.
Any person wishing to be tested MUST HAVE AN FCC ISSUED FRN.
If you already have a valid license, you have a FRN.
If you do not have a FRN, you can apply for one at https://apps.fcc.gov/coresWeb/regEntityType.do
Check the An individual box, not company then CONTINUE
Fill out the required fields (minimum) and submit
IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS, CONTACT GEORGE FRYER - ki4kk@twc.com or 910-477-3533
TESTING MAY BE LIMITED TO 6 PERSONS at a time
We do not anticipate more than 6 persons
If there are more than 6 persons, we may test the first 6 persons before starting a second test session
Candidates must have a valid PHOTO ID
MASKS ARE REQUIRED
Pencils will be available, however it is recommended that candidates bring a #2 pencil
Candidates who are testing for upgrade, must have a Signed Copy of your FCC License
You can obtain this at http://wireless.fcc.gov/uls/
You will need your FRN and PASSWORD to access the data base to obtain a copy
Candidates who are testing for FIRST TIME LICENSE must have a FRN number (see above)
THE COST OF THE TEST SESSION WILL BE $12
Cash or Check made out to BSARC
Doors will open at 9:45 AM
Last updated 12/23/2023
Carthage NC
MOCARS is holding 6 test sessions and please contact session manager below.
Saturday, January 27
Saturday, March 16
Saturday, May 25
Saturday, July 20
Saturday, September 21
Saturday, November 23
Moore County Library
101 Saunders St.
Carthage, NC 28327
Sign up for a time at april.n4alh@gmail.com
Last updated 12/23/2023
CHARLOTTE NC
2024
1/6/2024
3/2/2024
5/4/2024
8/3/2024
10/5/2024
Salvation Army HQ
501 Archdale Dr
Charlotte NC 28217
Absolutely no walk-ins at this location. All testing sessions are at 10:00 am.
Pre-registration is required due to seating availability. Applicants should register by calling or e-mailing the Session Manager.
All applicants must have an FRN to test, along with a picture ID, or two other forms of ID.
Currently licensed hams must also bring a signed copy of their current license, which will not be returned to them.
A 605 form is not required; we will print it on-site. The test fee is $12 in cash only.
Special Test sessions can be arranged please reach out to the session manager below
The contact person will be
Fred Roberts WB4QOC His email is EMAIL and phone is 704-534-1031
Last updated 12/23/2023
CONCORD NC
2024
2/1/2024 at 6:30 PM....no walk-ins allowed at this session.
3/1/2024 at 6:30 PM....a limited number of walk-ins are permitted, although advance registration is highly recommended....and appreciated.
Pre-registration is required due to seating availability. Applicants should register by calling or e-mailing the Session Manager.
All applicants must have an FRN to test, along with a picture ID, or two other forms of ID.
Currently licensed hams must also bring a signed copy of their current license, which will not be returned to them.
A 605 form is not required; we will print it on-site. The test fee is $12 in cash only.
Special Test sessions can be arranged please reach out to the session manager below
The location is
McGill Baptist Church,
5300 Poplar Tent Road, Concord, NC
Corner of Poplar Tent and George Liles Parkway.
The contact person will be
Fred Roberts WB4QOC His email is EMAIL and phone is 704-534-1031
Last updated 12/23/2023
Fayetteville area and Bladen County
2024
Where: Old Tar Heel Rescued Building (across from Tar Heel
Middle School) NC HWY 87, Tar Heel, NC
Testing Time is at 10 AM.
Please contact the session manager for Dates & times
Special Dates can be requested but we need to know at least a
Month in advance so that all the planning can be done in time.
All sessions require Preregistration , 2 days before testing
required at Min. EMAIL for info and reservation.
Since safety is number 1, the following pandemic rules will be
strictly applied.
1) A mask covering your mouth and nose must me worn at all times.
You must provide your own.
2) We will maintain social distancing with exception for brief moments,
when we collect and disburse documents.
TO BRING WITH YOU
All applicants will be required to sign a waiver .
Please Print, Sign and Bring with you. Also Two forms of ID.
A government photo ID, and one other.
FRN number is now required Prior to test session date
If licensed, bring a signed copy of your existing license (not to
be return), or any CSCE credits that may apply,
To expedite the examination process, please complete NCVEC
form 605.
A good email address is now required as FCC now
communicates by email.
Last updated 12/23/2023
GREENSBORO NC
Feb 10
April 13
May 11
June 8
July 13
Aug 10
Sept 14
Oct 12
Nov 9
Dec 14
All sessions begin at 9:00 AM
Hinshaw United Methodist Church
4501 Gate City Blvd
Greensboro, NC 27407
For more information contact:
NEW SESSION MANAGER
Keith Thomas EMAIL Phone:336-906-2469
pre-registration is required
FRN required for new licensees
Last updated 12/23/2023
HICKORY NC
PLEASE REACH OUT TO THE SESSION MANAGER BELOW
St Stephens Fire Department
4060 Springs Rd, Conover, NC 28613
Please make sure to bring 2 forms of ID (at least 1 being a photo ID), and register for an FCC FRN number
(https://apps.fcc.gov/coresWeb/publicHome.do) and bring a printed copy of it.
Please contact EMAIL ahead of time for those wanting to test, but walk-ins are also welcome.
David Coviello AK4FD
Last updated 12/23/2023
HIGH POINT NC
2024
Jan 27
Feb 24
Mar 30
Apr 27
May 25
Jul 27
Aug 31
Sep 28
Oct 26
All sessions start at 10:00 AM
Location:
Hickory Chapel Wesleyan Church
301 Hickory Chapel Road (off MLK Jr Drive) High Point, NC 27262
Pre-registration is required.
New session manager
Keith Thomas ka4jah@aol.com Phone:336-906-2469
Last updated 12/23/2023
Lumberton ,NC
2024
All Testing is done at Robeson County EOC, 38 Legend Rd, Lumberton NC. 28358
TESTING IS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.
CALL David Arthur KN4USW at 910-316-3794
or Email kn4usw@gmail.com
All testing begins at 7P.M.
Instructions will be provided when appointment is made..
Last Updated 12/23/2023
RICHFIELD NC
2024
All sessions begin at 10:00 a.m.
PLEASE REACH OUT TO THE SESSION MANAGER BELOW
Mt. Zion Lutheran Church, 111 East Church Street, Richfield, NC 28137
Pre-registration and FRN number is required before test session date.
NOTE: COVID-19 protocols still in effect
For more information, please contact Ray Sipe KI4UDZ at 704-953-2315 or EMAIL
Last updated 12/23/2023
ROCKINGHAM NC
9:30 AM at theRichmond County Emergency Services
200 Industrial Park Dr. in Rockingham, NC.
Also that all information can be found at k4rnc.org.
Arthur "Butch" Parris N4AWP
phone is 910 895 6502 for more information.
The test sessions are sponsored by the Richmond County Amateur Radio Club VE Team
Last updated 12/23/2023
SALISBURY NC
2024
3/23/2024
5/25/2024
7/20/2024
9/21/2024
11/9/2024
PRE-REGISTRATION ONLY
Absolutely no walk-ins at this location. All test sessions start at 9:00 AM
Applicants should register by calling or e-mailing the Session Manager at least 2 days prior to the test date so that I can get them registered.
All applicants must have an FRN to test, along with a picture ID, or two other forms of ID.
Currently licensed hams must also bring a signed copy of their current license, which will not be returned to them.
A 605 form is not required; we will print it on-site. The test fee is $12 in cash only.
Special Test sessions can be arranged please reach out to the session manager below
Bostian Heights Fire Dept. Community Room
8211 Old Concord Road Salisbury, NC 28146
(corner of Highway 152 E and Old Concord Rd --- take exit 68 off of I-85, turn East, go about 2 miles. There is a traffic light at this intersection, fire department is on the left.)
For more information contact:
Fred WB4QOC EMAIL phone 704-534-1031
Last updated 12/23/2023
SALISBURY HAMFEST
Rowan Club N4UH
FIRECRACKER HAMFEST 2024
July 13 at 10 AM
Walk-ins welcome.
No pre-registration is required to test at the Hamfest, However, it would be appreciated.
Salisbury Civic Center
315 Martin Luther King Jr Ave S,
Salisbury, NC 28146
All applicants must have an FRN to test, along with a picture ID, or two other forms of ID.
Currently licensed hams must also bring a signed copy of their current license, which will not be returned to them.
A 605 form is not required; we will print it on-site. The test fee is $12 in cash only.
For more information contact:
Fred WB4QOC EMAIL phone 704-534-1031
Last updated 3/23/2024
Statesville/Troutman NC
ICARS
PLEASE REACH OUT TO THE SESSION MANAGER BELOW
Will do testing on the following dates if we have enough interest, and more if needed
Contact is Ed Puckett K4ELP, at 704-838-3186 or a1mred@yahoo.com
pre registration is requested
Testing will be in either statesville, nc or troutman nc
Last updated 12/23/2023
THOMASVILLE NC
2024
Tri-County Amateur Radio Club
Jan 20
Feb 17
Mar 16
April 20
May 18
June 15
July 20
Aug 17
Sep 21
Oct 19
Nov16
All sessions begin at 9:30 am eastern, and will be held at the following location.
Thomasville Public Library
14 Randolph Street
Thomasville, NC 27360
Pre-registration required.
Contact session manager: Rick Weinbaum KK4RR@mac.com. 336.687.8001
Last updated 12/23/2023
WINSTON-SALEM NC
2024
PLEASE REACH OUT TO THE SESSION MANAGER BELOW
No Exams are scheduled in December, the Club has its Christmas party
Sponsored by the Forsyth Amateur Radio Club (FARC)
Red Cross Chapter House
690 Coliseum Drive
Pre-Registration Only
Exams start at 6:00 PM
Please arrive at 5:45 PM prior to the Exam Session
Bring 2 forms of identification (one with picture)
Pre-registration, FRN number, are required before test session date.
NOTE: COVID-19 protocols still in effect
Please bring the ORIGINAL, COPY of any CSCE's and signed license to the test session.
Exam fee is $12.00
For more information, contact:
Dale Mierisch WB9SZL
Phone 336-766-9675
Last updated 12/23/2023
PUERTO RICO
ARECIBO & LARES
PLEASE REACH OUT TO THE SESSION MANAGER BELOW
Jorge L. Santana, NP4B
Puerto Rico Session Manager
Tests given the second and fourth Saturday of the month
In Lares, PR test will be given the second Saturday of the month at:
Oficina Municipal para manejo de Emergencia
142 Dr. Pedro Albizu Campos St Lares, PR 00669
In Arecibo, PR tests will be given the fourth Saturday of the month at:
Colegio Cetí
Eugenio Maria de Hostos Street
connecting with Puro Girau
Next to the South terminal of Carros
Publicos.
ID with foto, Social Security number
and $12.00 exact change is required
If you already have an Amateur
license, please bring a signed photocopy as well
Advanced registration is required at:
Please call Luz B. Rodriguez, KP4LBR
al 787-689-6008 to register
Last update 12/23/2023
TENNESSEE
First Thursday of Each Month at 7PM with the exception of July and December
Location is the Conference Center of The Bristol Regional Medical Center
1 Medical Park Drive
Bristol, TN 37620
Candidates are asked to pre register
VE Session Manager is Ben Morris KT4O
Email: utben1997@gmail.com
Phone: 276-791-0102
Last update 12/23/2024
SEVIERVILLE
PLEASE REACH OUT TO THE SESSION MANAGER BELOW
All test sessions must be pre registered with session manager,
If we have no one pre register there will not be a test session.
You must have your FRN, Photo ID, and a current signed copy of your amateur license.
Test time is 5:45pm sign all paper work, test begins at 6:00 pm.
Dates of test sessions
Dec = No Testing This Month For Family & Friends !!
All dates are subject to the Library schedules or closings, please check by e mail the week before your test !
Also on the seviercountyars.com website you will be able to see any changes in time ,dates or cancellations
Location Of All Testing Excluding March,
King Family Library
408 High Street Servierville, TN 37862
Time 6:00 pm Note FRN Is Required and photo ID!
Please arrive 15 minutes early so all paperwork
can be filled out before testing
Due to Covid-19 Virus You Must Pre Register , if we have no one signed up for the month
excluding March, there will be no testing! You will be required to fill out a waiver releasing
W4VEC, VE's, prior to the test, must follow all CDC, State, County, City & Health Dept Guidelines ..
You can check our website at seviercountyyars for full disclaimer !
$12.00 Cash Exact Amount Must Have A State ID
Tech need FRN and Photo ID !
Rick Sawaya Sr N4JTQ 2005 Spence Mountain Loop Sevierville, TN 27876
865-446-4535 Extra W4VEC Session Manager Event Coordinator 470 ARG
Last updated 12/23/2023
TEXAS
KOUNTZE
2024
We would like to start offering a test session on the last Sunday of each month at 14:30 hrs.
Session will be in Kountze, Hardin County, Texas at the
First Baptist Church
100 W. Monroe St.
Kountze, Texas 77625
Dates & Times
Contact:
DAN - KD5RRJ
Last updated 12/23/2023
VIRGINIA
Marion/Abingdon
The Mountain Empire Amateur Radio Society will have testing
after the meeting on the dates listed. Meeting time is 7:00 PM.
MEARS meeting schedule for 2024
Jan 18th Old Marion Lifesaving Crew building (MLSCB)
Feb 15th Johnston Memorial Hospital (Abingdon, Va) (JMH)
Mar 21st MLSCB
Apr 18th JMH
May 16th MLSCB
Jun 20th JMH
Jul 18th MLSCB
Aug 15th JMH
Sep 19th MLSCB
Oct 17th JMH
Nov 21st MLSCB
Dec 19th Eating meeting, no testing after this meeting
MLSCB Marion Life Saving Crew Building
230 S. Park Street, Marion, VA 24354
JMH Johnston Memorial Hospital
16000 Johnston Mem Dr, Abingdon, VA 24211
Contact:
Kenneth Merrill kd4wmx@gmail.com
The meetings start at 7:00 PM on the third Thursday of the month.
Last updated 3/24/2024
W4VEC
1150 Rock Grove Church Rd
Salisbury NC 28146
Last updated 3/24/2024
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