W4VEC TEST SESSIONS 

TEST SESSIONS FOR 2024 

TEST FEE: $12.00 RE-TEST FEE: $12.00
FCC Now Requires
When coming to a test session
be sure to bring:
Your current license,
A signed copy of license,
Any original CSCE you have,
A copy of any CSCE  and THE ORIGINAL,
OR
Your FCC Licensee Number (CORES or FRN),
A PHOTO ID
If you are unlicensed bring:
2 IDs (one with photo)

Please bring your FRN to the session

If You Don't have an FRN Please Visit Our FRN Page to Learn More HERE


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

813-417-2079

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, 

336-381-4584

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

2024

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

2024
Jan 13

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

EMAIL

phone is 910 895 6502 for more information.

The test sessions are sponsored by the Richmond County Amateur Radio Club VE Team

Richmond county ARC

Last updated 12/23/2023


SALISBURY NC

2024

2/3/2024

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

Email

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:

http://www.w4vecpr.com or

Please call Luz B. Rodriguez, KP4LBR

al 787-689-6008 to register

Last update 12/23/2023


TENNESSEE

Bristol
2024
Bristol Amatuer Radio Club Testing for 2023

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

EMAIL

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

409.926.8476

EMAIL

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


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Salisbury NC 28146

EMAIL

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Last updated 3/24/2024

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