W4VEC TEST LOCATIONS FOR 2025
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:
Two 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
TEST FEE:12.00 RE-TEST FEE:12.00
Find your local VEC test session below
OR
Schedule Your remote testing session with the
Aurora Amateur Radio Group
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FLORIDA
KISSIMMEE
2025
Every Wednesday morning.
Allsessions 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
Session manager
Steve Butler NO9S
(407) 908-0044
Last updated 12/14/2024
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GEORGIA
Fayetteville
2025
Testing at: 110 Volunteer Way. Their testing dates are:
Jan 4, 2025, 8:15AM - Register Here at hamstudy
March 1, 2025, 8:15AM - Register Here at hamstudy
May 3, 2025, 8:15AM - Register Here at hamstudy
Last updated 12/3/2024
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McDonough
2025
Henry County
Amateur Radio Society
Have Testing scheduledevery 4th Thursday of the month,
Except November and Decemberat the ir meeting, which is at 7PM at the Henry County E-911 Center.
Register on their website
or
Last updated 12/2/2024
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MISSISSIPPI
Grenada
2025
Contact:
Session manager for dates and times
Jimmy Miller AD5IT
Last updated 1/3/2025
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NEW YORK
Syracuse
2025
February 15-16 Class for the Technician exam 8-5
February 16 Exam session anybody who wants to test. Exam starts at 5pm
April 19-20 Class for Technician 8-5
April 20 Exam session anybody who wants to test. Exam starts at 5pm
Bear Bait Radio Club (BBRC)
4483 state route 31
Clay NY 14031
wa2dtn1@gmail.com to register for class and test
Last updated 12/2/2024
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NORTH CAROLINA
Asheboro
2025
Randolph County VE Team
PLEASE REACH OUT TO THE SESSION MANAGER BELOW
Contact:
Butch Simpson, WS4H,
(336) 381-4584
Last updated 12/23/2023
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Calabash
2025
The Brunswick Shores Amateur Radio Club
Will hold a VE testsession on Saturday at 9am for the dates listed below
March 1, 2025
June 28, 2025
October 4,2025
EMS Building 9031 Beach Drive SW Calabash, NC 28467
Registration is recommended but walk-ins will be accepted
Any person wishing to be tested MUST HAVE AN FCC ISSUED FRN.
If you already a valid license, you have a FRN.
If you do not have a FRN. you can apply for one at FCC FRN REGISTRATION
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
Candidates must have a valid PHOTO ID
Pencils will be available , however it is recommended that candidates bring a #2 pencil
Candidates who are testingfor 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 SESSION WILL BE $12
Cash or Check made to BSARC
Doors will open at 9:00 AM
Last updated 12/14/2024
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Carthage
2024
MOCARS is holding 6 test sessions and please contact session manager below.
PLEASE REACH OUT TO THE SESSION MANAGER TO TEST FOR THIS LOCATION.
Moore County Library
101 Saunders st.
Carthage, NC 28327
Contact:
April at april.n4alh@gmail.com
Last updated 12/23/2023
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Charlotte
2025
1/11/2025
3/1/2025
5/3/2025
7/12/2025
9/6/2025
11/1/2025
Candidates may register with me at (704) 534-1031 or wb4qoc@gmail.com
or
register with register with website below and don't forget to select your location and date
Salvation Army HQ
501 Archdale Dr
Charlotte NC 28217
Absolutely no walk-ins at this location. All testing sessions are at 11:00am.
All applicants must have an FRN to test, along with 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 wb4qoc@gmail.com and phone is (704) 534-1031
Last updated 12/3/2024
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Concord
2025
January 30th
February 27th
March 25th
May 20th
June 24th
August 5th
September 30th
November 25th
All Test Sessions Start at 7 PM
Candidates may register with me at (704) 534-1031 or wb4qoc@gmail.com
or
Register with website below and don't forget to select location and date.
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 session 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 wb4qoc@gmail.com
and phone is (704) 534-1031
Last updated 12/7/2024
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Fayetteville area and Bladen County
2024
Please contact the session manager for dates & Times
Where: old Tar Heel Rescue Building (across from Tar Heel
Middle School) NC HWY 87, Tar Heel,NC
Testing Time is at 10 AM
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 ka4tlc@yahoo.com 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 be 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
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Greensboro
2025
Jan 11
Mar 8
April 12
May 10
June 14
July 12
Aug 9
Sepy 13
Oct 11
Nov 8
Dec 13
All sessions beginat 9:00 AM
Hinshaw United Methodist Church
4501 Gate City Blvd
Greensboro, NC 27407
For more infomation contact:
NEW SESSION MANAGER
Keith Thomas ka4jah@aol.com
or Phone: (336) 906-2469
pre-registration is required
FRN required for new licensees
Last updated 12/14/2024
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Hickory
2025
We test the 1st Saturday each month @ 12:00pm noon
Jan 4th
Feb 1st
Mar 1st
Apr 5th
May 3rd
June 7th
July 5th
Aug 2nd
Sept 6th
Oct 4th
Nov 1st
Dec 6th
Jan 3rd 2026
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
FCC FRN REGISTRATION and bring a printed copy of it.
IF Planning to test
Please go to our website and register HERE for the date you are wanting and
there will be a link under that date to click that will register you for that day in our system.
Session manager
David Coviello AK4FD
Last updated 12/14/2024
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High Point
2025
Jan 25th
Feb 22nd
Mar 29th
Apr 26th
May 31st
July 26th
Aug 30th
Sept 27th
Oct 25th
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
or Phone : (336) 906-2469
Last updated 12/14/2024
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Lumberton
2024
All Testing is done at Robeson County EOC,
38 Legend Rd,
Lumberton NC, 28358
Testing is by APPOINTMENT ONLY.
Contact:
David Arthur KN4USW
or Phone (910) 316-3794
Last updated 12/23/2023
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Richfield
2025
All Sessions begin at 10:00 AM
February 8th
April 12th
June 7th
August 9th
October 11th
December 13th
Richfield Fire Department,
228 W Church St,
Richfeld, NC 28137
Pre-registration and FRN number is required before test session date.
For more information, please contact:
Ray Sipe KI4UDZ
or Phone: (704) 953-2315
Last updated 1/2/2025
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Rockingham
2024
The test sessions are sponsored by the
Richmond County Amateur Radio Club VE Team
9:30 AM at the Richmond County Emergency Services
200 Industrial Park Dr. in Rockingham ,NC.
Also that all information can be found at k4rnc.org.
Contact:
Arther "Butch" Parris N4AWP
or Phone: (910) 895-6502 for more infomation
Last updated 12/23/2023
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Salisbury
2025
Feb 8th
April 19th
June 14th
Aug 16th
Oct 18th
Dec 13th
PRE- REGISTRATION ONLY
Absolutrly NO walk-ins at this location. All test sessions start at 9:00 AM
Candidates may register with me at (704) 534-1031 or wb4qoc@gmail.com.
or
Register with website below and don't forget to select your location and date
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
interdection, Fire department is on the left.)
For more information contact:
Fred wb4qoc@gmail.com
or phone (704) 534-1031
Last updated 12/3/2024
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Salisbury Hamfest
Rowan Club N4UH
Firecracker Hamfest 2025
July 12th at 10 AM
WALK-INS WELCOME
No pre-registration is required to test at the Hamfest, However,
It would be appreciated to register at this link for EXAMTOOLS
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 requied; we will print it on-site. The test fee is $12 in cash only.
For more information contact:
Fred wb4qoc@gmail.com
or Phone (704) 534-1031
Last updated 12/7/2024
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Statesville - Troutman
2024
ICARS
PLEASE REACH OUT TO THE SESSION MANAGER BELOW
Will do testing on the following dates if we have enough intrest, and more if needed
Contact:
Ed Puckett K4ELP, at (704) 838-3186
Pre-registration is requested
Testing will be in either Statesville ,or Troutman.
Last updated 12/23/2023
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Thomasville
2025
Tri-County Amateur Radio Club
Jan 18th
Feb 15th
March 15th
April 19th
May 17th
June 21st
July 19th
August 16th
Sept 20th
Oct 18th
Nov 15th
All sessions begin at 9:30 am, 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
or Phone: (336) 687-8001
Last updated 12/14/2024
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Union County
2025
January 18th
April 19th
July 19th
October 18th
Location:
Siler Presbyterian Church
Exam Time 9:00 AM
Pre-registration Required before attendance
David KV4N
Last updated 1/2/2025
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Winston Salem
2025
Jan 13th
Feb 10th
March 10th
April 14th
May 12th
June 9th
July 14th
Aug 11th
Sept 8th
Oct 13th
Nov 10th
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.
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
or Phone:(336) 766-9675
Last updated 12/14/2024
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PENNSYLVANIA
Tamaqua
2025
Aurora group gives remote exams,
but they have also started giving in-person exams.
To register for an in-person exam, or to see upcoming in-person exams, applicants must go to:
Sessions are currently scheduled for every other month, the third saturday of the month, starting December 21st
Last updated 12/2/2024
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PUERTO RICO
Arecibo & Lares
2025
Jorge L. Santana, NP4B
Puerto Rico Session Manager
Advanced registration is required at:
Last updated 12/3/2024
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TENNESSEE
Bristol
2025
Bristol Amatuer Radio Club Testing
First Thursday of Each Month at 7PM with the excrption of July and December.
January 2nd
March 6th
April 3rd
May 1st
June 5th
August 7th
September 4th
October 2nd
November 6th
Location Is the Conference Center of The Bristol Regional Medical Center
Lower Level Conference Center Elm/Cedar Classrooms.
1 Medical Park Drive
Bristol, TN 37620
Candidates are asked to Pre-Registration required. No Walk-In's
VE Session Manager is Ben Morris KT4O
Email: utben1997@gmail.com
or Phone: (276) 791-0102
Last updated 12/14/2024
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Sevierville
2025
Test Dates: We test the 3rd thursday of each month on the following dates.
January 16th
February 20th
March 15th at the sevier County Hamfest Only
April No testing Library Closed
May 15th
June 19th
July 17th
August 21st
Septrmber 18th
October 16th
November 20th
December No Testing Christmas
Our test sessions will start at 6:00PM, arrive 15 minutes early to get settled in and paperwork done.
If we get no pre-registration there will not be a test session.
We now require pre-registration via E-mail by 6pm wednesdays 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 Location:
The Classroom meeting room of the King Family Library.
408 High Street,
Sevierville, TN
Paperwork:
The FCC now Requires anyone testing to have an active email address.
Unlicensed applicants must have a ID, one photo ID and their FCC FRN.
Licensed applicants will need their signed official copy;a photo ID plus a photocopy of these documents.
Cost is 12.00 cash bring the exact amount please.
Additional info:
RickSawaya Sr
2005 Spence Mtn Loop
Sevierville TN 37876
Last update 11/15/2024
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TEXAS
Kountze
2025
Big Thicket Amateur Radio Group
all sessions start at 2:15pm
January 26th
February 23rd
March 30th
April 27th
May 25th
June 29th
July 27th
August 31st
September 28th
October 26th
We offer regular scheduled test sessions the last sunday of each month January through October.
We also consider offering special called test sessions upon approval of the test team.
Submit request for a special called test session to the session manager.
All applicants must contact the session manager to be scheduled for a test session.
Must Bring:
Valid Photo Identification
FCC Registration Number (FRN)
$12 (CASH ONLY - EXACT CHANGE)
Your OWN Calculator
FCC License (for those upgrading)
Additional information about test sessions may be found on our Facebook Group at
Location:
First Baptist Church
100 W. Monroe St
Kountze, TX 77625
Session Contact:
Daniel White - KD5RRJ
Last updated 12/23/2024
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VIRGINIA
Marion-Abingdon
2025
The MEARS club will have test session after the meeting until November.
The meetings start at 7:00 PM on the third Thursday of the month.
Contact Session Manager below for details.
Kenneth Merrill kd4wmx@gmail.com
Last updated 12/18/2024
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Pound-Wise
2025
January 3rd at 3PM
Location:
Lonesome Pine Library
124 Library Rd SW, Wise, VA 24293
Contact Info:
Angela at angela_n3ang@yahoo.com
or call/text at (276) 325-1894
Last updated 12/26/2024
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W4VEC VEC
1150 Rock Grove Church Rd
Salisbury, NC 28146
Last update 1/3/2025
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