W4VEC TEST LOCATIONS FOR 2025-2026
FCC Now Requires
Due to the government shutdown W4VEC realizes that applicants are unable to obtain FRN numbers.
W4VEC teams are still testing! If you are using hamstudy.org to register and you do not have an FRN,
please input ten ZEROES (0000000000) for the FRN and continue registering.
All W4VEC teams (paper and digital) have been advised on how to handle registration and testing.
This will continue until the FCC servers come back online
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
The FCC will collect a one time payment of 35.00 on New License or Renewal of License
Please review The Release Document from the FCC 35.00 Fee HERE
TEST FEE:12.00 RE-TEST FEE:12.00 per the test session
Find your local VEC test session below
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FLORIDA
KISSIMMEE
2025
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
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:
Register Here at hamstudy/K1ZN
Last updated 12/3/2024
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McDonough
2025
Henry County
Amateur Radio Society
October 23rd
Except November and December at the meeting
which is at 7PM at the Henry County E-911 Center.
Register on their website
or
Last updated 4/12/2025
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MICHIGAN
Ann Arbor
2025
The ARROW Group
Test time is at 7PM
November 25th,
2026
January 27th, 2026
and March 24th, 2026
. Test location is:
Fellowship Bible Church,
2775 Bedford Dr.,
Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Register at:
Last updated 9/13/2025
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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 JERSEY
Hunterdon County
2025
Applicants should register at: Hamstudy/Kd2zza
Test Locations
North County Branch Library
65 Halstead St, Clinton, NJ 08809
Hunterdon County Library
314 NJ-12, Flemington, NJ 08822
Last updated 9/1/2025
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NEW YORK
Syracuse
2025
Bear Bait Radio Club (BBRC)
4483 state route 31
Clay NY 14031
wa2dtn1@gmail.com to register for class and test
Last updated 4/17/2025
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NORTH CAROLINA
Andrews
2025
October 28, 2025 at 6 PM
LOCATION
Andrews Library
All Test Sessions Start at 6 PM
Registration Contact
Chuck Reid K4CNR
Chuck Reid K4CNR Candidates may register with me at k4cnr92@gmail.com
or
Register with website below and don't forget to select your location and date
Last updated 9/1/2025
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Asheboro
2025
Randolph County VE Team
October 11th 10:00 AM
December 13th 10:00 AM
The location is the downstairs meeting room of the
Asheboro Library 201 Worth St. Asheboro.
We require pre-registration via email by 5:00 PM of the Thursday evening before the session.
'Send an e-mail to butch@atomic.net including your name, call sign if any, FRN number, and which test(s) you wish to take.
Time constraints may limit our ability to offer multiple tests and re-tests.
Unlicensed Applicants will need the following plus a photocopy of their documents
$12.00 in cash photo ID (e.g. NC Driver’s License) your FRN # document Form 605 filled out and printed a second ID (with or without a photo)
The FCC now requires an active e-mail address also.
Licensed Applicants will need the following plus a photocopy of their documents
$12.00 in cash Your signed “Certified Copy” of your signed license (VEC will not accept unsigned license) ID with a photograph, (e.g. driver’s license) Form 605 filled out and printed,
and a photocopy showing the IDs and the signed license The FCC now requires an active e-mail address ‘associated’ (linked) to your FRN.
Contact:
Butch Simpson, WS4H,
(336) 381-4584
NC4ZO.COM for more info.
Last updated 6/20/2025
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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
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
2025
Nov 22nd
MOCARS is holding test sessions at 9 AM on these dates above.
Please contact session manager below for Registration
Moore County Library
101 Saunders st.
Carthage, NC 28327
Contact:
April at april.n4alh@gmail.com
Last updated 3/27/2025
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Charlotte
There are 2 clubs in Charlotte that offer testing. Please be sure to check both Charlotte listings.
2025
Charlotte Amateur Radio Club
11/1/2025
Candidates may register with me at ko4wpt@outlook.com
or
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
Jay Rossi, KO4WPT His email is ko4wpt@outlook.com
Last updated 5/18/2025
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Charlotte
There are 2 clubs in Charlotte that offer testing. Please be sure to check both Charlotte listings.
2025
Mecklenburg Amateur Radio Society
Testing starts at 9 AM
November 15, 2025
Register for that test at:
St. Giles Presbyterian Church
2027 Emerywood Dr.
Charlotte. NC
In the gymnasium building
Applicants can register at Examtools
Or
Contact session Manager at ki4faq@w4bfb.org
Last updated 5/18/2025
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Concord
2025
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
Oct 11th
Nov 8th
Dec 13th
All sessions beginat 9:00 AM
Hinshaw United Methodist Church
4501 Gate City Blvd
Greensboro, NC 27407
FRN required for new licensees and Click Here for more details
pre-registration is required.
Register with website below and don't forget to select your location and date
Keith Thomas ka4jah@aol.com
or Phone: (336) 906-2469
Last updated 4/12/2025
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Hickory
2025
We test the 1st Saturday each month @ 12:00pm noon
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
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
FRN required for new licensees and Click Here for more details
Pre-registration is required.
Register with website below and don't forget to select your location and date
Keith Thomas ka4jah@aol.com
or Phone : (336) 906-2469
Last updated 4/12/2025
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Lincolnton
2025
October 16th
November 20th
December 18th
The Lincoln County EMS
151 Sigmon Rd, Lincolnton, NC
Testing starts at 7 PM
Session Manager
Cliff Black K4JIP
Candidates must register with me at Hamstudy/nc4lc4ve
Last updated 3/6/2025
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Lumberton
2025
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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Murphy
2025
October 11th
November 8th
December 13th
All Test Sessions Start at 10 AM
LOCATION
Murphy First Baptist Church
Registration Contact
Chuck Reid K4CNR
Candidates may register with me at k4cnr92@gmail.com
or
Register with website below and don't forget to select your location and date
Last updated 1/25/2025
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Richfield
2025
All Sessions begin at 10:00 AM
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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Salisbury
2025
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
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
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-register perferred with Hamstudy below and don't forget to select your location and date
Contact session manager:
Rick Weinbaum kk4rr@mac.com
or Phone: (336) 687-8001
Last updated 1/29/2025
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Union County
2025
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
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
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
Register with website below and don't forget to select your location and date
or
For more information, contact:
Dale Mierisch WB9SZL
Phone:(336) 766-9675
Last updated 6/27/2025
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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.
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-Register at HamStudy/KT4O
VE Session Manager is Ben Morris KT4O
Email: utben1997@gmail.com
or Phone: (276) 791-0102
Last updated 7/12/2024
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Erin
2025
Starting at 9 AM.
Mike Neulip, K9NH
Location
1163 Tennessee Highway 49
Tennessee Ridge, TN 37061
Pre- registration at Hamstudy/N4WCB
Last updated 7/12/2024
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Sevierville
2025
Smoky Mountains Amateur Radio Testing
6:00 PM at an alternate location
American Legion, Post 104
403 W Main Street in Sevierville.
The Dates below are at
King Family Library
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.
Register with website below and don't forget to select your location and date
Testing Location:
The Classroom meeting room of the Seymour Branch Library.
137 W. Macon Ln. Seymour, TN 37865.
Most dates will be the 2nd Saturday of each month, with exception of November this year.
The dates are
Oct 11th
Nov 15th
Dec 13th
Jan 10th 2026
Feb 14th
Mar 14th
Apr 11th
May 9th
Jun 13th
Jul 11th
Aug 8th
Time will be 10 AM.
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:
Ken Compton
KO4LMK
Last update 9/7/2025
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TEXAS
Kountze
2025
Big Thicket Amateur Radio Group
all sessions start at 2:15pm
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.
or
Register with this website Hamstudy/KD5RRJ
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 5/26/2025
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VIRGINIA
Charlottesville
2025
Albemarle Amateur Radio Club (AARC)
December 13
The AARC will hold amateur radio exam session at 10:00AM,
in Room M833 at the Piedmont Virginia Community College, 501 College Dr, Charlottesville, VA 22902.
Registrants will be notified of any place change.
Please help spread the word.
Exams will be available for all three levels of license: Technician, General, and Amateur Extra.
You must register in advance. We will administer a test to everyone who registers by sitting the next candidate in order of registration.
Make sure to bring:
A valid government issued photo ID, such as a current driver’s license, a student photo ID card, a military ID, or a passport.
$12 cash for the sitting fee (most of this goes to W4VEC)
A printed copy of any current amateur radio license. and Your FCC FRN,
which you must obtain online in advance using: FCC FRN PAGE
If you bring a calculator, make sure you know how to clear all memories.
You may not use your cellphone’s calculator. Pencils, pens, and scratch paper will be provided as needed.
The back of the answer sheet is preferred for scratch paper.
The FCC charges a fee of $35 for an initial license application, payable to the FCC directly after successful completion of the requisite test, before a license is issued.
To register, send an email to me at hperritt@gmail.com.
If I have already told you that you are registered, you need not register again.
I will be happy to answer any questions you may have about the exam session.
Hank Perritt/K9KDF AARC VE Liaison to W4VEC hperritt@gmail.com
Last updated 8/14/2025
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Marion-Abingdon
2025
10/16/25 - 239 Autumn Lane, Marion, VA
11/20/25 - 16000 Lee Hwy, Abingdon, VA
2026
1/15/26 - 16000 Lee Hwy, Abingdon, VA
2/19/26 - 239 Autumn Lane, Marion, VA
3/19/26 - 16000 Lee Hwy, Abingdon, VA
4/16/26 - 239 Autumn Lane, Marion, VA
5/21/26 - 16000 Lee Hwy, Abingdon, VA
6/18/26 - 239 Autumn Lane, Marion, VA
7/16/26 - 16000 Lee Hwy, Abingdon, VA
8/20/26 - 239 Autumn Lane, Marion, VA
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 10/4/2025
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Pound-Wise
2025
6:30 pm
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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Richmond
2025
November 1st at 10 am
December 6th at 10 am
Walk-ins are welcome
Testing location
Gospel Light Baptist Church
2109 Anderson Hwy
Powhatan, VA 23139
Contact info is:
David, KN4LQN,
Last updated 10/7/2025
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W4VEC VEC
1150 Rock Grove Church Rd
Salisbury, NC 28146
Last update 10/7/2025
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