Ham Exams
HELD EVERY OTHER MONTH
The Lake County Amateur Radio Association’s ARRL/VE team is holding Amateur Radio license exams at the Kirtland Public Library, on the following remaining dates in 2022:
Saturday, October 1st Saturday, December 3rd
The Kirtland Public Library is located at 9267 Chillicothe Road, 1.7 miles south of I-90 on Route 306 (Chillicothe Rd). The library is on the left, just beyond the Marathon gas station.
The tests will start at 12 noon. Please arrive at least 15 minutes earlier to register.
You will need a NCVEC 605 Form, which will be available at the test. If you would like to complete one ahead of time, be sure it is the Sept 2017 version or later. You can Download one Here, or by Googling “NCVEC quick-form 605” and clicking on the url for a pdf of the form.
If you are currently licensed, be sure to bring a copy of your current license to the exam.
The cost of the exam is $15.00 cash or check. If you wish to pay by check, it should be made out to the ARRL/VEC. Identification with your picture, such as a driver’s license, is also necessary
Also, please note that the FCC requires you to have and use a FRN (FCC Registration Number). Social Security Numbers are no longer accepted. If you are new to ham radio and don’t have a FRN, you can Create one Here , or do a search online for “New FRN” and follow the apps.fcc.gov link.
The FCC now charges a $35 fee to add you to the Amateur Radio database, effective on April 19, 2022, This fee is for new, renewal, rule waiver, and modification applications that request a new vanity call sign. The fee is per application. Other types of applications filing are exempt from the fees. Visit the FCC Application Fees page for detailed information and instructions. This is payable directly to the FCC.
If you have any questions, please contact Scott Farnham, KO8O, at (440)256-0320, or scottfarnham@roadrunner.com