Ham Radio Exams

Our Next ARRL VEC Sponsored exam session:

  Saturday May 18th 2024 1:00pm at the NEW Galesburg Public Library.

(Note that this is the NEW library at 264 W Main St.  Park in the main lot off of West St or Simmons St.)

–> Bring up location in Google Maps <—

Testing is $15.00.  Bring a photo ID, and bring your current license if you are going for an upgrade. NOTE:  The FCC now requires you to obtain a Federal Registration Number (FRN) before exam day.  Go to  www.fcc.gov/new-users-guide-getting-started-universal-licensing-system-uls  for instructions, or to  https://www.fcc.gov/rofrn  for a video. Also see  www.arrl.org/what-to-bring-to-an-exam-session

Any questions please contact Robert Johnson at  kc9ytt@outlook.com  or  (309) 255-0971

Walk-ins are welcome, but please pre-register if possible so we can contact you if there are any last minute changes.

—> NOTE: The new $35 FCC license fee is now in effect.  After you have received your license or upgrade, you will need to make this additional payment directly to the FCC.   Go to apps.fcc.gov/cores/userLogin.do to pay this fee.  See  arrl.org/fcc-application-fee  for more information.West St or

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