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This page will help you find a US amateur license exam session near you.

16 found within approximately 100 miles of 16601

01-Dec-2009
Sponsor: MCKEAN CTY ARC
Time: 7:00 PM (Walk-ins allowed)
Contact: WILLIAM C EDGAR
(814)362-1250
Email:  N3LLR@ARRL.NET
VEC: ARRL/VEC
Location: AMERICAN RED CROSS CHAPTER HOUSE
302 CONGRESS ST
MCKEAN/POTTER COUNTY CHAPTER
BRADFORD, PA 16701

03-Dec-2009
Sponsor: AA3TH
Time: 6:30PM (Walk-ins allowed)
Contact: JOSEPH P BEICHNER
(814)797-5720
Email: K3BEV@ARRL.NET
VEC: ARRL/VEC
Location: LIAISON RESIDENCE
1769 TWIN CHURCH RD-APT A
KNOX, PA 16232

06-Dec-2009
Sponsor: UNIONTOWN ARC INC W3PIE
Time: 2:00 PM (Walk-ins allowed)
Contact: LEONARD F BARON
(724)438-7470
Email: SCOTLAND@CHARTERPA.NET
VEC: ARRL/VEC
Location: UNIONTOWN ARC W3PIE CLUBHOUSE
433 OLD PITTSBURGH RD
UNIONTOWN, PA 15401

08-Dec-2009
Sponsor: TWO RIVERS ARC
Time: 6:30 PM (No walk-ins)
Contact: ROBERT L QUINN
(412)678-1206
Email: W3SYR@VERIZON.NET
VEC: ARRL/VEC
Location: MCKEESPORT AREA HIGH SCHOOL
SOUTH HALL - ROOM 112
1960 EDEN PARK BLVD
48HR PRE-REG REQ W3OC@ARRL.NET
MCKEESPORT, PA 15132

09-Dec-2009
Sponsor: W3VC-CARNEGIE TECH RC
Time: 4:00PM (Walk-ins allowed)
Contact: JAMES E FORAKER
(412)351-6203
Email: AR99+VE@ANDREW.CMU.EDU
VEC: ARRL/VEC
Location: CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY
5000 FORBES AVENUE
HAMMERSCHLAG HALL
ROOM B103
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213

10-Dec-2009
Sponsor: FORT ARMSTRONG WIRELESS ASSOC
Time: 7:00PM (Walk-ins allowed)
Contact: GAIL L ANTHONY
(724)845-7998
VEC: ARRL/VEC
Location: MANOR TWP MUNICIPLE BLDG
306 BYRON
FORD CITY, PA 16226

12-Dec-2009
Sponsor: HORSESHOE ARC
Time: 9:00 AM (Walk-ins allowed)
Contact: ERIC G HILBERT
(814)942-7564
Email: KE3TJVE@OUTDRS.NET
VEC: ARRL/VEC
Location: AMERICAN RED CROSS CHAPTER HOUSE
4100 5TH AVE
REGISTRATION STARTS @ 8:30 AM
WWW.ALTOONAHAMEXAMS.ORG
ALTOONA, PA 16602

13-Dec-2009
Sponsor: NSDXA
Time: 1:00 PM (Walk-ins allowed)
Contact: ALAN R MOECK
(540)869-1117
Email: WA2RPX@ARRL.NET
VEC: ARRL/VEC
Location: TIMBROOK PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING
231 E PICCADILLY ST-3RD FLOOR
WINCHESTER, VA 22601

14-Dec-2009
Sponsor: STEEL CITY ARC
Time: 7:00 PM (Walk-ins allowed)
Contact: R MARK STRAYER
(412)833-6049
Email: AI3J@ADELPHIA.NET
VEC: ARRL/VEC
Location: STEEL CITY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB
208 MCMICHAEL RD
POB 281
CARNEGIE, PA 15106

19-Dec-2009
Sponsor: HARRISBURG RAC
Time: 9:00 AM (Walk-ins allowed)
Contact: STEVEN V GOBAT
(717)938-6943
Email: KA3PDQ@JUNO.COM
VEC: Laurel VEC
Location: DAUPHIN CTY EMER OPS CTR LOWER LEVEL
911 GIBSON BLVD
OFF OF 19TH ST NEAR UPS
STEELTON, PA 17113

19-Dec-2009
Sponsor: SOMERSET COUNTY ARC
Time: 11:00AM (Walk-ins allowed)
Contact: STEWART R SAYLOR
(814)444-0637
Email: SSAYLOR@EARTHLINK.NET
VEC: ARRL/VEC
Location: FACTORY SHOPS @ GEORGIAN PLACE
703 GEORGIAN PLACE
OFF ROUTE 601
HANDICAP REGISTRATION REQUIRED
SOMERSET, PA 15501

09-Jan-2010
Sponsor: NORTH HILLS ARC
Time: 12NOON (Walk-ins allowed)
Contact: ROBERT W BENNA
(412)366-0488
Email: N3LWP@VERIZON.NET
VEC: ARRL/VEC
Location: NORTHLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY
300 CUMBERLAND RD
HANDICAP PLEASE REGISTER
PITTSBURGH, PA 15237

13-Feb-2010
Sponsor: NORTH HILLS ARC
Time: 12NOON (Walk-ins allowed)
Contact: ROBERT W BENNA
(412)366-0488
Email: N3LWP@VERIZON.NET
VEC: ARRL/VEC
Location: NORTHLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY
300 CUMBERLAND RD
HANDICAP PLEASE REGISTER
PITTSBURGH, PA 15237

14-Feb-2010
Sponsor: BEAVER VALLEY ARA
Time: 10:00AM (Walk-ins allowed)
Contact: ROBERT J DE MARCO
(724)378-7070
Email: WA3ZRM@W3SGJ.ORG
VEC: ARRL/VEC
Location: BADEN MUNICIPAL COMPLEX
149 STATE ST
BADEN BOROUGH COMMUNITY RM
BADEN, PA 15005

13-Mar-2010
Sponsor: NORTH HILLS ARC
Time: 12NOON (Walk-ins allowed)
Contact: ROBERT W BENNA
(412)366-0488
Email: N3LWP@VERIZON.NET
VEC: ARRL/VEC
Location: NORTHLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY
300 CUMBERLAND RD
HANDICAP PLEASE REGISTER
PITTSBURGH, PA 15237

31-Dec-9999
Sponsor: PEN-MARR RADIO CLUB
Time: CALL (No walk-ins)
Contact: PATTON PAT STUMP
(717)632-4237
Email: WW3U@HOTMAIL.COM
VEC: ARRL/VEC
Location: CALL OR EMAIL TO SCHEDULE A TEST DATE
BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
HANOVER, PA 17331

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Database last updated on Fri 20-Nov-2009

NOTE: If no listings are shown for the area you are interested in, send us an email (vetests@arrl.org) with your specific exam location and test date needs and we will strive to assist you.

What to bring to an Amateur Radio exam session:

Exam sessions are conducted by volunteers working under the direction of the FCC. There will likely be a charge for taking the exam. The exam fee is set by the Volunteer Exam Coordinator (VEC), and is usually $15 or less. Contact the exam session administrator to determine the fee that applies to the exam session you plan to attend and to ensure you have everything you need. If you have any special needs be sure to notify the exam session administrator before exam day so special accommodations can be made for you.

1.  Bring a legal photo ID (drivers license, passport) OR, when no photo ID is available, two forms of identification must be presented (birth certificate, report card, library card, Social Security card, utility bill, bank statement, Non-photo ID/driver's license, etc.). Students may bring a school ID card, minor's work permit, school report card, library card and/or a written note from a legal guardian.

2.  If applicable, bring the original and a photocopy of your current Amateur Radio license and any Certificates of Successful Completion of Examination (CSCE) you may hold from previous exam sessions. The photocopy(s) will not be returned.

3.  Bring your Social Security Number (SSN) or your FCC issued Federal Registration Number (FRN). VEC’s are required by FCC to submit either your SSN or your FRN number with your license application form. If you prefer not to give your SSN, then you may use your FCC issued FRN, if you have one. For instructions on how to register your SSN with the FCC and receive a FRN, visit the ARRL web page: http://www.arrl.org/fcc/uls101.html.

4.  Bring a check or money order to cover the exam session fee. To view the ARRL VEC’s current exam fee click here.

5.  To be prepared you should also bring two number two pencils with erasers and a pen.

6.  A calculator with the memory erased and formulas cleared is allowed. You may not bring any written notes or calculations into the exam session.

Good Luck!



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