Pre-Registration Link (Recommended, Walk-ins welcome):
https://bit.ly/AC8RC_Jan2026
Testing will take place in the Tengam Engineering lunch room. Entrance is located from the back parking lot. This will be the club's Winter Field Day location, so you are welcome to play radio after your exam.
Ending time varies based on involvement; could go longer or shorter - but we will be there until at least 9:30 as walk-ins are accepted.
For an UPGRADE: Bring a photo Id and proof of current license.
For a NEW LICENSE: Bring a photo Id (state issued) or if a photo Id is not available then 2 of the following will work: Social Security Card, Birth certificate (w/ appropriate seal), Minor's work permit, school report card, school Id card or library card. Utility bill, bank statement or other business correspondence that specifically names the person OR Postmarked envelope addressed to the person at his or her current mailing address as it will appear on the license application.
If you do not already have an FRN number from the FCC, you will need to register to get your FRN before taking your test. It is FREE to get, just go to "
https://apps.fcc.gov/cores/userLogin.do" and select "Register" to get your FRN number. Just remember to bring the number with you to the testing session.
Don't forget the testing fee of $15.00. There will also be an FCC application fee of $35 (not paid at the test session) for those who successfully pass their Technician exam (does not apply to upgrades). After the test session paperwork has been submitted and forwarded to the FCC - you will receive an email with details on how to pay your application fee. You will have 10 days to pay for your application to be processed.
Here is a more comprehensive list of what you can/should bring to your exam session (including instructions on how to create your FRN):
http://www.arrl.org/what-to-bring-to-an-exam-session
If you have a Wi-Fi enabled tablet in which you would like to take your exam with - bring it. It would be good for you to try it out with a practice exam on Hamstudy.org before arriving as the interface is similar. Otherwise, you may need to take a paper exam if it doesn't work. A laptop could also be used, just bring a mouse to aid in your exam. You will need to digitally "sign" your name when you pass your exam which is why a tablet is favorable over a laptop (e.g. signing your name with your finger or stylus versus a mouse). Make sure your device is fully charged as access to a plug may not be available. PLEASE NOTE: when using a laptop or tablet you will need to show that there are no other applications running while taking your exam.
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