| VEC Testing at Radio Expo - Sat and Sunday |
CFMC will offer Amateur Radio license testing at Radio Expo on Saturday September 12th and Sunday September 13th 2009 from 9:00 AM 'till 12:00 noon. Reservations are required, contact Marc Jens at AB9OP@ARRL.net. No one will be accepted for testing after 11:00 AM either day. Candidates who wish to be tested need to bring the following:
1. Two forms of current, valid state issued photo identification such as a current drivers license, current state ID card, school ID, passport, etc...
2. If upgrading, the candidate must present his or her unexpired FCC Amateur Radio License AND one photo copy. If applicable, please bring your unexpired CSCE AND one photo copy. The VE Team will return the originals documents to you, copies are forwarded to the ARRL VEC for processing upon successful completion of the test. Please be aware that the VE Team and Radio Expo do NOT have a photo copier on site. Please make your required copies prior to arriving at Radio Expo. All required copies must be submitted at the time of application.
3. All candidates must have a Social Security number or valid FRN number from the FCC. Parents of a child planning to take the test must have a Social Security number or FRN number for that child in order to complete the application process.
4. Electronic calculators are optional, but must be inspected prior to sitting for the exam.
5. The ARRL VEC testing fee is Fifteen Dollars ($ 15.00) payable in cash, check or money order. Checks and money orders must be made payable to "ARRL VEC." Exact cash only. The bank has agreed not to do testing, and we are unable to provide change. Please note that if you successfully complete an exam, you may take the next level exam(s) without paying an additional fee. Technician, General and Extra, exams will be available. Retakes of failed exams require an additional Fifteen Dollar fee and are subject to the sole discretion of the VE Team. Retakes may be limited by the number of examinees and time of day.
A note on "paper upgrades." If you are a Tech Plus that was licensed prior to March 21, 1987 and desire to upgrade to General, you must have either an original and photocopy of a letter from the FCC stating that you were properly licensed prior to March 21, 1987, or an original and photocopy of a prior license showing you were a Technician prior to March 21, 1987. A copy of these documents must be submitted with your application.
Any Questions about Amateur Radio license testing at Radio Expo:
Contact Marc Jens
AB9OP@ARRL.net
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