Testing has returned to Oak Forest City Hall
Contact Al, N9ZD (info below) to make an appointment
Hamfesters Radio Club conducts FCC authorized VE (volunteer examiner) tests for Technician, General, and Extra class licenses monthly.
Date: 2nd Saturday of each Month
Location: Oak Forest City Hall, 15440 Central Ave, Oak Forest, IL 60452
Time: Start time of Exam: 0900, we suggest you arrive a little early to do the paperwork
WALK-INS ARE NOT ALLOWED.
Exam Candidates: You are REQUIRED to register in the FCC CORES system and receive an FCC Registration Number (FRN) before exam day.
To apply for the FRN, please go here.>>> https://apps.fcc.gov/cores/userLogin.do
Exam Session Requirements
Candidates must have their FCC FRN number with them.
FEES: (currently $15) for the test. We urge you to bring the exact amount of CASH. NO CHECKS or CREDIT CARDS EXCEPTED!
CONTACT: Al Bukowski – N9ZD
– primary OR – secondary
PLEASE – NO TELEPHONE CALLS!
Important Note – At the Amateur Radio Exam Session:
1- Bring 2 pencils for the answer sheet, and a Black ink ballpoint pen for the FCC VEC 605 form we provide. (FCC registration form)
2- Exam Candidates: Prior to your arrival. You are REQUIRED to register in the FCC CORES system online and receive an FCC Registration Number (FRN) before exam day. Once you have obtained the FRN number, bring it with you to the exam location.
Already Licensed? Please bring your Official Amateur License and a Photo Copy of Your License.
The FRN number is printed on your FCC License. (also found on the GMRS license if you have one)
ALL Copies are filed with all testing materials. You will keep the originals.
The FCC ULS CORES system must have a valid email address. Otherwise, you may not get your License.
The FRN number is a requirement on the FCC 605 form we provide and your Exam answer sheet.
3- A fee of $15 dollars is charged for the examination. Payment is Cash ONLY — no credit cards or checks accepted.
4- Please bring a photo ID such as a Government driver’s License or US passport.
5 – The exam location is at Oak Forest City Hall 15440 S. Central Ave. Oak Forest. Enter through the Police Station Door and follow the ARRL EXAM Signs to the Exam Area.
6 – Yes, You may bring your calculator, however you must demonstrate that all memories are erased.
NOTE: Starting April 19, 2022, the FCC $35.00 Amateur Application Fee Starts. This new fee will only apply to applicants for a new 10-year License, renewal, rule waiver, or a new vanity call sign. (The $35.00 Application Fee is non-refundable) There will be no charge for future License Upgrades or administrative updates, such as a change of mailing address or email address.
The New $35.00 Fee will NOT be collected by the VE’s (Volunteer Examiners). ALL Exam paperwork including exam fees, answer sheets, and Form 605s are mailed to the ARRL-VEC headquarters. If you passed your exam the ARRL-VEC will submit your information to the FCC. Once the FCC runs batch processing, they will email you the process to pay the $35.00 fee. (usually credit card) You will have ten calendar days to pay per instructions given by the FCC. If payment is properly transferred, the FCC will then email instructions to download your License. You will have 30 days to download the Amateur license.
Again, The FCC must have your valid email address in the ULS CORES system.
ARRL Youth Licensing Grant Program starts on April 19, 2022
Anticipating the implementation of the fee in 2022, the ARRL Board of Directors, at its July 2021 meeting, approved the “ARRL Youth Licensing Grant Program” Under the program, ARRL will cover a one-time $35 application fee for license candidates younger than 18 years old for tests administered under the auspices of the ARRL Volunteer Examiner Coordinator (ARRL VEC). Qualified candidates also would pay a reduced exam session fee of $5 to the ARRL VEC upon examination.
To give yourself practice on all the questions: Please click on the Website below that contains Exam Flash Cards Go tohttps://hamexam.org/Click on the FlashCards for the Class of Exam you wish to study. You can also take the practice Exams found on the same Web Site. It’s free and a good practice prior to any Exam Session.
73’s Al – N9ZD VE examiner
Other VE testing locations around Chicago
(Thanks to Ben KC9UNS, for access to the above list and for maintaining it!)