VE Testing

 SCARC sponsored V.E. Test Sessions

Chris Grimm K3PQ is our VE Testing examiner contact person.  People interesting in becoming an amateur radio operator or planning to upgrade their license should get in touch with Chris at the email/phone below.   The testing sessions will be held on the Wednesday after the Steel City Business meeting at 7:00 PM at the Steel City club house. {DIRECTIONS HERE}  Preregistration is highly recommend and will have priority, but walk-in’s will be allowed if space is available. Please read the section below “What To Bring”

Steel City ARC – 2023 – VE TESTING SESSIONS  @ 7:00pm

More Information to the winter testing sites click here: 
The Carnegie – Carnegie — Google Map Directions
Precision Sign – Carnegie — Google Map Directions
SCARC Club House — Google Map Directions

February 25 — 2:00 PM  at Carnegie Library – Carnegie, PA
March 25 — 12:30 PM at Precision Sign & Awning – Carnegie, PA
April 19  — 7:00 PM SCARC Club House  
May 17  — 7:00 PM SCARC Club House  
June 21  — 7:00 PM SCARC Club House  
July 19  — 7:00 PM SCARC Club House  
August 16  — 7:00 PM SCARC Club House  
September 20  — 7:00 PM SCARC Club House  
October 18  — 7:00 PM SCARC Club House  
November 22  — 7:00 PM SCARC Club House  

First-Time Exam Applicants Must Obtain FCC Registration Number Before Taking Exam Beginning May 20, 2021, all amateur examination applicants will be required to provide an FCC Registration Number (FRN) to the Volunteer Examiners (VEs) before taking an amateur exam. This is necessary due to changes the FCC has made to its licensing system.  Register Here: https://apps.fcc.gov/coresWeb/publicHome.do

PREREGISTRATION STRONG RECOMMEND – WALK-IN’S ALLOWED
To make sure we have enough testing materials on hand, and that you don’t have to wait for us to get ready we are highly recommending that people interested taking the exam preregister.

EXAM FEES:
To take your Amateur Radio License the VEC will charge you $15 payable by check or money order. For new license the FCC will charge you a fee of $35 for a 10 year long license. Which is paid directly to the FCC via there website.  They will email you the payment link via your email. STUDENTS: Under the age of 18 the VEC examine fee is only $5 and the ARRL will reimburse you the $35 fee. UPGRADES: The is no $35 FCC license fee to upgrade your license.

Got question? Feel free to email and to register?
Chris Grimm,
VE Examiner
K3PQ {at} W3KWH {dit} COM
(412) 259-3319

Or call the club house at 412-787-0777 on any meeting night

Click Here
 

Street Address:
208 McMichael Road
Carnegie, Pa, 15106 U.S.A
412-787-0777

What to Bring:

** Bring and wear a mask for 2021
1.  A legal photo ID (driver’s license, passport)
2.  If no photo ID is available, two forms of identification:
    a.  state issue photo id card
    b. birth certificate (must have the appropriate seal)
    c. social security card
    d. library card
    e. utility bill, bank statement
3.  Students/minors may bring any school ID, minor’s work permit, report card
4.  FCC issued Federal Registration Number (FRN) Click here for how to get an FRN
5.  If applicable a photocopy of your current Amateur Radio
license.
6.  Two number two pencils with erasers and a pen.
7.  A calculator with the memory erased and formulas cleared are allowed.
8.  Bring a check, a money order or cash to cover the exam session fee. Check the ARRL VEC’s current exam fees. {NOTE! Student under age 18 see the reduce fees}
9. Those requiring ADA accommodation must contact the VE Team two week in advance with a doctor’s statement describing the disability and necessary accommodation.

To Save Time:

You can fill out the FCC paper work form 605 online then print it out.
NCVEC QUICK-FORM 605 APPLICATION