ARRL VE Testing

NEARC Ham Test Session

Testing is available upon request.

Testing location will be determined. 

Contact Henry Mitchell 870-919-4101

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The Northeast Arkansas Radio Club sponsors testing sessions and can usually accommodate your schedule with advance notification. Things you should bring to a testing session:

  1. Identification (preferably one with a photo)
  2. Original or copies of your current Amateur Radio License
  3. Any CSCE that you may hold.
  4. Testing fee of $15.00
  5. The FCC now also charges a $35.00 fee after completing a new or upgrade.
  6. Social Security numbers can no longer be used, you must have an FRN number before testing.

Link for FRN number:

Create Account (fcc.gov)

Our current team of examiners are:

  • Henry Mitchell, N5SEB (Lead VE)
  • Mark Wade, W5TMW
  • Travis Williams, N5JFD
  • Carolyn (Susie) McKeel, KC5SM
  • Joe McKeel, WB5E
  • Trent Dowler, KG5DTI
  • David Yates, WO5L
  • Charles Cesare, KI5NEO

If you would like to notify us of your intention to test, feel free to contact any of the club officers or contact Henry Mitchell via email at [email protected].

We are looking to add additional VEs to our testing team. If you are a General or higher class licensed operator and are interested in becoming a VE, see the ARRL’s page on ‘How to become a VE’ or talk to one of current team members for more information. 

Being a Volunteer Examiner is a great way to give back to the Amateur Radio community.

We are looking to add additional VEs to our testing team. If you are a General or higher class licensed operator and are interested in becoming a VE, see the ARRL’s page on ‘How to become a VE’ or talk to one of current team members for more information. Being a Volunteer Examiner is a great way to give back to the Amateur Radio community.