ARRL VEC

License testing

NEARC sponsors amateur radio exam sessions for new licenses and upgrades. We test on request, and with some notice we can usually work around your schedule.

Schedule a session

Henry Mitchell N5SEB

870-919-4101 · n5seb@yahoo.com

We set the location when the session is scheduled. You can also ask any club officer.

What to bring

Photo ID
Your current amateur license (original or a copy), if you have one
Any CSCEs you hold
The $15 exam fee
Your FCC FRN. You need it before you test, and Social Security numbers are no longer accepted. Get an FRN →

After you pass a new license or an upgrade, the FCC charges its own $35 application fee. You pay it directly to the FCC.

Our VE team

Henry Mitchell · Lead VEN5SEB
Mark WadeW5TMW
Travis WilliamsN5JFD
Carolyn (Susie) McKeelKC5SM
Joe McKeelWB5E
Trent DowlerKG5DTI
David YatesWO5L
Charles CesareKI5NEO
Curt MillerNB5O
Jeremy HollerWC5T
Terry SimmonsN5GES

Become a VE

We'd like to add more examiners. If you hold a General or higher license, being a Volunteer Examiner is a good way to give back to the hobby.

ARRL: how to become a VE →