Amateur Radio Exam Session Fresno, CA

Exams offered for Technician, General, and Amateur Extra Class

 

Date & Time

May 7, 2024 at 6:00pm.

Location

Peoples Church (corner of Cedar and Spruce)
Student Ministries Building West of main Office
7172 N Cedar Ave
Fresno, CA 93720
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What to Bring:

1. Photo Identification - State issued Drivers License or ID Card, Passport, or Military ID Card.
2. FCC Registration Number (FRN) - Required prior to exam, see details below.
3. (if upgrading) Official Copy of current Amateur License or Successful Completion of Examination (CSCE certificate)
4. Valid Email address
5. Fee $15.00 per test session.  Exact change please.

CORES FRN Requirement - Applicants must use an FCC Registration Number (FRN) for all license transactions with the FCC. Examinees must register in CORES and receive an FRN before exam day. Exam Candidates you are REQUIRED to register in the FCC CORES system and receive a FCC Registration Number (FRN) before exam day. Applications that do not have an FRN will be rejected by the FCC.
An instructional video provides step-by-step instructions on how to establish a CORES account, which is necessary for licensees to make administrative updates and download electronic license authorizations.

Email address - All filers must provide an email address on all applications. When an email is provided, applicants will receive an official electronic copy of their licenses once granted (allow incoming email from authorizations@fcc.gov). If no email is provided when filing applications will be rejected. ARRL VEC suggests that those without access to email to use the email address of a family member or friend.

FCC Application Fee - The new FCC application fee is $35, When the FCC receives the examination information from the VEC, it will email a link with payment instructions to each successful candidate who then will have 10 calendar days from the date of the email to pay through the FCC CORES system.