FCC Amateur License Testing
in the Inland Northwest
For all license exams, you must bring
A photo ID (drivers license, State ID card, passport, military ID, School ID, etc.) with your name and address.
Your FRN (Federal Registration Number) How to get your FRN? Click on this link. You must obtain your FRN prior to the class if you plan on taking the exam.
If upgrading, you need a copy of your Amateur Radio License.
You may also bring a non-programmable calculator (you can't use your phone)
Washington Digital Radio Enthusiasts (http://wa7dre.org/testing/)
The Washington Digital Radio Enthusiasts supports local amateur radio license testing in the Spokane Area. In conjunction with the Laurel ARC Volunteer Examiner Coordinators and Action Recycling, we offer testing for those who wish to obtain a new amateur radio license, or upgrade their existing license. A local team of volunteer examiners, coordinated by Glen-K1RR, will administer the tests, and register your results with the Laurel VEC, which will be reported to the FCC.
Testing Schedule:
Generally, testing occurs on the third Wednesday of each month. Usually at 6pm local time, at Action Recycling, 1027 E Marietta Ave. in Spokane. If warranted, special sessions can be arranged for groups, or special times. Contact Glen by email (glen@k1rr.com) for more information.
Testing Cost:
The Laurel ARC VEC and the local volunteers who conduct the testing do not charge any fees. Pursuant to FCC Order 20-184, adopted by the FCC on 23Dec2020, the FCC has indicated that a $35 fee will be collected to process your application and approve your license or renewal. It is your responsibility to pay the FCC fees. The local examiners will not collect the fees and pay them on your behalf.
KARS - Kootenai Amateur Radio Society (https://k7id.org/fcc-testing/)
There is a $15,00 charge (cash or check made out to ARRL) for taking the exam.
Registration is required: Please do so online or email me with your name, email address, and the test element that you would like to take. To learn more feel free to contact me on at w7kr@icloud.com.
We test the second Monday of every month except for December. Testing is conducted at:
Kootenai County Office of Emergency Management
1662 West Wyoming Ave
Hayden, ID. 83835
Time: 17:30 PT (5:30PM)
ONLINE TESTING AVAILABLE! If you are unable to attend a local test session, you may now take your test online through GLAARG (Greater Los Angeles Amateur Group VEC). Go to their link at GLAARG.org and locate a date and time that works for you. Follow the instructions and then select the "Register" button at the bottom. They will answer any questions that you may have.
License Exams at Jack Tiley's License Classes:
There are license exams following Jack Tiley's, AD7FO, license classes managed by Frank Hutchison, AG7QP. Contact him at ag7qp@arrl.net for times and places. There is a $15,00 charge (cash or check made out to ARRL) for taking the exam.
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