ARRL / VEC License Examinations

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Sponsored by Yavapai Amateur Radio Club

The Yavapai Amateur Radio club offers FCC amateur radio license exams for all license classes semi-monthly.  The license exams are held at the Jeep Posse building at 1200 Commerce Drive in Prescott, AZ.

Here is the schedule for upcoming license exams. Exams are held on the following Saturdays, beginning at 9:00 AM, at the Jeep Posse building

  • 01-19-19
  • 03-16-19
  • 05-18-19
  • 06-01-19 at the Prescott Hamfest at ERAU – see www.prescotthamfest.com
  • 09-21-19
  • 11-16-19

The club also provides practice tests for the Technician Class license at the Jeep Posse building the Wednesday before the actual license exam.  The practice exams begin at 6 PM.  Here is the practice test schedule:

  • 01-16-19
  • 03-13-19
  • 05-15-19
  • 09-18-19
  • 11-13-19

If you have a question or problem, e-mail testing@w7yrc.org

Prior to the Test

***Follow these simple steps to your new license***

1.

Click here to pre-register online
Pre-registration is highly recommended to better serve you.
Applicants for Technician License must complete step 2 before submitting pre-registration.
Pre-registration must be completed at least 48 hours prior to the test.  If this is not possible, walk-ins will be accepted.

2.

You will be required to enter your Federal Registration Number (FRN) on the application form and test sheet.  If you will be taking the Technician exam you will need to pre-apply for an FRN in advance of the test session.  You do not have to hold any kind of license to apply for an FRN.  This may be done on-line at: fcc.gov
If you are taking the General or Extra Class exam, you will already have an FRN number and it will show on the front of your license.

3.

Anyone with special needs, please call Don WB7TPH at 928-775-4690 or e-mail testing@w7yrc.org a minimum of 2 weeks prior to the test date. We will do everything we can to accommodate you.

4.

Come to the test location on time. Tests are administered at the Jeep Posse Bldg. in Pioneer Park off Commerce Drive behind the outdoor hockey rink. 1200 Commerce Dr. Prescott, AZ. Commerce is between Willow Creek Road and Pioneer Parkway. Look for the Jeep Posse Building, look for the tower structure, with antennas, on the backside of the building.

5.

Bring the following items to the test:

  • Photo I.D.
  • $15.00 (Correct change please, or checks made payable to ARRL/VEC)
  • Blue or black pen, and two #2 pencils and eraser
  • Calculator.  If you plan on using one, the memory must be cleared.  Cell phones cannot be used as calculators.  No exceptions!
  • Current license.  If you are upgrading, you MUST bring the signed original of your current license and a photocopy of the same license.

Current Question Pools

  • The current Technician Class (Element 2) question pool that became effective July 1, 2018, is valid until June 30, 2022.
  • The current General Class (Element 3) question pool that became effective July 1, 2015, is valid until June 30, 2019
  • The current Amateur Extra Class (Element 4) question pool that became effective July 1, 2016, is valid until June 30, 2020.