VE Testing
K5GVL provides Volunteer Examiner (VE) testing services for all classes of Amateur Radio licenses. Our team of certified Volunteer Examiners conducts testing sessions to help new and existing amateur radio operators obtain or upgrade their licenses.
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Testing sessions are held regularly at our club location, and we follow the guidelines set forth by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Volunteer Examiner Coordinator (VEC).
Testing Information
Our VE testing sessions are conducted by a team of experienced Volunteer Examiners. Testing is free of charge.
All applicants must have registered with the FCC and provide their FRN (FCC Registration Number) at the time of testing. If you haven’t registered yet, please visit the FCC CORES Registration System to obtain your FRN before the testing session.
Please bring the following to your testing session
- Your FCC FRN number
- Two forms of identification (one must be a photo ID)
- Your current license (if upgrading)
- Original and copy of any CSCEs (if applicable)
Upcoming Testing Sessions
VE testing is available at our regular monthly club meetings. Please check our meetings page for the next meeting date and time. Contact us in advance to confirm your attendance and to ensure we have enough Volunteer Examiners available.
Laurel VEC
Our VE sessions are run under the Laurel VEC (the Laurel Amateur Radio Club Volunteer Examiner Coordinator). According to the Laurel VEC’s official website, it has been providing free amateur radio examinations and licensing services since 1984, and the Laurel VEC and its VEs do not charge fees for licensing-related services such as exams. The Laurel VEC’s FAQ notes that the FCC separately charges an application fee, paid online directly to the FCC.
Laurel VEC Website
Official site, including a tool to find exam sessions near you
Licensing Information
How to get or upgrade an amateur radio license
Laurel VEC FAQ
What information you’ll provide and what an exam session is like
Source: larc-vec.org (laurelvec.com redirects there).
Study Resources
HamStudy.org
Free online study resources
QRZ Practice Tests
Online practice exams
ARRL Getting Licensed
Study guides and resources
Schedule Your Test
To schedule a testing session or for more information, please contact our VE Team Lead.