The FCC has disabled all access to all of its Databases and services.\u00a0 This includes the ability to register and request an FRN needed for taking an FCC exam.\u00a0 To allow new applicants to test, please put 10 0\u2019s (zero) in the FRN field.\u00a0 This will allow the applicant to take the exam, but their application will be put on hold until an FRN is applied for and received from the FCC.\u00a0 The applicant will be responsible for providing this to the VEC using the frn@w5yi-vec.org<\/a> email.\u00a0 They must provide their CSCE, and their email address must match the one used on the 605 application.<\/p>\r\n There is no charge to enter the HamFest if you are ONLY coming to take an exam.\u00a0 However, you may ONLY enter the HamFest up to 30 minutes before the start of the exam session (enter anytime after 12:30 PM on Saturday, and anytime after 8:30 AM on Sunday).<\/span><\/p>\r\n Preregistration is highly recommended.\u00a0 Youth under 13 years of age MUST preregister.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n Saturday, Nov 1, 2025 \u2013 1:00 PM<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n Sunday, Nov 2, 2025 \u2013 9:00 AM<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n Exams will be given electronically on an 8-inch Tablet, which we will provide \u2013 you are not allowed to use your own device.\u00a0 <\/span>We will also provide a stylus, if you desire.<\/p>\r\n We supply Simple Calculators and Scientific Calculators (TI-30Xa) \u2013 You are not allowed to use your own device.\u00a0 We also supply pens, pencils, and scratch paper.<\/p>\r\n Please visit\u00a0https:\/\/gars.org\/exams\/<\/a> for exam-related requirements and other useful suggestions.<\/p>\r\n \u00a0<\/p><\/body>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" During the Government Shutdown The FCC has disabled all access to all of its Databases and services.\u00a0 This includes the ability to register and request an FRN needed for taking an FCC exam.\u00a0 To allow new applicants to test, please put 10 0\u2019s (zero) in the FRN field.\u00a0 This will allow the applicant to take … Continue reading Ham Radio Exams<\/span>
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