HOW TO BECOME A LICENSED AMATEUR RADIO OPERATOR

There will be a Ham Cram on Saturday, June 15th, 2024, at 9:00 am at the Carnesville Fire Department Address:

9265 Lavonia Rd Carnesville GA 30521

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Summer Ham Cram at

Carnesville Fire Department.

June 15, 2024

HAM CRAM AND TESTING.

Time to start Class: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Testing is available for walk-ins at or about 12:00 PM. 

All test takers must have hard copies of their picture ID.

If upgrading a current official amateur license is required.

FCC Registration Number AKA FRN is required to take the test

The cost to test is $15.00 CASH. 

Tips if you wish to get a head start on studying you can start Here for the Technician

These answers will also be reinforced at the Ham Cram.

General and Amateur Extra Test will be available but not be a part of the Ham Cram Sessions.

Questions? Click HERE

More details about the HAM CRAM

Please bring the following: 

  • Photo ID

  • $15.00 cash for the processing fee. "THERE IS A NEW FCC REQUIRED FEE OF $35 FOR A HAM RADIO LICENSE. This new fee will be effective on 4/19/2022. The test processing fee remains at $15. So, please bring $15 for the test processing fee when you come to test for your license. You will be assigned a file number when the FCC receives your paperwork. You will then “activate” your file and have 10 days to pay the $35 for your license. This fee will be paid directly to the FCC. The license will be forfeited if the fee is not paid. The Ham Cram will not collect the $35 license fee. Administrative updates, such as a change of name, mailing or email address, and modification applications to upgrade an amateur radio licensee’s operator class, will be exempt from fees.

    Other Items to bring

  • #2 pencils and a pen

  • Calculator

  • A copy of your current license, if taking the General or Extra exam.

  • Your FCC Registration Number (FRN), is obtained by going to https://apps.fcc.gov/coresWeb/publicHome.do. Your application cannot be processed without one. You must also have a valid email address.

  • If you have a Certificate of Successful Completion of Examination (CSCE) form, bring that.

  • To access the FCC Universal Licensing System (ULS) page, go to https://fcc.gov/wireless/universal-licensing-system

BE PREPARED! To help ensure you pass your exam(s), consider using one of these proven preparation resources:

After the Ham Cram.

A Volunteer Examiner (VE) will distribute your application (form 609), and an exam answer sheet, check your photo ID and collect your testing fee of $15.00. Once you have completed your 609 and answer sheet, you will be given the exam. DO NOT WRITE ON THE EXAM.

The VE will collect your answer document and exam when you are finished.

Your exam will be graded.

When you pass the Tech exam you will have the option of taking the General exam at no additional cost; if you pass the General, you may also take the Amateur Extra exam at no added cost.

TO LEARN ABOUT THE 3 LEVELS OF AMATEUR RADIO LICENSES, VISIT THIS WEBSITE.

Once your exam(s) have been graded, you and the VE will complete a certificate of successful completion of an exam (CSCE). DO NOT leave without completing this certificate and be certain that the VE team has a copy of the certificate.

This isn't as complicated as it seems, knowing the testing procedures saves time and creates a smooth process for you and the VE team.