In-Person Testing with AARG

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Ham Radio Exam Info:

Our Volunteer Examiners conduct in-person Amateur Radio testing for all classes of Amateur Radio licenses in Eastern Pennsylvania locations.
We offer electronic exams using the ExamTools testing platform. This is a paperless system using computer tablets.
Preregistration is required. Registration will close 48 hours prior to test date.

When & Where:

Exam sessions are held at various times and in various locations.
View the schedule and register at https://hamstudy.org/sessions/AURORA/inperson

Cost:

Exam fee is $12.00 payable when you preregister.

Registration:

Preregistration is REQUIRED. Registration will close 48 hours prior to test date.
Go to https://hamstudy.org/sessions/AURORA/inperson
After successfully registering online, you will receive an email with your registration information and how to pay your test fee.

What to Bring to our Exam Session:

  • Your four digit PIN from your registration confirmation email.
  • A Government Issued Photo ID – Driver’s License, Passport, etc.
  • Minors without a Photo ID must bring their Social Security Card and Birth Certificate
  • Original CSCE for any pending/outstanding license upgrade(s)

Cell Phones, Smart Watches, Bluetooth Headsets, Earbuds, etc must be TURNED OFF AND PUT AWAY DURING THE EXAM SESSION.
The ARRL has an excellent write-up on what to bring to an exam session here.

What We Provide

  • 8-inch Tablet (for taking the exam) – you are NOT allowed to use your own device
  • Scratch Paper
  • Pens and Pencils

Required Preparation:

Get an FRN:

An FRN (FCC Registration Number) from the FCC is now REQUIRED.
If you already have an Amateur Radio License, your FRN will appear on your license.
To register and receive your FRN directly from the FCC, click on the following link and click on the REGISTER button – https://apps.fcc.gov/coresWeb/.
Click here for an FCC instructional video that provides step by step instructions about how to establish an FRN account.

Preregister for our Exam Session:

We require that you preregister for our exam sessions.
This is easier for most people to do from the comfort of their own home and it saves time at the exam session.
Click on the link below, choose the session you want and fill out the form.
You will get an email confirmation and information on how to pay your test fee.
Please check your SPAM folder if you do not receive your confirmation email.
Registration will close 48 hours before the exam.
https://hamstudy.org/sessions/AURORA/inperson

Special Needs Exams:

We require you to contact us ahead of time if you require any special needs for taking an exam, for us to ensure proper resources are available. Please be sure to tell us your exact special needs.
Click here to contact us with any special needs you may have.

Recommended Preparation:

Online Training:

There are several FREE phone apps available for Android and iOS. And don’t forget to search on YouTube.

Find a Class:

  • ARRL – Find a Class Near You
    Unfortunately, not all classes are listed on the ARRL’s website.
    We also recommend asking at your local Amateur Radio Club(s), and by doing a Google search.

Get a Study Guide:

If you are taking a class, it is recommended that you get the Study Guide recommended by the instructor.
If you are studying on your own, or if the instructor does not have a preference, here are a few study guides to choose from.
Don’t forget to try a Google search. New Technician Study Guides are being added all the time, and some of them are free.

Take Practice Exams:

We HIGHLY recommend taking many practice exams.
Below are some sources for practice exams.

Questions:

Click here to send us your questions

Additional Exam Locations and Schedules:

Many other groups offer Ham Radio Exams.
If our schedule does not fit your schedule, or to find a more convenient location, please click on the following link.
HamStudy – Find a Ham Radio License Exam Session Near You

If you would like to take your test remotely from the comfort of your own home, our remote testing is very popular.
Several of our club members have received their licenses that way.
Just click here for more info.

Additional New Ham Info:

The following site contains a lot of good information about getting started in Ham Radio.
• American Radio Relay League (ARRL)

Amateur Radio License Lookup:

The following FCC site allows you to look up Amateur Radio licenses by Call Sign, FRN or Name.
• FCC ULS License Search

FCC CORES:

Use the FCC CORES site to register and manage your 10 digit FCC Registration Number (FRN).
This information (Name, Address, E-mail, etc.) pertains to your FRN, not your Amateur Radio license.
It is important to keep your information up to date in both systems, the FCC CORES site and the FCC ULS site.
Also use the FCC CORES site to pay any FCC Fees (new license, renewal, etc.).
• FCC CORES

FCC ULS:

Use the FCC ULS site to manage any information pertaining to your Amateur Radio license (Name, Address, E-mail, etc.).
It is important to keep your information up to date in both systems, the FCC CORES site and the FCC ULS site.
Also use the FCC ULS site to renew your license. (You will have to pay an FCC Fee at the FCC CORES site when renewing your license.).
• FCC ULS

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