State Line Radio Club Amateur Radio Test Sessions
State Line Radio Club Amateur Radio Test Sessions
Test Details:
•Time: All test sessions begin at 9:00 AM.
•Location: American Legion, 338 E Main St, Rising Sun, MD 21911.
Testing Fees:
•Standard Fee: $15.00
•Discounted Fee: $5.00 for candidates under 18 years old (proof of age required).
•Payment Options: Cash or check (payable to “ARRL-VEC”).
Required Documentation:
Government-issued photo ID or passport is mandatory for all test-takers.
Licensed hams upgrading their license must bring a copy of their Amateur Radio License and/or Certificate of Successful Completion of Exam (CSCE).
Pre-Registration and Walk-Ins:
The State Line Radio Club VE Team now uses HAM STUDY online testing! We provide tablets for all test applicants to take their exams.
To streamline the process, we strongly encourage applicants to pre-register at https://hamstudy.org/sessions/19363/inperson.
Walk-ins are welcome, but pre-registered applicants receive priority if the session is crowded, as we have a limited number of tablets (10).
Everyone will have the opportunity to take the test, but walk-ins may experience a short wait for a tablet.
Test Results and Licensing:
New call signs or license upgrades are typically processed by the FCC by the following Monday or Tuesday evening.
Important Steps Before Signing Up or Attending:
1.FCC Registration Number (FRN):
Applicants must provide an FRN to take the exam.
Apply for an FRN at https://www.arrl.org/fcc-application-fee.
2.Email Address:
An email address is required for all applicants (FCC regulation).
3.FCC $35 Application Fee (Effective April 19, 2022):
New license candidates must pay a $35 FCC application fee after passing the exam (does not apply to upgrades).
This fee is not collected at the test session. Visit https://www.arrl.org/fcc-application-fee for payment instructions.
ARRL Youth Licensing Grant Program:
The ARRL covers the $35 FCC application fee for new license candidates under 18 years old who test through the ARRL VEC program.
The fee is reimbursed after the FCC issues the new license.
For more information and to apply, visit the ARRL website at www.arrl.org/youth-licensing-grant-program.
Questions?
Contact the State Line Radio Club VE Team at tedreichenbach@comcast.net.