Testing/Licenses

Welcome to the Testing/Licenses reference guide. Here, you can find all the information you need to obtain your FCC amateur radio license and participate in an authorized and accredited VE License Examination team. Stay informed and get ready to join our Global Communications Network!

STEP 1. If you have never been a licensed operator you will need to first go to the FCC website and register for a FRN # at this
link: https://www.fcc.gov/wireless/support/knowledge-base/universal-licensing-system-uls-resources/getting-fcc-registration

This next LINK will give you step-by-step instructions on how to maneuver around the FCC cores website to obtain that FRN #.

apps.fcc.gov/cores/html/Register_New_FRN.htm

 

Then the following items will be needed for testing.
1. A copy of your current valid DL or photo ID.
2. A copy of your FRN # from the FCC website.
3. IMPORTANT INFO TO RETAIN FOR YOUR RECORDS: Your email address (should be the same one you use with
obtaining your FRN # with for updates, notifications, and/or changes to your FCC licenses or cores account.
4. Your full name as it is listed on the FCC website, your mailing address, and phone number.

 

INCENTIVES TO BECOME A LICENSED OPERATOR! JUMPSTART PROGRAM!

About The Program

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