FCC Licensing

The PVARC currently plans to hold a minimum of 4 VE Exam sessions a year. More can be scheduled as needed. If you would like to arrange for a test, or inquire as to the next scheduled test, please email us at w5all at msn dot com

Getting your HAM license is easier than you think. A technician class license is a 35 question test that most people pass their first try. People of all ages and backgrounds are taking their tests and getting on the air in as little as a week of studying. Technician class operators are not required to learn morse code, and study guides are available online. Below are links to get you started on your way to earning your license or upgrading your existing license.

QRZ.com has lots of information and is a great place to pratice taking your tests. On their homepage is a link to "Pratice Tests" that can be invaluable aid in earning or upgrading your license.
ARRLis the American Radio Relay League, the top orginization for amateur radio operators in the US.