SPECIAL test session: Saturday, August 24th @ 1p - 4.30p
Salem Market Place, 224 North Broadway, Salem, NH 03079
(Same plaza as Ham Radio Outlet)
Seating is limited -- pre-registration is strongly encouraged so we can save you a seat - walk-ins will be tested on a first-come-first-served basis
Get started with Amateur Radio or upgrade your current license!
Please note that we cannot provide disability services at this VE session. Persons needing special assistance are encouraged to come to our September 21st testing session in Bedford.
Salem Market Place, 224 North Broadway, Salem, NH 03079
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What to bring to the exam 1. A legal photo ID (driver’s license, passport).
2. When no photo ID is available, two forms of identification must be presented: a. non-photo ID/driver's license (some states still have them) b. birth certificate (must have the appropriate seal) c. social security card d. library card e. utility bill, bank statement or other business correspondence that specifically names the person; or a postmarked envelope addressed to the person at his or her current mailing address as it appears on the Form 605. 3. Students may bring any of the above items and/or a school ID, minor's work permit, report card, or a legal guardian may present a photo ID. 4. Bring your Social Security Number (SSN) or your FCC issued Federal Registration Number (FRN). VEC’s are required by the FCC to submit either your SSN or your FRN number with your license application form. If you prefer not to give your SSN at the exam session, then you may register your SSN with the FCC before exam day. Once you have a FCC issued FRN, you may no longer use your SSN on the application. For instructions on how to register your SSN with the FCC and receive a FRN, visit the FCC's FAQ page and the FCC's registration instructions page. Please note that some exam teams will only accept a valid FRN on your application. Check with your local exam team before exam day. 5. If applicable, bring the original and a photocopy of your current Amateur Radio license and any Certificates of Successful Completion of Examination (CSCE) you may hold from previous exam sessions. The photocopy(s) will not be returned. 6. Two number two pencils with erasers and a pen. 7. A calculator with the memory erased and formulas cleared is allowed. You may not bring any written notes or calculations into the exam session. Slide rules and logarithmic tables are acceptable, as long as they're free of notes and formulas. Cell phone must be silenced or turned off during the exam session and the phones' calculator function may not be used. In addition, iPhones, iPads, Androids, smartphones, or Blackberry devices and all similar electronic devices with a calculator capability, may NOT be used. 8. Bring a check, a money order or cash to cover the exam session fee(s). Check the ARRL VEC’s current exam fee. |