All test sessions administered by
Examiners accredited by The American Radio Relay League, Inc.
All test sessions administered by
Examiners accredited by The American Radio Relay League, Inc.
What to bring to the session
Two forms of ID or 1 Photo ID
Test fee of $14.00
If upgrading, your current license and a copy (we cannot make copies at the session), and any current valid CSCE's (original and one copy)
Two or more pencils
Calculator if desired
Directions to the test site
We are currently testing at the Upper Pottsgrove Fire Company, Lower Level, 1409 Farmington Ave, Pottstown, PA 19464. This is just off Rt 100 between Rt 73 and Rt 422.
From Rt 73 take Rt 100 South to N. State Road. This is the first light past the Farmington Ave./Halfway House exit. (There is a big flagpole on the right) Turn left. Go to the stop sign and turn right. The firehouse driveway is immediately on the right .
From Rt 422 take Rt100 north 2 9/10 mi. to N. State Road (fourth traffic light you will see a large flagpole on the left) Turn right. Go to the stop sign and turn right. The firehouse driveway is immediately on the right .
If you should have problems finding the firehouse, ask for info on our 147.210 + repeater (131.8 PL).
Are You Ready?
An excellent practice site can be found at: http://www.aa9pw.com/radio/
Practice your code skills with this Morse Practice Program
More amateur radio information can be found at: http://www.arrl.org/hamradio.html
For information on the Pottstown Area Amateur Radio Club: http://paarc.net/
Scheduled Test Dates:
We will be administering tests at 2:00 PM on these Sundays in 2008.
2/10, 4/13, 6/8, 8/10, 10/12, 12/14
SNOW CANCELLATIONS: If we have to cancel due to snow the session will be held the following Sunday. Registered candidates will be contacted either by email or telephone on Sunday morning.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 6:00 pm Wednesday evening prior to test date
TO REGISTER: Please send the following information to ve@@dejazzd.com Your name, phone number, exam date, and exams you wish to take.
FORGET TO REGISTER? Although we prefer that you register, we do accept walk-ins. Registered candidates will be seated first. Remember, should we have to cancel a session, we can only contact you if you registered!
Retesting Policy:
ONLY ONE RETEST per applicant will be allowed, and only if time permits. This is subject to approval by the administering VEs on a per session basis.
After The Session:
To Check The FCC Database : License Search .........New licenses & upgrades have been appearing as soon as the Thursday or Friday afternoon after the test session.
New licenses submit your name EXACTLY as entered on NCVEC Form 605
Upgrades submit your current callsign
Thank you to the ARRL and the Upper Pottsgrove Township Commissioners for their help in providing this service to our community!