HAM Radio Information For Training

HAM Radio Testing Dates

1/27/15, 2/24/15, 3/31/15 -  SLC   Eugene McWherter, N7OVT   (801)541-1871

2/7/15 - SLC   Gordon Smith, (801)582-2438

HAM License Testing Resources

QRZ.COM (You don’t need a call sign but you do have to register I made up a UserID)

Go to www.qrz.com  (not a hyperlink) Then Select “Resources” and chose one of the below choices.

Practice Amateur Radio Exams

Ham Radio Trivia Quiz

Ham Radio Books License Study Guides and SWL info http://qrz.com/page/site.html

EHAM.NET Go to www.eHam.net (not a hyperlink) Then Select “HAM Exams” Under the “Resources” Heading in the left side gold banner.

AA9PW Go to www.AA9PW.com (not a hyperlink) select and take test of choice.

RadioExam.org Go to www.RadioExam.org (not a hyperlink) select information or take test of choice.

Copasetic Flows Go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_V5rfwsXmE (not a hyperlink) Watch the video explaining www.copaseticflows.appspot.com or just go to www.copaseticflows.appspot.com then select country and test of choice.  Also has Amateur Radio Satellite information.

HAMRadioLicenseExam.com Go to www.hamradiolicenseexam.com (you do have to register) The site is a little clunky and they want to sell you stuff.

HAMexam Go to www.HAMExam.org (you do have to register) Choose and take test.

Should You Register With FCC Before the Test?

It may be advantageous for you to register with the FCC before taking your first license test. It will save you from having to give your social security number to the VE team and it will pave the way for later on-line filings for such things as address changes and license renewals.

Records of amateur licenses are kept by the FCC in a computer system called the “Universal Licensing System” or ULS. ULS makes it possible for people who hold licenses to make filings on-line without the need to obtain paper forms and mail them back. ULS will accept applications for address change, renewal, or vanity call signs.

In order to use ULS, you must be registered. There are two ways this can happen: manually and automatically. Manual registration can be done on-line by going to the FCC's web site. Auto-registration happens any time you file a paper application with the FCC (such as at an examination session) and are not already registered.

If you register manually on-line, you will have the opportunity to choose a password. You can then use this password for any future on-line filings you wish to make.

If you are registered automatically, the FCC will assign a password and should mail it to you after your license is issued.

If you already hold a license, you may or may not be registered depending on how recent your last FCC filing was.

If you are not sure if you are registered, one way to find out is to do a search for your own license and notice if you have an “FRN” assigned. Go to http://wireless.fcc.gov/uls and choose the search for licenses. Enter your callsign in the appropriate box on the form that comes up next. Press the “Submit” button. When a listing comes up showing your callsign, notice if there is an entry in the field called “FRN.” If there is, you are already registered.

If you find you are registered but you do not know your ULS password, you can request that your password be reset by going to https://esupport.fcc.gov/password.htm.

Registering is done on-line and is reasonably quick and simple. It entails giving the FCC your Taxpayer Identification Number (which for an individual is your social security number) and connecting it with any license(s) you may now have. To register, go to http://wireless.fcc.gov/uls and look for the “REGISTER CORES/CALL SIGN” link near the top of the page. Just follow the link and follow instructions. If you have trouble, it may be helpful to read the detailed instructions available on the ARRL web site at http://www.arrl.org/universal-licensing-system. You can register with ULS even if you do not yet hold a license. During registration, you will be assigned an “FCC Registration Number” (FRN), a 10-digit number. When you attend a test session, you can enter this number in lieu of your social security number on the application form.

HAM Testing “To Do” List

Preregister: See POC contact information for date location of intended test selection.

Bring:

• Two forms of ID, one of which is photo ID
• Original of any current license
• Photocopy of any (signed) current license
• Other documentation if required for credit for an element taken earlier
• Test fee ($15.00 during 2014)
• Pen (for signing documents) and Pencil (for taking test)

Bring (optional):

Calculator (If the calculator is programmable, you must demonstrate that program memory is cleared.)

HAM Testing Location/Contact Information

Testing Location 1

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City:	Salt Lake City	Contact Person:	Gordon Smith, K7HFV 632 University Street Salt Lake City, Utah 84102
VEC:	ARRL	Home Phone:	801-582-2438
		Bus. Phone:
		E-mail:	K7HFV@arrl.net
Sponsor:	Utah Amateur Radio Club	Web site:	www.xmission.com/~uarc/Exams/
Testing Location:	Salt Lake County Complex, North Building Room N3005 2001 S. State Street Salt Lake City, Utah 84190
Schedule:	First Saturday of Feb., Apr., June, Aug., Oct. and Dec. Come any time between 8 and 8:45 A.M.
Notes:	Preregistration is required. Preregistration speeds the session and gets licenses on the way faster after the session. It takes only a few minutes by phone or on the air. Gordon usually monitors 146.62.

Testing Location 2

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City:	Salt Lake City	Contact Person:	Eugene McWherter, N7OVT 536 E. Leland Avenue Salt Lake City, Utah 84115
VEC:	W5YI	Home Phone:	801-541-1871
		Cell Phone:	801-541-1871
		E-mail:	N7OVT@arrl.net
Testing Location:	Senior Center in the Columbus Center 2530 S. 500 East Park on west side of building; Come in west entrance; Take first door on the left.
Schedule:	Last Tuesday of each month except December, 7 P.M.