Testing

What to bring to your test session:

1. If you intend to take the exam for the Technician class license, you must register for and receive an “FRN number” from the FCC before you come to the test session. It is done online and you will receive your FRN number immediately. You must bring the FRN number in order to take the exam. You cannot take the exam without having your FRN number.

Read the following document for information about the FRN number: FCC registration Information

See the following web page for more information about the test process: http://www.arrl.org/getting-licensed

Use the following web page to apply for your FRN number: https://apps.fcc.gov/cores/userLogin.do

2. If you are upgrading, you must bring a photocopy of your current Amateur Radio license that you will leave with the examiner team. Bring a photocopy!

3. A current valid government issued photo identification (i.e. a drivers license, military ID or passport).

4. Youth applicants for an exam who are minors under driving age, must provide a valid school ID (with photo) or provide a birth certificate. They must also have a parent or legal guardian in attendance at the time of registration for the exam.

5. Your original valid “Certificate of Successful Completion of Examination (CSCE)” if you are claiming credit for an element previously earned.

6. You can bring a “simple” calculator. You may not use an iPhone or Android smartphone, etc.) for a calculator. We will provide a loaner 4 function calculator to anyone who desires to use a calculator during the exam.

7. You must bring a personal check or a money order in the amount of $15.00 payable to “ARRL-VEC”, or alternatively, you may bring $15.00 cash to the test session. If bringing cash bring the exact amount.

See the following document for everything you need to know to take an exam: Exam Information

Members of the Dixie Amateur Radio Club who are ARRL-VEC accredited Volunteer Examiners conduct seventeen (17) scheduled Amateur Radio test sessions, each year, here in southwestern Utah.

The test sessions held prior to the Club meetings in St. George are available for any walk-in applicant.  We pride ourselves in not requiring pre-registration to take an examination at those eleven monthly sessions (a St. George session is not held in December).  The six sessions held in Hurricane City each year all require pre-registration with the V.E. Team Liaison (see the “Schedule” tab for contact information).

Prior to coming in to take the entry-level Technician Class exam, you must utilize the FCC’s ULS system to obtain an FRN number is required as per the requirements of the ARRL-VEC (see the “What To Bring” tab for further information).

If you would like to become a member of our dedicated VE team, email us at VE@dixieham.org Please thank each of these volunteers when you see them. They all devote a considerable amount of time and effort to help serve the needs of the Amateur Radio community.

2025

15 Test sessions

52 candidates

61 exam elements

VE Session Summary

Volunteer Examiner Info

DARC has implemented a new program for people that have passed an exam at a DARC test session. This program is for those that are not current members of DARC.

For those that pass the Technician exam, they have the choice of a free 6 month membership, or a half price one year membership and a free handheld radio that is programmed with the DARC repeaters and other useful frequencies.

For those that pass tests at other levels, they are given a free 6 month DARC membership.