License Testing

 

When:

Testing occurs on the same night as OVARC club meetings, at 17:30 pm local time.

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You must have an FCC assigned FRN to take an FCC test !

Don't know if you have one or what it is?

You can search the FCC database by Last Name here.

(Change the "Find By" to "Last Name", enter your last name and click "Search".)

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If you do not have an FRN, instructions for getting your FRN are here.

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Why do you need an FRN? See the FCC FRN FAQ here.

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All test sessions begin promptly at 17:30 pm local time.

NOTE: Late arrivals may not be seated for the test.

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What To Bring: Click HERE for a detailed PDF.

​Please read the information contained there in its entirety.

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Anyone with special needs, please contact us at  licensing@tucsonhamradio.org a minimum of 2 weeks prior to the test date. We will do everything we can to accommodate you.

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​To Reserve your spot or get answers to your questions: Contact licensing@tucsonhamradio.org.

​Cost: The ARRL testing fee is $15.00. Cash only !  (Exact change appreciated as the VEs can not always make change.)

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NOTE: Licenses earned are granted by the FCC on the next business day.  You cnnot use your new priveledges until you confirm the grant has been made by the FCC !!

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Where:

Pima Community College

Northwest Campus

7600 N Shannon Rd

Tucson

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For May 2025, testing will be in building A, room 208.​

For June & July 2025, testing will be in building A, room 109.​

(see map below.)

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OVARC Monthly Meetings follow license testing 19:00pm Local time and all applicants are invited to join us in Room A207 after the testing ends!

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NOTE: The VE sessions have been added to the main Groups.io calendar.