Hamfest Ham Exams
FCARC VE Exams
The FCARC VE Team will hold Ham Exams at the FCARC Swapfest November 2, 2025. Registration will be from 9 to 10 am.
You will need a government issued ID, an email address, and a Federal Registration Number (FRN). Younger people without an ID must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
Special Notice about FRNs. The FCC is closed during the Government shutdown and will not be issuing FRNs or accepting registrations and renewals during the shutdown. Ham Exams will still be given. Successful candidates will be issued a Certificate of Successful Completion of Examination (CSCE). Our VEC, the ARRL, will hold the applications until the FCC opens and begins issuing FRNs.
Exams are $15, under age 18 is $5. If you wish to retake a failed exam you will be charged another $15 /$5. If you are successful, you may take the next element at no extra charge. Bring a pen or pencil and a calculator. Cell phone calculators are not allowed and should be silenced or off and put away.
If you are upgrading, you will need proof of your current license.
The FCC charges $35 for new license applications. We do not collect that fee. The FCC will email you payment instructions when they receive your application from the ARRL. You have 10 days to respond from the issuance of that email. If you miss that 10-day period, your application may be dismissed. New call signs will be emailed after your payment is processed.
If you have questions about the exams or wish to preregister, please call Rick at (920) 809-1010 or email at wj9k.mail@gmail.com.
FCARC Ham Exams September 13, 2025
FCARC Ham Exams will be held Saturday, September 13, 2025 at Fox Valley Technical College, 1825 N. Bluemound Dr. Appleton, WI 54914, Room A160. Enter Door 15 from the north parking lot.
Registration is from 8 to 9 am only. You must have a valid email address and a FCC Registration number (FRN) to register. You can obtain a FRN from the FCC.gov website free of charge. Cost of the exam is $15, Checks can be made out to the FCARC. Retakes are allowed, time permitting. Each exam retake is an additional $15. Non cellphone calculators are allowed, and cell phones must be off during exams. Preregistration is helpful be not required.
If you have exam related questions or wish to preregister contact Rick Kosiorek at (920)809-1010 and leave a message or email at wj9k.mail@gmail.com.
FCARC Ham Exams July 19, 2024
New Location
FCARC Ham Exams will be Saturday, September 13, 2025 at Fox Valley Technical College, 1825 N. Bluemound Dr. Appleton, WI 54914, Room A160. Enter Door 15 from the North parking lot.
Registration is from 8 to 9 am only. You must have a valid email address and a FCC Registration Number (FRN) to register for an exam. A FRN is obtained from the FCC.gov website free of charge. Cost of the exam is $15. Retakes are allowed, time permitting. Each retake is charged $15. Non cell phone calculators can be used. Cell phones must be off during exams.
Pre-registration is helpful but not required. If you have exam related questions or wish to pre-resister contact Rick at (920) 809-1010 (leave a message please) or email at wj9k.mail@gmail.com .
FCARC Field Day 2025
Yes, we are participating in ARRL Field Day again this year. We are grateful to the Bay-Lakes Council of Scouting America for allowing us to use their campus again this year. This years event will be less structured than previous years, so flexibility should rule the day. After all... it's still radio. More details to follow as we make them up. :-)
June 50/50 Prize
That's right - and right in time for Field Day. Come to the General Membership meeting and try your luck. The odds are pretty good and someone is going home with a cool new antenna analyzer. It could be you.
General Membership Meeting Location Update
The Fox Cities Amateur Radio Club has a new home!! Future meetings will be at Fox Valley Technical College! Next General Membership meeting will be this coming Monday at 7pm in room HS114A/B. We look forward to seeing you there!
FCARC Ham Exams - New Location
May 31, 2025 Exams at FVTC
FCARC Ham Exams will be Saturday, May 31 at Fox Valley Technical College, 1825 N. Bluemound Dr. Appleton, WI 54914, Room A160. Enter at door 15 from the North parking lot.
Registration is from 8 to 9 am. You must have a valid email address and a FCC Registration Number (FRN) to register for an exam. The FRN is obtained from the FCC website free of charge. Cost of the exam is $15. Retakes are allowed, time permitting. Each retake costs $15. Cell phones must be off during the exam.
Pre-registration is helpful but not required. If you have questions or wish to pre-register call Rick, WJ9K, at (920)809-1010 or email at wj9k.mail@gmail.com.
First Fox Hunt of 2025
Saturday, May 3rd. 0730 - 1630 - or until the batteries run out.
147.555MHz Somewhere in the Fox Cities. See Map.
The fox can be heard from the 41/441 loop with a handheld radio - confirmed.
Since Fox Hunting is a receive only activity, all future and current Hams are welcome to participate.
PLEASE DO NOT post where it is when you find it. A simple "Found it!" on our Facebook page is enough. Allow others the thrill of the hunt.
There are NO prizes.
Use your best judgement on what information you share. After noon... hints can be blatant.
2025 EAA Special Event Station Sign-up Opens !
The sign-up for this year's EAA Special Event Station is now open to
all FCARC members. Sign up will be opening to all ARRL members
later in April 2025. Sign up will be drawing to a close on
May 28 2025. This has to be done so the EAA can finalize their
planning to accommodate us during the event.
This year we will operate on 7 days -- Monday through Saturday,
during the show (July 21 thru July 26,2025. This operating event
is open to all license classes. We will operate 2 HF stations, one
on 20m, one on 40m, 6-meter SSB, plus local communications on
2-meters. The club call, W9ZL, will be used throughout the event.
We are looking for both "AM" and "PM" operators covering each of the 7
days. You can sign up for one shift or more if you so desire. The event
is open to all of the amateur community. If operators sign up for a 4
hour shift, they will be given a daily wristband that will allow them
to go and wander around the Fly-in.
For further information and to sign up to operate the event go to:
http://fcarc.club
The sign up form is available at the Event Sign-ups tab on the W9ZL website
home page.
Or you may contact Jon Oldenburg AB9AH at:
AB9AH@arrl.net
Hope to see you all soon!
Jon Oldenburg AB9AH
W9ZL Special Event Coordinator
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Wednesday November 12, 2025
Monday November 17, 2025
7:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
General Membership Meeting
Room HS114A&B. Enter through Door 16 for easiest access.
Location: Fox Valley Technical College, 1825 N Bluemound Dr, Appleton, WI 54914, USA
Tuesday November 18, 2025
Wednesday November 19, 2025
Tuesday November 25, 2025
Wednesday November 26, 2025
Tuesday December 02, 2025
Wednesday December 03, 2025
Saturday December 06, 2025
Monday December 08, 2025
7:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
Board of Directors Meeting
Room B128. Use Entrance 12.
Location: Fox Valley Technical College, 1825 N Bluemound Dr, Appleton, WI 54914, USA
Tuesday December 09, 2025
Wednesday December 10, 2025
Sunday December 14, 2025
6:00 PM
- 7:00 PM
SSTV 2 Meter Net - WI9MMM
146.760 MHz Repeater. Martin 2 format. https://wa9tt.com/SSTV_2M.html
Initial picture transmission starting at 5:45pm.
Posted pictures available at www.WA9TT.com
Initial picture transmission starting at 5:45pm.
Posted pictures available at www.WA9TT.com
Monday December 15, 2025
7:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
General Membership Meeting
Room HS114A&B. Enter through Door 16 for easiest access.
Location: Fox Valley Technical College, 1825 N Bluemound Dr, Appleton, WI 54914, USA
Tuesday December 16, 2025
Wednesday December 17, 2025
Tuesday December 23, 2025
Wednesday December 24, 2025
Wednesday December 31, 2025
Saturday January 03, 2026
Tuesday January 06, 2026
Wednesday January 07, 2026
Sunday January 11, 2026
6:00 PM
- 7:00 PM
SSTV 2 Meter Net
146.760 MHz Repeater. Martin 2 format. https://wa9tt.com/SSTV_2M.html
Initial picture transmission starting at 5:45pm.
Posted pictures available at www.WA9TT.com
Initial picture transmission starting at 5:45pm.
Posted pictures available at www.WA9TT.com
Monday January 12, 2026
7:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
Board of Directors Meeting
Room B128. Use Entrance 12.
Location: Fox Valley Technical College, 1825 N Bluemound Dr, Appleton, WI 54914, USA
Tuesday January 13, 2026
Wednesday January 14, 2026
Monday January 19, 2026
7:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
General Membership Meeting
Room HS114A&B. Enter through Door 16 for easiest access.
Location: Fox Valley Technical College, 1825 N Bluemound Dr, Appleton, WI 54914, USA
Tuesday January 20, 2026
Wednesday January 21, 2026
Saturday January 24, 2026
8:00 AM
- 11:00 AM
Amateur Radio License Exam
Registration starts at 0800. Testing starts at 0830.
Room A160. Enter Door 15 from the north parking lot.
The exam fee is $15. This goes to the ARRL.
You will receive an email from the FCC after testing on how to pay them for your license.
You will need two forms of ID at least one of which must be a picture ID.
All candidates must use their Federal Registration Number (FRN). No SSN's accepted per FCC.
Email addresses are REQUIRED.
If you are upgrading, please bring a printed copy of your license for the VE's to verify your current license level.
Room A160. Enter Door 15 from the north parking lot.
The exam fee is $15. This goes to the ARRL.
You will receive an email from the FCC after testing on how to pay them for your license.
You will need two forms of ID at least one of which must be a picture ID.
All candidates must use their Federal Registration Number (FRN). No SSN's accepted per FCC.
Email addresses are REQUIRED.
If you are upgrading, please bring a printed copy of your license for the VE's to verify your current license level.
Location: Fox Valley Technical College, 1825 N Bluemound Dr, Appleton, WI 54914, USA
Tuesday January 27, 2026
Wednesday January 28, 2026
Tuesday February 03, 2026
Wednesday February 04, 2026
Saturday February 07, 2026
Sunday February 08, 2026
6:00 PM
- 7:00 PM
SSTV 2 Meter Net
146.760 MHz Repeater. Martin 2 format. https://wa9tt.com/SSTV_2M.html
Initial picture transmission starting at 5:45pm.
Posted pictures available at www.WA9TT.com
Initial picture transmission starting at 5:45pm.
Posted pictures available at www.WA9TT.com
Monday February 09, 2026
7:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
Board of Directors Meeting
Room B128. Use Entrance 12.
Location: Fox Valley Technical College, 1825 N Bluemound Dr, Appleton, WI 54914, USA
Tuesday February 10, 2026
Wednesday February 11, 2026
Friday February 13, 2026
Saturday February 14, 2026
Sunday February 15, 2026
Monday February 16, 2026
7:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
General Membership Meeting
Room HS114A&B. Enter through Door 16 for easiest access.
Location: Fox Valley Technical College, 1825 N Bluemound Dr, Appleton, WI 54914, USA
Tuesday February 17, 2026
Wednesday February 18, 2026
Saturday February 21, 2026
Tuesday February 24, 2026
Wednesday February 25, 2026
Tuesday March 03, 2026
Wednesday March 04, 2026
Saturday March 07, 2026
Sunday March 08, 2026
6:00 PM
- 7:00 PM
SSTV 2 Meter Net
146.760 MHz Repeater. Martin 2 format. https://wa9tt.com/SSTV_2M.html
Initial picture transmission starting at 5:45pm.
Posted pictures available at www.WA9TT.com
Initial picture transmission starting at 5:45pm.
Posted pictures available at www.WA9TT.com
Monday March 09, 2026
7:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
Board of Directors Meeting
Room B128. Use Entrance 12.
Location: Fox Valley Technical College, 1825 N Bluemound Dr, Appleton, WI 54914, USA
Tuesday March 10, 2026
Wednesday March 11, 2026
Monday March 16, 2026
7:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
General Membership Meeting
Room HS114A&B. Enter through Door 16 for easiest access.
Location: Fox Valley Technical College, 1825 N Bluemound Dr, Appleton, WI 54914, USA
Tuesday March 17, 2026
Wednesday March 18, 2026
Tuesday March 24, 2026
Wednesday March 25, 2026
Wednesday April 01, 2026
Saturday April 04, 2026
Tuesday April 07, 2026
Wednesday April 08, 2026
Sunday April 12, 2026
6:00 PM
- 7:00 PM
SSTV 2 Meter Net
146.760 MHz Repeater. Martin 2 format. https://wa9tt.com/SSTV_2M.html
Initial picture transmission starting at 5:45pm.
Posted pictures available at www.WA9TT.com
Initial picture transmission starting at 5:45pm.
Posted pictures available at www.WA9TT.com
Monday April 13, 2026
7:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
Board of Directors Meeting
Room B128. Use Entrance 12.
Location: Fox Valley Technical College, 1825 N Bluemound Dr, Appleton, WI 54914, USA
Tuesday April 14, 2026
Wednesday April 15, 2026
Monday April 20, 2026
7:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
General Membership Meeting
Room HS114A&B. Enter through Door 16 for easiest access.
Location: Fox Valley Technical College, 1825 N Bluemound Dr, Appleton, WI 54914, USA
Tuesday April 21, 2026
Wednesday April 22, 2026
Tuesday April 28, 2026
Wednesday April 29, 2026
Saturday May 02, 2026
Tuesday May 05, 2026
Wednesday May 06, 2026
Sunday May 10, 2026
6:00 PM
- 7:00 PM
SSTV 2 Meter Net
146.760 MHz Repeater. Martin 2 format. https://wa9tt.com/SSTV_2M.html
Initial picture transmission starting at 5:45pm.
Posted pictures available at www.WA9TT.com
Initial picture transmission starting at 5:45pm.
Posted pictures available at www.WA9TT.com
Monday May 11, 2026
7:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
Board of Directors Meeting
Room B128. Use Entrance 12.
Location: Fox Valley Technical College, 1825 N Bluemound Dr, Appleton, WI 54914, USA
Tuesday May 12, 2026
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