Amateur Radio License Testing
Test dates for 2025:
January 25
March 22
May 31
July 19*
September 13*
November 2 - held at the FCARC Swapfest - Location: Sunnyview Expo Center, 500 E County Rd Y, Oshkosh, WI 54901
The exam location for May is Fox Valley Technical College, Room A160. Enter through Door 15 from the North Parking Lot.
* Location TBD
Fee is $15.
You will need two forms of ID at least one of which must be a picture ID.
If you are upgrading, please bring a copy of your license for the VE's to check. It speeds the process. Otherwise, pull it up on your phone at registration.
Start receiving applicants at 8:00 am. Testing to begin at 8:30 am. Registration closes at 9:00 am.
New applicants must have a FRN (FCC Registration Number) prior to taking the test. Visit https://www.fcc.gov/rofrn for a video on how to register for your FRN.
All applicants must provide a valid email address per the FCC.
The FCC is charging a $35 license fee. Payments will need to be made to the FCC and cannot be processed by the Volunteer Examiners. After your application is submitted and processed, the FCC will send you an email on how to pay the licensing fee.
If none of these dates work for you, some clubs offer remote testing. The Anchorage Amateur Radio Club is one. https://kl7aa.org/vec/remote-testing/
The AARC gets a mention because they reached out to us to tell us of a local ham that tested with them. We respect that.
Additional Information:
Thinking About Becoming an Amateur Radio Operator
2022-2026 Technician Pool
2022-2026 Technician Pool - Correct Answers Only
FCARC Calendar
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Saturday May 02, 2026
7:30 AM
- 4:30 PM
Fox Hunt
Can be heard with a handheld radio from I-41/I-441.
Location: 147.555 MHz. Somewhere in the Fox Valley
Tuesday May 05, 2026
Wednesday May 06, 2026
Saturday May 09, 2026
Sunday May 10, 2026
6:00 PM
- 7:00 PM
SSTV 2 Meter Net - KB9YUC
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
Wednesday May 13, 2026
Monday May 18, 2026
7:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
General Membership Meeting
Room F108. Enter through Door 3 or Door 8 for easiest access.
Location: Fox Valley Technical College, 1825 N Bluemound Dr, Appleton, WI 54914, USA
Tuesday May 19, 2026
Wednesday May 20, 2026
Tuesday May 26, 2026
Wednesday May 27, 2026
Saturday May 30, 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 June 02, 2026
Wednesday June 03, 2026
Saturday June 06, 2026
7:30 AM
- 4:30 PM
Fox Hunt
Can be heard with a handheld radio from I-41/I-441.
Location: 147.555 MHz. Somewhere in the Fox Valley
Monday June 08, 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 June 09, 2026
Wednesday June 10, 2026
Saturday June 13, 2026
Sunday June 14, 2026
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 June 15, 2026
7:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
General Membership Meeting
Room F108. Enter through Door 3 or Door 8 for easiest access.
Location: Fox Valley Technical College, 1825 N Bluemound Dr, Appleton, WI 54914, USA
Tuesday June 16, 2026
Wednesday June 17, 2026
Saturday June 20, 2026
Sunshine Swapfest
Location: Sunnyview Expo Center, 500 E County Rd Y, Oshkosh, WI 54901, USA
Sunday June 21, 2026
Sunshine Swapfest
Location: Sunnyview Expo Center, 500 E County Rd Y, Oshkosh, WI 54901, USA
Tuesday June 23, 2026
Wednesday June 24, 2026
Saturday June 27, 2026
Sunday June 28, 2026
Monday June 29, 2026
Wednesday July 01, 2026
Saturday July 04, 2026
Sunday July 05, 2026
Tuesday July 07, 2026
Wednesday July 08, 2026
Sunday July 12, 2026
6:00 PM
- 7:00 PM
SSTV 2 Meter Net - WA9TT
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 July 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 July 14, 2026
Wednesday July 15, 2026
Saturday July 18, 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
Monday July 20, 2026
EAA Airventire
Location: EAA AirVenture, AeroMart and Fly Market, 3000 Poberezny Rd, Oshkosh, WI 54902, USA
7:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
General Membership Meeting
Room F108. Enter through Door 3 or Door 8 for easiest access.
Location: Fox Valley Technical College, 1825 N Bluemound Dr, Appleton, WI 54914, USA
Tuesday July 21, 2026
EAA Airventire
Location: EAA AirVenture, AeroMart and Fly Market, 3000 Poberezny Rd, Oshkosh, WI 54902, USA
Wednesday July 22, 2026
EAA Airventire
Location: EAA AirVenture, AeroMart and Fly Market, 3000 Poberezny Rd, Oshkosh, WI 54902, USA
Thursday July 23, 2026
EAA Airventire
Location: EAA AirVenture, AeroMart and Fly Market, 3000 Poberezny Rd, Oshkosh, WI 54902, USA
Friday July 24, 2026
EAA Airventire
Location: EAA AirVenture, AeroMart and Fly Market, 3000 Poberezny Rd, Oshkosh, WI 54902, USA
Saturday July 25, 2026
EAA Airventire
Location: EAA AirVenture, AeroMart and Fly Market, 3000 Poberezny Rd, Oshkosh, WI 54902, USA
Sunday July 26, 2026
EAA Airventire
Location: EAA AirVenture, AeroMart and Fly Market, 3000 Poberezny Rd, Oshkosh, WI 54902, USA
Monday July 27, 2026
EAA Airventire
Location: EAA AirVenture, AeroMart and Fly Market, 3000 Poberezny Rd, Oshkosh, WI 54902, USA
Tuesday July 28, 2026
Wednesday July 29, 2026
Saturday August 01, 2026
Tuesday August 04, 2026
Wednesday August 05, 2026
Sunday August 09, 2026
6:00 PM
- 7:00 PM
SSTV 2 Meter Net - WA9TT
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 August 10, 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 August 11, 2026
Wednesday August 12, 2026
Saturday August 15, 2026
11:00 AM
- 2:30 PM
FCARC Annual Picnic
Location: Sunset Park, 101-299 Sunset Park Rd, Kimberly, WI 54136, USA
1:00 PM
- 2:00 PM
Fox Hunt
Can be heard with a handheld radio from I-41/I-441.
Location: 147.555 MHz. Somewhere in the Fox Valley
Monday August 17, 2026
NO General Membership Meeting
Room F108. Enter through Door 3 or Door 8 for easiest access.
Location: Fox Valley Technical College, 1825 N Bluemound Dr, Appleton, WI 54914, USA
Tuesday August 18, 2026
NO General Membership Meeting
Room F108. Enter through Door 3 or Door 8 for easiest access.
Location: Fox Valley Technical College, 1825 N Bluemound Dr, Appleton, WI 54914, USA
Wednesday August 19, 2026
Tuesday August 25, 2026
Wednesday August 26, 2026
Tuesday September 01, 2026
Wednesday September 02, 2026
Saturday September 05, 2026
7:30 AM
- 4:30 PM
Fox Hunt
Can be heard with a handheld radio from I-41/I-441.
Location: 147.555 MHz. Somewhere in the Fox Valley
Tuesday September 08, 2026
Wednesday September 09, 2026
Sunday September 13, 2026
6:00 PM
- 7:00 PM
SSTV 2 Meter Net - KC9TFM
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 September 14, 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
Wednesday September 16, 2026
Saturday September 19, 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
Monday September 21, 2026
7:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
General Membership Meeting
Room F108. Enter through Door 3 or Door 8 for easiest access.
Location: Fox Valley Technical College, 1825 N Bluemound Dr, Appleton, WI 54914, USA
Tuesday September 22, 2026
Wednesday September 23, 2026
Tuesday September 29, 2026
Wednesday September 30, 2026
Saturday October 03, 2026
7:30 AM
- 4:30 PM
Fox Hunt
Can be heard with a handheld radio from I-41/I-441.
Location: 147.555 MHz. Somewhere in the Fox Valley
Tuesday October 06, 2026
Wednesday October 07, 2026
Sunday October 11, 2026
6:00 PM
- 7:00 PM
SSTV 2 Meter Net - KC9TFM
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 October 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 October 13, 2026
Wednesday October 14, 2026
Monday October 19, 2026
7:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
General Membership Meeting
Room F108. Enter through Door 3 or Door 8 for easiest access.
Location: Fox Valley Technical College, 1825 N Bluemound Dr, Appleton, WI 54914, USA
Tuesday October 20, 2026
Wednesday October 21, 2026
Tuesday October 27, 2026
Wednesday October 28, 2026
Donations
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