Amateur Radio License Testing
Test dates for 2025:
January 25
March 22
June 7
July 19
September 13
November 2 - held at the FCARC Swapfest - Location: Labor Temple/Lucky Dogz 157 S. Green Bay Road, Neenah, WI 54956
The exam location will be at Maplewood Middle School, 1600 Midway Road, Menasha 54952. The room is on the SE corner of the building, door 17.
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.
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FCARC Calendar
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Monday January 20, 2025
7:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
General Membership Meeting
Community Room. Use Door 17.
Location: Maplewood Middle School, 1600 Midway Rd, Menasha, WI 54952, USA
Tuesday January 21, 2025
Wednesday January 22, 2025
Saturday January 25, 2025
8:00 AM
- 11:00 AM
Amateur Radio License Exam
Registration starts at 0800. Testing starts at 0830.
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.
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: Maplewood Middle School, 1600 Midway Rd, Menasha, WI 54952, USA
10:00 AM
- 6:00 PM
FCARC WFD
Setup and operations will start AFTER license testing is complete. Official start time is 1000 CST.
New hams and Technician Class operators are encouraged to come try out the HF bands. All operators are welcome. Station will operate as W9ZL.
New hams and Technician Class operators are encouraged to come try out the HF bands. All operators are welcome. Station will operate as W9ZL.
Location: Maplewood Middle School, 1600 Midway Rd, Menasha, WI 54952, USA
Sunday January 26, 2025
Wednesday January 29, 2025
Saturday February 01, 2025
Tuesday February 04, 2025
Wednesday February 05, 2025
Friday February 07, 2025
Saturday February 08, 2025
Sunday February 09, 2025
6:00 PM
- 7:00 PM
NO SSTV 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 10, 2025
7:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
Board of Directors Meeting
Community Room. Use Door 17.
Location: Maplewood Middle School, 1600 Appleton Rd., Menasha, WI 54952
Tuesday February 11, 2025
Wednesday February 12, 2025
Monday February 17, 2025
7:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
General Membership Meeting
Community Room. Use Door 17.
Location: Maplewood Middle School, 1600 Midway Rd, Menasha, WI 54952, USA
Tuesday February 18, 2025
Wednesday February 19, 2025
Saturday February 22, 2025
5:30 PM
- 8:00 PM
FCARC Banquet
Location: Holidays Pub & Grill, 3950 N Richmond St, Appleton, WI 54913, USA
Wednesday February 26, 2025
Saturday March 01, 2025
Sunday March 02, 2025
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
Tuesday March 04, 2025
Wednesday March 05, 2025
Sunday March 09, 2025
12:00 PM
- 6:00 PM
FCARC WI QSO Party
Operating opportunity. Will operate as W9ZL.
Location: Maplewood Middle School, 1600 Midway Rd, Menasha, WI 54952, USA
Monday March 10, 2025
7:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
Board of Directors Meeting
Community Room. Use Door 17.
Location: Maplewood Middle School, 1600 Appleton Rd., Menasha, WI 54952
Tuesday March 11, 2025
Wednesday March 12, 2025
Monday March 17, 2025
7:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
General Membership Meeting
Community Room. Use Door 17.
Location: Maplewood Middle School, 1600 Midway Rd, Menasha, WI 54952, USA
Tuesday March 18, 2025
Wednesday March 19, 2025
Saturday March 22, 2025
8:00 AM
- 11:00 AM
Amateur Radio License Exam
Registration starts at 0800. Testing starts at 0830.
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, you will need a printed copy of your license for the VE's to keep and send in to the FCC.
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, you will need a printed copy of your license for the VE's to keep and send in to the FCC.
Location: Maplewood Middle School, 1600 Midway Rd, Menasha, WI 54952, USA
Wednesday March 26, 2025
Tuesday April 01, 2025
Wednesday April 02, 2025
Saturday April 05, 2025
Tuesday April 08, 2025
Wednesday April 09, 2025
Sunday April 13, 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 April 14, 2025
7:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
Board of Directors Meeting
Community Room. Use Door 17.
Location: Maplewood Middle School, 1600 Appleton Rd., Menasha, WI 54952
Wednesday April 16, 2025
Monday April 21, 2025
7:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
General Membership Meeting
Community Room. Use Door 17.
Location: Maplewood Middle School, 1600 Midway Rd, Menasha, WI 54952, USA
Tuesday April 22, 2025
Wednesday April 23, 2025
Wednesday April 30, 2025
Saturday May 03, 2025
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 06, 2025
Wednesday May 07, 2025
Saturday May 10, 2025
Sunday May 11, 2025
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 May 12, 2025
7:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
Board of Directors Meeting
Community Room. Use Door 17.
Location: Maplewood Middle School, 1600 Appleton Rd., Menasha, WI 54952
Tuesday May 13, 2025
Wednesday May 14, 2025
Friday May 16, 2025
Saturday May 17, 2025
Sunday May 18, 2025
Monday May 19, 2025
7:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
General Membership Meeting
Community Room. Use Door 17.
Location: Maplewood Middle School, 1600 Midway Rd, Menasha, WI 54952, USA
Tuesday May 20, 2025
Wednesday May 21, 2025
Wednesday May 28, 2025
Tuesday June 03, 2025
Wednesday June 04, 2025
Saturday June 07, 2025
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
8:00 AM
- 11:00 AM
Amateur Radio License Exam
Registration starts at 0800. Testing starts at 0830.
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, you will need a printed copy of your license for the VE's to keep and send in to the FCC.
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, you will need a printed copy of your license for the VE's to keep and send in to the FCC.
Location: Maplewood Middle School, 1600 Midway Rd, Menasha, WI 54952, USA
Sunday June 08, 2025
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 June 09, 2025
7:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
Board of Directors Meeting
Community Room. Use Door 17.
Location: Maplewood Middle School, 1600 Appleton Rd., Menasha, WI 54952
Tuesday June 10, 2025
Wednesday June 11, 2025
Saturday June 14, 2025
Monday June 16, 2025
7:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
General Membership Meeting
Community Room. Use Door 17.
Location: Maplewood Middle School, 1600 Midway Rd, Menasha, WI 54952, USA
Tuesday June 17, 2025
Wednesday June 18, 2025
Wednesday June 25, 2025
Saturday June 28, 2025
Sunday June 29, 2025
Monday June 30, 2025
Tuesday July 01, 2025
Wednesday July 02, 2025
Friday July 04, 2025
Saturday July 05, 2025
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 July 08, 2025
Wednesday July 09, 2025
Sunday July 13, 2025
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 July 14, 2025
7:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
Board of Directors Meeting
Community Room. Use Door 17.
Location: Maplewood Middle School, 1600 Appleton Rd., Menasha, WI 54952
Wednesday July 16, 2025
Donations
FCARC welcomes your donations in support of our mission to serve amateur radio. As a 501(c)(3) organization, your donations are tax-deductible. The link below will take you to PayPal where you can make a donation with your credit card or with your PayPal account.