MARCA schedules and proctors ARRL sponsored Amateur Radio License "Exam Sessions". Exam Sessions are for new Hams, active Hams testing to upgrade their current license, and old Hams desiring to re-activating their expired License.
ARRL description & explanation on how an Exam Session works. : Exam Session Requirements .
MARCA's ARRL Exam Session webpage : click HERE. http://www.arrl.org/exam_sessions/tempe-az-85281-5101-9 .
Exam Candidates: You First need to register in the FCC CORES system and receive a FCC Registration Number (FRN) before exam day.
FCC CORES User Account and Registration page: https://apps.fcc.gov/cores/userLogin.do .
FCC CORES Tutorial Videos Click Here.
The session fee is $15.00 and exact cash is required. Please bring a copy of your valid photo ID. If you are upgrading your license you must also bring a copy of your existing license. You will need to provide your FRN. If you are a new ham, you can contact Ray Vasquez, K4RMV, on how to acquire one. If you have questions concerning the process of taking an Exam; OR if you are ready to take the Exam and wish to schedule yourself for one of our Exam Session, contact Ray Vasquez, K4RMV.
Exam Session are normally scheduled starting at 5:00pm to 6:00pm the 3rd Tuesday of the Month, just prior to the MARCA Membership Meeting, which starts at 6:30pm. See the www.w7mot.org home page and read the General Membership Meeting details for any current updates.
Location:
Denny's Tempe [meeting room]
825 S 48th Street
Tempe, Arizona 85281
Located on the South East section of University Drive and 48th Street.. Access is only from South bound 48th Street, just EAST of the Hohokam Fwy AZ-143 (exit and entrance intersections), on South side of University (there is no traffic light). South bound on 48th Street, the parking entrance is the first LEFT. There is plenty of lighted parking.
Time: starts at 5:00 pm
Date: 3rd Tuesday of Each Month
Contact: Ray Vasquez, K4RMV here for scheduling.
If you are interested in becoming a Volunteer Examiner [VE] or help as a VE during an Exam Session, contact Ray Vasquez, K4RMV.