News Summary
January 18, 2022
Due to the sharp increase in positive COVID testing, the MRAC VEC is implementing additional COVID precautions, effective immediately (and until further notice).
UPDATED:
The Milwaukee Radio Amateurs' Club is hosting a Ham Radio Boot Camp at Ham Radio Outlet on February 12, 2022 from 9:00am to 3:00pm. Please see more details here: Ham Radio Boot Camp
We continue to monitor information regarding candidate information being made publicly available by the FCC and new fees being imposed by the FCC. Please see this page for additional information. We will share additional information as it becomes available.
We do not currently require reservations to attend exam sessions; however with the recent increases in Covid-19 cases we ask that you check this site if you plan to attend an upcoming test session in case we need to require reservations again.
Please contact the MRAC VEC, Inc. using the Contact Us page on this web site if you have any questions regarding attending an upcoming exam session.
Please see the News page for additional details.
Test Sessions
Unless noted otherwise for a specific date below, testing is normally held at HRO Milwaukee.
Please do not call HRO. If you have any questions, please use the Contact Us form on this web site or email us at mracvec@gmail.com
Ham Radio Outlet (HRO)
5710 W. Good Hope Rd. Milwaukee
Look for signs directing you to the proper room.
If you have an amateur radio license and are taking an exam to upgrade your license, please bring a photocopy or FCC Reference Copy or Official Copy of your current license with you. It will be retained with your exam records.
Upcoming Test Dates
***WALK-INS ONLY - NO RESERVATIONS REQUIRED***
Testing is from 9:30AM* to 11:00AM
* The door opens about 9:00AM and testing starts around 9:30AM
January 18, 2022
Due to the sharp increase in positive COVID testing, the MRAC VEC is implementing additional COVID precautions, effective immediately (and until further notice).
- Anyone entering the building (including classroom and testing areas) must wear a mask covering both your mouth and nose. If you are exhibiting COVID-related symptoms, please do not attend the exam session. The MRAC VEC, Inc. reserves the right to ask a candidate to leave and attend a future exam session if they exhibit potential symptoms.
- Everyone must practice social distancing
- Candidates taking an exam must bring their own calculator, pens and pencils (suggest two of each), and calculator if needed
- Chairs and tables will be wiped down before being used
UPDATED:
The Milwaukee Radio Amateurs' Club is hosting a Ham Radio Boot Camp at Ham Radio Outlet on February 12, 2022 from 9:00am to 3:00pm. Please see more details here: Ham Radio Boot Camp
We continue to monitor information regarding candidate information being made publicly available by the FCC and new fees being imposed by the FCC. Please see this page for additional information. We will share additional information as it becomes available.
We do not currently require reservations to attend exam sessions; however with the recent increases in Covid-19 cases we ask that you check this site if you plan to attend an upcoming test session in case we need to require reservations again.
Please contact the MRAC VEC, Inc. using the Contact Us page on this web site if you have any questions regarding attending an upcoming exam session.
Please see the News page for additional details.
Test Sessions
Unless noted otherwise for a specific date below, testing is normally held at HRO Milwaukee.
Please do not call HRO. If you have any questions, please use the Contact Us form on this web site or email us at mracvec@gmail.com
Ham Radio Outlet (HRO)
5710 W. Good Hope Rd. Milwaukee
Look for signs directing you to the proper room.
If you have an amateur radio license and are taking an exam to upgrade your license, please bring a photocopy or FCC Reference Copy or Official Copy of your current license with you. It will be retained with your exam records.
Upcoming Test Dates
***WALK-INS ONLY - NO RESERVATIONS REQUIRED***
Testing is from 9:30AM* to 11:00AM
* The door opens about 9:00AM and testing starts around 9:30AM
- January 29, 2022
- February 26, 2022
- March 26, 2022
January 8, 2022 Test Session Recap
It was a good session, with a total of 11 candidates attending. Seven candidates left with new or upgraded licenses.
Candidates earned the following licenses:
Technician: 5
General: 1
Extra: 1
A big "thank you" to the volunteer examiners who assisted with the test session. Congratulations to the candidates who obtained a new license or upgraded their existing license! A hearty "welcome" to the new members of the ham radio community.
Candidates earned the following licenses:
Technician: 5
General: 1
Extra: 1
A big "thank you" to the volunteer examiners who assisted with the test session. Congratulations to the candidates who obtained a new license or upgraded their existing license! A hearty "welcome" to the new members of the ham radio community.
All applicants must have an FCC Registration Number (FRN)
New radio operator applicants must create a FCC user profile and register for a FCC Registration Number (FRN) before taking their first license examination. This process will generate a FCC Registration Number (FRN) to be used in place of a Social Security number on Form 605. The FCC produced a video about this process, which you can view here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7a4doKEPN5M
To register for an FRN, please go here: apps.fcc.gov/cores/userLogin.do Any questions, contact the FCC. They provide an email address and phone number on that page.
Existing Amateur Radio License Holders Should Register in CORES
If you are a current FCC licensed Amateur Radio Operator, we strongly encourage you to register in CORES. After you register and create your account in CORES you can link your existing FRN number (available on your Amateur Radio license) to your new FCC CORES account.
To register for an FRN, please go here: apps.fcc.gov/cores/userLogin.do Any questions, contact the FCC. They provide an email address and phone number on that page.
Existing Amateur Radio License Holders Should Register in CORES
If you are a current FCC licensed Amateur Radio Operator, we strongly encourage you to register in CORES. After you register and create your account in CORES you can link your existing FRN number (available on your Amateur Radio license) to your new FCC CORES account.
Download Official Authorizations (Download License)
We've added instructions on how to download Official Authorizations from ULS to our web site here.
Use these instructions to download an Official Copy of your Amateur Radio license. If you are attending an upcoming exam session and will be testing to upgrade your existing Amateur Radio license, you can download your Official Authorization then print it and bring it with you to the exam session.
Or you can print out a Reference Copy of your existing Amateur Radio License and bring that with you. Either the Official Copy or Reference Copy are acceptable.
Use these instructions to download an Official Copy of your Amateur Radio license. If you are attending an upcoming exam session and will be testing to upgrade your existing Amateur Radio license, you can download your Official Authorization then print it and bring it with you to the exam session.
Or you can print out a Reference Copy of your existing Amateur Radio License and bring that with you. Either the Official Copy or Reference Copy are acceptable.