2020 TEST SESSIONS ADDED TO WEBSITE
May 29, 2020
The test session schedule for the remainder of 2020 has been added below; however it is recommended that you continue to check this website for any updates or changes due to the current pandemic.
As a reminder, all candidates must wear a mask or facial covering at all times while attending a test session. This will be a requirement for the foreseeable future.
Please monitor this website for future updates and please refer others to this web site so they receive accurate information regarding testing with the MRAC VEC. Thank you for your cooperation!
MRAC VEC, Inc.
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UPDATE REGARDING TESTING
May 13, 2020
Recently a rumor started on a local repeater that the MRAC VEC is taking reservations for the June 20th exam session. THIS IS NOT ACCURATE.
Due to the fluid situation surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic and associated rules, the MRAC VEC will continue to require reservations for test sessions in the foreseeable future. Walk-ins will not be accepted. At this time, only reservations for the next test session, scheduled for May 30th, are being accepted.
The May 30th test session is full and there is a waiting list, which is quite long. If we are able to administer exams to all applicants with confirmed reservations for the May 30th session we will invite those on the waiting list to the June 20th session.
PLEASE DO NOT CALL HRO MILWAUKEE. The MRAC VEC is not associated with HRO. For many years, HRO and the former AES have been very gracious hosts, including providing space for the MRAC VEC to conduct test sessions – but HRO cannot answer questions regarding amateur radio testing or upcoming test sessions. Please review the information provided on this site as it will hopefully answer your question(s).
Use the CONTACT US page on this web site to submit questions to the MRAC VEC, but please do not contact the MRAC VEC to request a reservation for future test sessions. We will provide updates on this web site regarding reservations for future test sessions, likely sometime until after the May 30th test session is complete.
Please monitor this website for future updates and please refer others to this web site so they receive accurate information regarding testing with the MRAC VEC. Thank you for your cooperation!
MRAC VEC, Inc.
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Test Sessions
Unless noted otherwise for a specific date below, testing is normally held at HRO Milwaukee.
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 your original amateur radio license plus a photocopy or FCC Reference Copy of your license with you. The photocopy or reference copy of your current license will be retained with your exam records.
Upcoming Test Dates
Normal test sessions resume starting with the July 25, 2020 session. No reservations required (only walk-ins).
9:30AM* to 11:00AM
*The door opens about 9:00 a.m. and testing starts around 9:30am.
May 29, 2020
The test session schedule for the remainder of 2020 has been added below; however it is recommended that you continue to check this website for any updates or changes due to the current pandemic.
As a reminder, all candidates must wear a mask or facial covering at all times while attending a test session. This will be a requirement for the foreseeable future.
Please monitor this website for future updates and please refer others to this web site so they receive accurate information regarding testing with the MRAC VEC. Thank you for your cooperation!
MRAC VEC, Inc.
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UPDATE REGARDING TESTING
May 13, 2020
Recently a rumor started on a local repeater that the MRAC VEC is taking reservations for the June 20th exam session. THIS IS NOT ACCURATE.
Due to the fluid situation surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic and associated rules, the MRAC VEC will continue to require reservations for test sessions in the foreseeable future. Walk-ins will not be accepted. At this time, only reservations for the next test session, scheduled for May 30th, are being accepted.
The May 30th test session is full and there is a waiting list, which is quite long. If we are able to administer exams to all applicants with confirmed reservations for the May 30th session we will invite those on the waiting list to the June 20th session.
PLEASE DO NOT CALL HRO MILWAUKEE. The MRAC VEC is not associated with HRO. For many years, HRO and the former AES have been very gracious hosts, including providing space for the MRAC VEC to conduct test sessions – but HRO cannot answer questions regarding amateur radio testing or upcoming test sessions. Please review the information provided on this site as it will hopefully answer your question(s).
Use the CONTACT US page on this web site to submit questions to the MRAC VEC, but please do not contact the MRAC VEC to request a reservation for future test sessions. We will provide updates on this web site regarding reservations for future test sessions, likely sometime until after the May 30th test session is complete.
Please monitor this website for future updates and please refer others to this web site so they receive accurate information regarding testing with the MRAC VEC. Thank you for your cooperation!
MRAC VEC, Inc.
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Test Sessions
Unless noted otherwise for a specific date below, testing is normally held at HRO Milwaukee.
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 your original amateur radio license plus a photocopy or FCC Reference Copy of your license with you. The photocopy or reference copy of your current license will be retained with your exam records.
Upcoming Test Dates
- June 20, 2020 (9:00am to 12:00pm) - ACCEPTING RESERVATIONS (no walk-ins)
Normal test sessions resume starting with the July 25, 2020 session. No reservations required (only walk-ins).
9:30AM* to 11:00AM
*The door opens about 9:00 a.m. and testing starts around 9:30am.
- July 25, 2020
- September 26, 2020
- October 31, 2020
- November 28, 2020
- December 26, 2020
May 30, 2020 Test Session Recap
This was the first test session since the last test session held on February 29, 2020 and it was very busy as anticipated with 29 candidates attending and 37 exams administered. A big "thank you" to the volunteer examiners that assisted with today's test session!
Candidates earned the following licenses:
Technician: 10
General: 10
Extra: 6
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: 10
General: 10
Extra: 6
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.
FCC encourages new radio operator applicants to register in CORES
New radio operator applicants are encouraged to create a FCC user profile, as well as, a FCC Registration Number (FRN) before taking the 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
We strongly encourage you to register if you have not done so. Eventually the FCC will no longer accept Social Security numbers on Form 605. To register, go here. https://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.
We strongly encourage you to register if you have not done so. Eventually the FCC will no longer accept Social Security numbers on Form 605. To register, go here. https://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
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.