Firehouse 08-11-2026

Location: James City-Bruton Fire Station, 3135 Forge Rd, Toano, VA 23168

This session takes place just before our monthly club meeting and is by pre-registration only (no walk-ins).

More info at: https://www.k4rc.net/testing-sessions/

To register you must have an FRN if you are applying for a new license. It is free and only takes a few minutes on the FCC’s website. For instructions, click here.

Sign up for this exam: Scroll all the way down and press the "register" button.

More info about exams at: https://www.k4rc.net/testing-sessions/

Day of the test, examinees must bring:

• A copy of your license if you are upgrading (copies will be collected and submitted to FCC).

• A government-issued photo ID; detail info for minors click here

• A check or money order made out to ‘ARRL-VEC’ for $15 (no cash is preferred but we can accept it)

• For candidates under age 18 the fee is reduced, only $5

• A simple calculator if you feel you need one — no smart devices (i.e. watch or phone) will be permitted

• We will be using touchscreen tablets for testing. Bring a pen and pencil in case there are technical problems and we have to revert to paper exams.

Also, if you are sitting for a new Technician license, the FCC will want a $35 license fee to be paid separately and subsequently to the FCC to get the license issued. This fee does not apply to upgrades.