Amateur Radio license testing during pandemic

For those wishing to take Amateur Radio licensing examinations during this pandemic, there are a few options. As testing availability is subject to change, please contact the organization performing the testing to confirm the details.

  • The Hamfesters Radio Club conducts FCC authorized VE tests every 2nd
    Saturday of the month at the Oak Forest Village Hall, 15440 S. Central Ave., Oak Forest, Illinois 60452.  For more information contact Al Buikowski (N9ZD) or visit https://www.hamfesters.org/main/ve-testing. 
  • MRAC holds monthly VE testing at HRO in Milwaukee, reservations required. More information at https://www.mracvec.org/.
  • The Schaumburg Amateur Radio Club (SARC) is providing limited VE testing.  More information about the SARC testing sessions can be found at the SARC website (https://n9rjv.org).