Magic Valley
Amateur Radio
Club
- Testing Sessions -
Next testing session: July 17, 2021 - 9 a.m.
Scouting BSA Office
2988 Falls Ave. East
Twin Falls, ID. 83301
Use WEST entrance next to garage doors. Signs will be in place.
PLEASE NOTE...NEW FCC RULES NOW REQUIRE YOU TO PRE-REGISTER WITH THE FCC AND OBTAIN AN "FRN" NUMBER BEFORE YOU TAKE THE TEST. PLEASE SEE THE YELLOW HIGHLIGHTED INFORMATION BELOW TO APPLY FOR YOUR FRN "FCC REGISTRAION NUMBER" WITH THE FCC IF YOU DON'T ALREADY HAVE ONE.
ALSO, YOU MUST ALSO HAVE A VALID EMAIL ADDRESS. THE FCC NOW COMMUNICATES VIA EMAIL. IF YOU DON'T HAVE YOUR OWN YOU WILL NEED TO GET PERMISSION FROM A FRIEND OR RELATIVE TO USE USE THEIRS.
FOR INFORMATION ON OBTAINING YOUR "FRN" NUMBER PLEASE GO TO THIS LINK!
If you are wishing to take your ham radio exam from MVARC, the information below is very important. Please read ALL the information. There are some things you can do before the session to have the proper papers ready beforehand. Please follow ALL the instructions below and pay particular attention to the instructions outlined in YELLOW.
The Magic Valley Amateur Radio Club holds testing sessions for the Technician, General and Extra Class license, typically on the third Saturday of every odd month starting in January. Dates may change or be cancelled due to holidays or other circumstances so it's best to check here often if you plan on taking a test on any given testing day.
Please go to THIS LINK to get more information on what to bring to the testing session and the DO's and DON'Ts while at the session.
If you plan to test on one of the dates listed at the bottom of this page please email us HELP@ K7MVA.org to let us know if you will be attending. RSVP is not necessary to take the test but we do like to know about how many to expect.
IMPORTANT
- 9 a.m. at the Snake River Council Scouting BSA Office in Twin Falls, 2988 Falls Ave. East. West side of building, door next to the large garage doors.
- Bring at least one form of a PICTURE identification. A picture ID is a requirement.
- If you do not have an FRN (FCC Registration Number - see below for explanation) you must furnish your Social Security Number. PLEASE know your SSN if you do not have an FRN.
- If you currently hold an amateur radio license, bring your original license AND a photocopy.
IF YOU DO NOT BRING A PHOTOCOPY OF YOUR LICENSE YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO TAKE THE EXAM. WE DO NOT HAVE COPYING CAPABILITIES AT THE EXAMINATION LOCATION!
- Bring CSCE's from previous exams (if any) that are not over 364 days old
- Bring $15 testing fee. (Non-refundable)
- Calculators are allowed except those that may remember formula's in the memories.
NOTE! iPhones, iPads, Androids, smartphones, Blackberry devices and all similar electronic devices with a
calculator capability, may NOT be used.
- Please be prepared to turn off cell phones during the testing session.
- You may not place a call or accept a call on your phone while testing.
- You may not leave the room while you are taking the test.
- If you get a passing grade on a test you may take the test for the next level up without an additional fee.
- If you fail a test you can try it again for an additional $15 fee. (non-refundable)
You must either furnish your Social Security Number when you take your first exam at the exam site OR apply for an FRN (FCC Registration Number) BEFORE you take your first exam. If you register beforehand with the FCC and receive an FRN you will not need to furnish your Social Security Number at the exam site. You will use your FRN instead. But to receive an FRN from the FCC you will need to furnish your SSN when you apply for an FRN. Some applicants may have misgivings about supplying their SSN at the exam site and this is understandable. Therefore, we prefer you apply for your FRN before attending the testing session. Please see the instructions below outlined in YELLOW to apply for your FRN.
Here is a LINK where you can apply for your FRN (FCC Registration Number) from the FCC before you attend an examining event. After you receive your FRN number from the FCC you will use that number for any licensing business with the FCC.
After receiving your FRN from the FCC, you can fill out and print the online form 605 that you will present at the testing session. This is a simple form that can be filled out online
at THIS LINK. Fill out the top half of the form online then print it on your own printer. Sign and date the 605 form at the testing session. The testing team will fill out the rest of the form below your signature.
PLEASE NOTE!
If you are upgrading your license please note...it is the responsibility of the licensed applicant seeking to upgrade to provide the VE's with a copy of your valid current license. The VE's will KEEP the copy and it will be sent to the ARRL with your test papers. The FCC no longer issues paper licenses but they are available on the FCC web site for you to print out on your own. This will be necessary for you to do before you can take the test. Below are the links and steps to follow to print out your current valid license.
For those seeking to upgrade...to find and print your "current valid license."
1. Go to THIS LINK.
2. Search for your call sign in the .LICENSE SEARCH box at the top of the page.
3. Several other calls may be displayed along with yours. Click on YOUR call sign
4. Click on the ADMIN tab
5. Click on "Authorization -- Licensee" under AUTOMATED LETTERS AND AUTHORIZATIONS.
6. Click on the link at the top that says REFERENCE COPY. Note: To obtain an OFFICIAL COPY of your license you must log into the FCC site using your FRN number and a password.
7. Your reference copy license will open in a PDF file for printing or saving or it may download as a file at the bottom of your browser. This reference copy is what you bring to the testing session.
SEARCHING FOR YOUR NEW LICENSE:
The FCC no longer issues paper licenses when you pass. When you fill out the form 605 at the test session there is a box for your email address. If you fill that out legibly they will notify you by email and your license will be attached in PDF form. You can also check for your license on the FCC website. HERE is a short youtube video that shows you how to search using your name.
For more information - Email: HELP@ K7MVA.org
(These dates are subject to change...please check back often)
To take an online practice test CLICK HERE
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