Gerald (Jerry) Deitch W4LST will be administrating the amateur radio testing every third Monday of the month at the Davie Woman’s Club in Davie, Fl.  Jerry is a Volunteer Examiner (VE) using the ARRL (American Radio Relay League) protocols.  More information about VE can be found at http://www.arrl.org/volunteer-examiners.

The testing location, directions and dates are listed below.

Please preregister RSVPing with the license class you want to take (Technician, General or Extra).  This will enable enough testing materials ready for everyone.

You will need an FRN number with the FCC.  The FRN number is only an identification for all licensees’ applications.  Social Security number for testing will not be accepted.  More information and video can be found at https://www.fcc.gov/rofrn.

There a $15 fee, by cash or check payable to ARRL (American Radio Relay League).  Unfortunately, no credit cards accepted.  This will be collected at the time of testing.

 As a reminder do not forget the following:

    Be on time, try to arrive early but no later then 6:15PM

    Forms of identification:

        Must be a photo ID, a certified birth certificate or passport.  Will also need something with your current address.

        If you have a current ham license, bring a copy.

    All supplies required for testing:

        blue or black pen

        pencils

        May bring a calculator with cleared memory (No cell phones)

More information what to bring and not the bring can be found at  http://www.arrl.org/what-to-bring-to-an-exam-session.

If you have any other concerns or question you can always contact us at: questions@palmettoarc.org