Licensing

NOTE: ARRL employees are working remotely due to the coronavirus pandemic. As a result amateur test processsing will be much slower than normal.

In order to transmit using amateur radio equipment, it is necessary to have a license issued by the Federal Communications Commission. To obtain a license you must take and pass an exam covering laws and rules, electronics, and operating procedures.

The FCC permits authorized organizations and clubs, such as the Walker County Amateur Radio Group, to conduct amateur radio licensing exams.

Links to practice exams using the actual questions used on the exam can be found on the Links page.

For more information on becoming a ham click here

License Testing at WCARG

WCARG performs regularly scheduled ARRL sanctioned, FCC license examinations (Technician thru Extra Class) at regularly scheduled and "on demand" sessions.

The regularly scheduled tests are held after our monthly meeting at 10:30 AM. For the meeting location, see the address and GPS coordinates in the left column.

Arrange a Test Appointment

To make an appointment for a test, you must contact us so we will have the necessary personnel and test materials available.

Send an email to the Test Coordinator.

NOTE: In order to take the examination. you MUST go to the FCC page and register to receive an FCC Registration Number (FRN). You can no longer use your Social Security number.

There is a $15 fee for taking an exam.