KPARC’s Volunteer Examiner Coordinator (VEC): Bob Fauci, N1UVO

Register for a KPARC testing session: Before you can get on the air, you need to be licensed and know the rules to operate legally. US licenses are good for 10 years before renewal and anyone may hold one, except a representative of a foreign government. In the US there are three license classes—Technician, General and Extra.  Looking for study resources?  Click Here.  Would you like assistance with by working with a mentor? Click Here

 Passing your exam as a first time ham at a KPARC Testing Session, we will waive the initial membership fee.

Scheduled Testing Sessions

On the 3rd Saturday of each month @ 09.00 KPARC offers “becoming a ham” test sessions for all classes of Amateur Radio Licenses.  These sessions are by reservation only, and you must register to obtain a place.

Below are the four steps you need to ensure your test session goes without a hitch.

1. Obtain your FRN ID
2. Register for an exam session
3. What to bring to the session

Step 1. Register for an FCC Registration Number (FRN)

The FRN is a unique identifying number that may be initially obtained over the Internet through the Commission Registration System (CORES).  The FRN will be used by all Commission financial, authorization of service, and enforcement systems including Amateur Radio applications. CORES will continue to be the central repository for basic licensee information.

Click here to register for an FRN

What information do I need to provide to get an FCC Registration Number (FRN)?

• • Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN). For individuals this is a Social Security Number and for businesses this is an Employer Identification Number
  • The name of the individual or business
  • Type of business
  • Contact information
  • Password: A password must be at least 6 characters and must include three of the four character types: (Don’t forget to make note of your password)
    • Uppercase letters (A, B, C, etc.)
    • Lowercase letters (a, b, c, etc.)
    • Special characters (~, !, @, etc.)
    • Numbers (1, 2, 3, etc.)
  • Personal Security Question (PSQ) and answer: Your PSQ and answer is not case-sensitive.

Step 2. Testing Session Registration via Hamstudy.org Exam Tools

Kings Point Amateur Radio club is pleased to offer Paperless exams using Exam Tools software.

To register for a KPARC testing session, click the Exam Tools link below.  This will take you to the list of
available testing session on the ExamTools site.  Simply click the session (green button, noting the times) you wish to register for and follow the instructions.

Hamstudy.org – Exam Tools

All testing sessions are delivered in person at the Kings Point Amateur Radio Club, and you must pre-register, as we do not accept walk-ins.

Step 3. What to bring to the Testing Session

• A photo ID. (Note: Children without photo IDs may be tested, providing that they can prove their identity to the satisfaction of the VEC Team Leader.)
• An official copy of your current, signed, amateur radio operator’s license. (If you are currently licensed)
• The original and a copy of any document(s) for which you want to use as element credit.
• $15.00 fee
• Pencils, Erasers, Blank Notepaper
• Non-memory calculator

Directions to the Club

1. 1. Take the Sun City Center (674) exit off I-75 heading East
   2. Approximately 1 mile from the highway will be the entrance to Kings Point (Kings Blvd.) on the right
   3. Stay to the right as you proceed down Kings Blvd. and follow the Visitors’ lane at the security gate
   4. Tell the Security Team you are visiting the Kings Point Radio Club to take an exam
   5. Take the right turn right after the check-point, then another right turn at Clubhouse Dr.
   6. Park in the lot at the corner as you proceed straight on Clubhouse Dr.
   7. Use the entrance to the Club as the end of the building on Clubhouse Dr.