Testing

Morton: FCC Amateur Radio Exams are held at the at 12:00 noon on the third Saturday of even numbered months (February, April, June, August, October and December). If no candidates are there at that time the examiners will leave, as they are all volunteers.

Exams are held at the Morton Knights of Columbus Hall, 616 W. David Street, located behind the Morton Post Office. Check the Calendar and the Upcoming Events page for details and updates.

There will also be testing at Midwest Superfest in September.

Walk-ins are welcome. Please bring a copy of your Radio License (if any) and a copy, and the original and a copy of any of any Certificate of Completion (CSCE) not already acted upon by the FCC. Copies are needed to send with your license application. A FRN (FCC Registration Number) is also required for first time licensees. If you do not have a number, go to the FCC CORES Site to get one. You will also need identification such as a Driver’s License, a picture ID, school ID and a Social Security Number.  The current testing fee is $15.00. The FCC will collect the $35 license fee when your new license is issued. 

Contact Bob Bush W9WTF at w9wtf@arrl.net for more information.

Bloomington:  Bloomington Public Library, 205 East Olive St.  in May, July and November. Details to be announced. Testing begins at 1:00pm. Bring two forms of identification. To verify dates and location or for more information, please contact Keith Hanson AC9S at AC9S@hotmail.com

Note: – An email address, a Social Security number and FCC issued FRN number are required for all FCC licensing exams.