FCC Radio Exams for 2010

Prepared by SIERA (Sierra Intermountain Emergency Radio Association) December 20, 2009
Where and when can one go for the exams for an
Amateur Radio Operator's license or upgrade?
There are presently three groups giving the exams in this area.
The groups are as follows:
        Sponsor:        SIERA
        VEC:            ARRL
        Contact Person: George Uebele, WW7E (775) 265-4278
        Where:          Silver State Charter High School, 3719 N. Carson St., Carson City 
        Starting Time:  9:00 AM (walk-ins allowed)
        Dates:          3rd Saturday of Jan., Mar., May, July, Sept., & Nov.
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        Sponsor:        SNARS
        VEC:            ARRL
        Contact Person: Bruce Wade, N7ZA (775) 972-3387 
        Where:          IGT Training Center, 9275 Prototype Drive, Reno, Nevada
        Starting Time:  9:00 AM (walk-ins allowed) 2 copies of radio license and any CSCEs requested.
        Dates:          3rd Saturday of Feb., Apr., June, Aug., & 2nd Saturday of Oct., Dec.  
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        Sponsor:        Comstock Amateur Radio Association
        VEC:            W5YI (FCC commercial license testing also given on request)
        Contact Person: Phil Wells, KL2P (775) 841-4925
        Where:          SPECIAL EVENTS ONLY, or on demand.
        Starting Time:  N/A
        Dates:          No Scheduled dates - Special Events Only.   
                        All other sessions will be on a demand basis.  
                        Contact Phil Wells, KL2P for details.   
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The cost of ARRL VEC exam session is $15.00.
Each sponsor gives the necessary written exams for all license grades.
Please bring original and copies of radio license and any CSCEs.
Dates, time, and location are subject to change.
Please confirm information with "contact person" prior to going to an exam.
Effective Feb 23, 2007: all code requirements have been deleted !
Radio Exams for 2010
Sponsor         Date                Location & Details 

SIERA          Jan. 16   Silver State Charter High School, 3719 N. Carson St., 
                         Carson City--9:00AM 

SNARS          Feb. 20   IGT Training Center, 9275 Prototype Drive, Reno.
                         9:00 AM 

SIERA          Mar. 20   Silver State Charter High School, 3719 N. Carson St., 
                         Carson City--9:00AM

SNARS          Apr. 17   IGT Training Center, 9275 Prototype Drive, Reno 
                         9:00 AM


SIERA          May  15   Silver State Charter High School, 3719 N. Carson St., 
                         Carson City--9:00AM

SNARS          June 19   IGT Training Center, 9275 Prototype Drive, Reno 
                         9:00 AM


SIERA          July 17   Silver State Charter High School, 3719 N. Carson St., 
                         Carson City--9:00AM


SNARS          Aug. 21   IGT Training Center, 9275 Prototype Drive, Reno 
                         9:00 AM


SIERA          Sept.18   Silver State Charter High School, 3719 N. Carson St., 
                         Carson City--9:00AM


SNARS          Oct.  9   IGT Training Center, 9275 Prototype Drive, Reno 
                         9:00 AM

SIERA          Nov. 20   Silver State Charter High School, 3719 N. Carson St., 
                         Carson City--9:00AM
 
SNARS          Dec. 11   IGT Training Center, 9275 Prototype Drive, Reno 
                         9:00 AM

Dates, time, and location are subject to change.
Confirm information with "contact person" prior to going to an exam.
de George, WW7E
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