FCC Radio Exams for 2008

Prepared by SIERA (Sierra Intermountain Emergency Radio Association) August 20, 2008

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*Note change of Test Location
        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., Oct., & 2nd Saturday of 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 Don Freeman for details.   
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The cost of ARRL VEC exam session is $14.00.
Each sponsor gives the necessary code and 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.
Confirm information with "contact person" prior to going to an exam.
Effective Feb 23, 2007: all code requirements have been deleted !

Radio Exams for 2008:

Sponsor        Date            Location





SIERA          Jan. 19   Carson Valley Inn, Minden--9:00AM 

SNARS          Feb. 16   IGT Training Center, 9275 Prototype Drive, Reno.
                         9:00 AM

SIERA          Mar. 15   Carson Valley Inn, Minden--9:00AM


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


Comstock       May   3   EMCOMMWEST, 2008, Circus Circus Hotel and Casino, Reno.
                         Contact: Phil Wells, KL2P, Chief Examiner 

SIERA          May  17   Carson Valley Inn, Minden--9:00AM

SNARS          June 21   IGT Training Center, 9275 Prototype Drive, Reno 
                         9:00 AM
SIERA          July 19   Carson Valley Inn, Minden--9:00AM


SNARS          Aug. 16   IGT Training Center, 9275 Prototype Drive, Reno 
                       9:00 AM


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

SNARS          Oct. 18   IGT Training Center, 9275 Prototype Drive, Reno 
                         9:00 AM

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

SNARS          Dec. 13  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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