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Minden, Nevada

SIERA Repeater Frequency: 147.330 MHz, PL: 123.0 Hz, Offset: +600 Hz
FCC Amateur Radio Exams for 2012
Prepared by SIERA (Sierra Intermountain Emergency Radio Association) January 6, 2012
NOTE: Practice Exam links can be found in the Links portion of the SIERA website
*** Volunteer Examiners Needed ***
Click here for information about becoming a Volunteer Examiner (VE)

Sponsor Date Location Time
Comstock Radio   SPECIAL EVENTS ONLY or on demand  
SIERA Jan 21 Silver State Charter High School, Carson City  9:00 AM
SNARS Feb 18 Regional Emergency Operations Center, 5195 Spectrum Blvd, Reno  9:00 AM
SIERA Mar 17 Silver State Charter High School, Carson City  9:00 AM
SNARS Apr 21 Regional Emergency Operations Center, 5195 Spectrum Blvd, Reno  9:00 AM
SIERA May 19 Silver State Charter High School, Carson City  9:00 AM
SNARS Jun 16 Regional Emergency Operations Center, 5195 Spectrum Blvd, Reno  9:00 AM
SIERA Jul 21 Silver State Charter High School, Carson City  9:00 AM
SNARS Aug 18 Regional Emergency Operations Center, 5195 Spectrum Blvd, Reno  9:00 AM
SIERA Sep 15 Silver State Charter High School, Carson City  9:00 AM
SNARS Oct 13 Regional Emergency Operations Center, 5195 Spectrum Blvd, Reno  9:00 AM
SIERA Nov 17 Silver State Charter High School, Carson City  9:00 AM
SNARS Dec 8 Regional Emergency Operations Center, 5195 Spectrum Blvd, Reno  9:00 AM

There are presently three groups giving the exams in this area. The groups, in alphabetical order of sponsor, are:
   
Sponsor: Comstock Amateur Radio Association
VEC: W5YI (FCC commercial license testing also given on request.)
Contact Person: Phil Wells, KL2P, (775) 841-4925
Where: To Be Determined
Starting Time: To Be Determined
Dates: NO SCHEDULED DATES, special events only or on demand. Contact Phil Wells for details.
   
Sponsor: SIERA
VEC: ARRL
Contact Person: George Uebele, WW7E, (775) 265-4278
Where: Silver State Charter High School (Click her for map)
3719 N Carson St
NOTE: Silver State will be moving in March to a new location on Mallory Way in Carson City. All exams beginning with the March 17th date will be held at the new address. This website will be updated with the new address once it is known.
Starting Time: 9:00 AM (Walk-ins allowed) See below for additional details.
Dates: 3rd Saturday of January, March, May, July, September, and November
   
Sponsor: SNARS
VEC: ARRL
Contact Person: Bill I. Nichols, NN7K, (775) 356-1527
Where: Regional Emergency Operations Center (Click here for map)
5195 Spectrum Blvd
Reno, Nevada 89512
Starting Time: 9:00 AM (Walk-ins allowed) See below for additional details.
Dates: 3rd Saturday of February, April, June, & August, and 2nd Saturday of October & December

Additional Details:
  • The cost of ARRL VEC exam sessions is $15.00. 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.
  • PLEASE confirm date and location information with "contact person" prior to going to an exam.
de George Uebele, WW7E