LICENSING

This page is broken up into two sections - Testing and Licensing.
Please scroll down to your area of interest.


‍ ‍Testing Information for 2026 and 2027
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‍ ‍Our team has been successful in 2026 - we have tested over 30 candidates and have over a 90% success rate.

‍ ‍ FCC Amateur (ham) Radio exams will be offered again in 2027. Tests for all three levels will be given by the
Carson City VE (Volunteer Examiner) team.  Advance signup at hamstudy.org is preferred, walk-ins will be accommodated
on a first-come, first-served basis.  Upon arrival, the Medical Center’s ambassadors at the welcome kiosk will direct you to the
testing room.  A picture ID is required of all candidates.  The coordinator for the testing is Frank D’Auria, W1AD
and he can be reached at w1ad@icloud.com

All in person exams will be at this location:

Carson Tahoe Hospital (use Main Hospital Entrance)
Bristlecone Conference Room First Floor
‍ ‍1600 Medical Pkwy Carson City, NV 89703-4625

‍ ‍Note: Upgrades no longer need a copy of their license, only a CSCE (Certificate of Successful Completion of Examination) if
their previous exam has not yet been processed.

‍ ‍Fee is $14.00 Cash or VENMO‍
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‍ Test dates remaining for 2026

  • November 14, 2026 Saturday 9 am

Test dates for 2027 2nd Saturday - Odd months

  • Jan 09, 2027 Saturday 9 am

  • Mar 13, 2027 Saturday 9 am

  • May 8, 2027 Saturday 9 am

  • Jul 10, 2027 Saturday 9 am

  • Sep 11, 2027 Saturday 9 am

  • Nov 13, 2027 Saturday 9 am



FCC Licensing Steps



A. If this is your first time getting a HAM license

 Go to the FCC Registration page here and follow instructions to get a CORES (Commission Registration System)
account and an FRN (FCC Registration Number) Number

Now continue to Step B.

B. Getting your HAM License registered for the first time or renewed

Log into the FCC License Manager system here.
Select Apply for a New License OR Renew Licenses. See image at right for menu selections.
The system walks you through the steps; you will also need to pay the $35.00 fee.


Need Help?

ARRL has a great deal of information about licensing. This is a good place to start on the ARRL
website for licensing help: https://www.arrl.org/cores-uls-registration.

For additional FCC assistance with licensing or to reset a password, call the FCC Licensing Support Center at 877-480-3201
(Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-6 p.m. ET), or submit a help request on the FCC’s Wireless Licensing Help Center website.