Welcome to our trusted and convenient method for administering Amateur Radio (Ham Radio) Exams!
We make it as easy and comfortable for you as we can. We have been right where you are now. We know what you are going through.
Register for your exam at Hamstudy.org
New applicants will apply for and immediately receive an FCC FRN. This number is required on your application for your new license. Current license holders already have a FRN associated with their existing call sign.
Treasure Valley, ID for In-Person tests
For online tests: ARRL- Online Test or W5YI-Online Test
Pay for your exam: The cost is $14.00 for W5YI and can be paid one of two ways. Zelle at your bank or app and email is kj7qzj@outlook.com and my name Debi Lampe-Homyk. Square for W5YI Online and In-Person tests.
For ARRL tests, the cost is $15, Square ARRL Payment. Zelle is the same as above.
HERE ARE JUST A FEW OF THE THINGS TO EXPECT:
IF under 13 go HERE
1: Please have your Photo Identification; any Government issued ID will work (I.E.: Unexpired: Passport, Driver's license, DOD ID.)
2: Exam Times: Your exam is NEVER Timed.
3: Scratch Paper: Yes, you can have one sheet of blank paper for your exam. We will briefly check it before and after your exam.
4: Install Zoom: we recommended that you go to Zoom.us and install the desktop client. If installing on a smartphone download here. There is no need to setup an account simply download the program. Be sure to disable any blurring or virtual background you might have applied to zoom. Install the Zoom app on both your computer and your cell phone & table. You might need 2 devices for the exam.
5: Expect an email invitation: You will receive an email zoom invitation 15 minutes before exam time. We are sometimes ahead of schedule; so be ready to accept the invite and join the meeting when you receive the email, do not wait till the meeting time. Check your spam folder sometimes it finds it way there.
6: Prohibited Items: No physical calculators, you can use an on screen one. No Wearable tech (I.E.: smart watches, air pods, smart glasses, camera pens, etc.)
7: Recordings and room scans: You will be ask to consent to being video recorded. Your room will be scanned, so please remove all items you do not wish to be recorded along with a view of the desktop area where you will be testing at. You agree to the recording, storage and distribution of video, images and audio from the meeting.
8: Special Needs/ Requests: We are well aware of the special needs some have and we are happy to offer reasonable accommodations for you to complete your exam. We have provisions for sight impaired applicants as well. Please contact me ahead of your scheduled exam date with what considerations you might require to have a successful exam.
9: One Monitor. Please have extra monitors turned off and turned around or covered with a towel or blanket. This does include TV's.
10: Can you take more than one exam? Yes, you will be offered to take the next class license on successful completion of the scheduled exam. If you pass the current exam you are taking, you will be offered the ability to take the next exam.
11: YOU MUST BE ALONE IN THE ROOM.
12: There will be other instructions to follow, but remember you have this. Do the work and you will be rewarded with success. Just relax and take a deep breath.
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