TCARA November VE Session

**Posted 10/20/2025- With the ongoing government shutdown, people interested in testing are unable to register for an FCC Registration Number (FRN) in CORES. Under special provisions from the ARRL-VEC, we can and will test you if you are unable to register for an FRN. Upon passing an exam you will be issued a Certificate for Successful Completion of Exam (CSCE) and your test materials will be forwarded to the ARRL-VEC for processing when the FCC reopens for business. You will be able to register for an FRN at that point and your materials will be processed once you call the ARRL-VEC and give them your FRN#. We will assist you with this process. Please contact us at the email below if you are still having problems registering without an FRN and we'll book you for this session. This information and guidance may change if the shutdown ends prior to the November 22nd exam session, but please don't let an inability to sign up for an FRN stop you from registering. Thanks! **

• Please contact tcara-ve-contact@googlegroups.com if you are having problems registering, or to discuss any needed accomodations.
• We have limited capacity for walk ins and can't guarantee examination without pre-registration.
• All applicants must follow what to bring to an amateur radio exam session .
• Please disregard PIN information during online registration, it is not needed for in person examination.
• You will receive an email regarding exam fee payment upon registration. Use the email address above with any questions.
• New applicants - be aware that your address will be publicly listed on the FCC website as a licensed radio amateur. PO Boxes may be used if you have privacy concerns.