Ham Testing

SCHC VE Session The Snohomish County Hams Club holds regular VE sessions throughout the year. Walkins are welcome, but if you are planning to attend we would love to hear from you so we can plan accordingly. Please send an email to HamTest@wa7law.org to confirm your attendance.

Location VE Testing Sessions are held at the First Presbyterion Church of Snohomish. The following is the address:

1306 Lake View Ave Snohomish WA 98290

When 10:30 a.m. Pacific Time the on the 23rd of May 2026.

What to Bring You will need to have the following three items: Your FRN number, a government issued photo ID, and $15.00 cash or check made out to "Snohomish County Hams Club" for the examination fee. For those 17 years of age and younger the exam fee is $5.00 Failed exams may be retaken during the same testing session, but the exam fee must be paid each time the exam is administered. Upon passing an exam you may take the next exam in the series free of charge.

If you are new to FCC licensing and need to get your FRN number for the first time please visit the link below and follow the FCC’s instructions to obtain your FRN number before our testing session.

https://tinyurl.com/5ceyy3wa

After Testing Our Volunteer Examiner Team work through the Amateur Radio Relay League Volunteer Examiner Coordinator (ARRL VEC) to process and complete your application. Upon successfully passing an exam we forward your information to the ARRL VEC which processes your application and forwards it to the FCC so that you may receive your license or license upgrade.

If you do not already have an active amateur radio license the FCC requires a $35.00 fee for new licenses. You must pay the FCC’s fee within 10 days of them contacting you by email for you to receive your license.