2025 Field Day

Location is Little Creek Reservoir Park, 180 Lakeview Drive, Toano, VA 23168

Amateur Radio license testing will be 3 to 5 PM, or anytime during the event depending on VE availability. We will be in the pavilion at the first park entrance.

This is part of the club's annual Field Day Event 2PM Saturday to 2PM Sunday at Little Creek Reservoir Park. There will be stations set up for making HF Voice, HF CW, HF Digital, and satellite contacts. Also a "Get On The Air" station will allow newbies (licensed or not) to make contacts under the supervision and guidance of an experienced operator. There will be plenty of refreshments and the opportunity to talk with and enjoy club members’ company.

To register for the exam you must have an FRN if you are applying for a new license. It is free and only takes a few minutes on the FCC’s website. It is free and only takes a few minutes on the FCC’s website. For instructions, click here.

Sign up for this exam: Scroll all the way down and press the "register" button.

More info about exams at: https://www.k4rc.net/testing-sessions/

Day of the test, examinees must bring:

• A copy of your license if you are upgrading (copies will be collected and submitted to FCC).

• A government-issued photo ID; if under 18 a school, other ID, or library card are acceptable

• A check or money order made out to ‘ARRL-VEC’ for $15 (no cash is preferred but we can accept it)

• For candidates under age 18 the fee is reduced, only $5

• A pen for filling out the Form 605 application

• Pencils for filling out the answer sheet

• A simple calculator if you feel you need one — no smart devices (i.e. watch or phone) will be permitted

Also, if you are sitting for a new Technician license, the FCC will want a $35 license fee to be paid separately and subsequently to the FCC to get the license issued. This fee does not apply to upgrades.