Apr-2026 open session

Location: James City-Bruton Fire Station, 3135 Forge Rd, Toano, VA 23168

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

Walk-ins accepted. Pre-registration preferred. Register via the link at bottom of this page or contact the VE team via web page above.

You must have an FRN in advance of the test session if you are applying for a new license. It is free and only takes a few minutes on the FCC’s website. For instructions, click here.

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; for minors a school, birth certificate, other ID, or library card may be acceptable (contact us in advance for details)

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

• We will be using touchscreen tablets for testing. Bring a pen and pencil in case there are technical problems and we have to revert to paper exams.

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.