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Tate: /* Testing Fees */

2025-12-18T21:04:17Z

Testing Fees

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	Even if you bring your FCC Administrative fee payment to the exam session, we can't accept it. This is strictly between you and the FCC		Even if you bring your FCC Administrative fee payment to the exam session, we can't accept it. This is strictly between you and the FCC

	'''Acceptable forms of payment for the VE Test Fee are cash (this is the best method, exact change appreciated!)~~, a~~ current personal check, money order or cashiers check made out to "Casper Amateur Radio Club VE Team." (CARC VE Team) '''<br>		'''Acceptable forms of payment for the VE Test Fee are cash (this is the best method, exact change appreciated!)''' <br>
			Also accepted: current personal check, money order or cashiers check made out to "Casper Amateur Radio Club VE Team." (CARC VE Team) '''<br>

	Retests of an element failed at the same test session will require payment of an additional test fee.<br>		Retests of an element failed at the same test session will require payment of an additional test fee.<br>

Tate: /* Testing Fees */

2025-12-18T21:03:08Z

Testing Fees

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	The Test Session fee is set by the ARRL VEC and MUST be paid at the exam session. [http://www.arrl.org/arrl-vec-exam-fees ARRL VEC Test Fee for 2024 is $15.00].<br>		The Test Session fee is set by the ARRL VEC and MUST be paid at the exam session. [http://www.arrl.org/arrl-vec-exam-fees ARRL VEC Test Fee for 2024 is $15.00].<br>

	The FCC Administrative Fee is set by the FCC and We do NOT collect the FCC's $35 administration fee ~~at the exam session~~.<br>		The FCC Administrative Fee is set by the FCC and We do NOT collect the FCC's $35 administration fee.<br>
	Even if you bring your FCC Administrative fee payment to the exam session, we can't accept it. This is strictly between you and the FCC		Even if you bring your FCC Administrative fee payment to the exam session, we can't accept it. This is strictly between you and the FCC

	'''Acceptable forms of payment for the VE Test Fee are cash (exact change appreciated), a current personal check, money order or cashiers check made out to "Casper Amateur Radio Club VE Team." (CARC VE Team) '''<br>		'''Acceptable forms of payment for the VE Test Fee are cash (this is the best method, exact change appreciated!), a current personal check, money order or cashiers check made out to "Casper Amateur Radio Club VE Team." (CARC VE Team) '''<br>

	Retests of an element failed at the same test session will require payment of an additional test fee.<br>		Retests of an element failed at the same test session will require payment of an additional test fee.<br>

Tate: /* * EACH CANDIDATE MUST BRING THE FOLLOWING ITEMS TO THE EXAM SESSION * */

2025-12-18T21:01:49Z

* EACH CANDIDATE MUST BRING THE FOLLOWING ITEMS TO THE EXAM SESSION *

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	* Identification		* Identification
	* Testing Fee		* Testing Fee
	* Hamstudy Personal ID number (PIN)		* Hamstudy Personal ID number (PIN) - We can help you recover this one, if you're registered for this session.

	==Identification==		==Identification==

Tate: /* Upgrading */

2025-04-11T21:55:28Z

Upgrading

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	If you need help registering, finding your FRN or in any other way using the ULS (including, updates, renewals and vanity call sign applications) - please contact the CARC VE Team Liaison (see below) or any of the club officers listed on the [http://casperarc.net/wiki/index.php/Carc-wiki:About 'about'] page. Many of us have quite a bit of experience with these tools.		If you need help registering, finding your FRN or in any other way using the ULS (including, updates, renewals and vanity call sign applications) - please contact the CARC VE Team Liaison (see below) or any of the club officers listed on the [http://casperarc.net/wiki/index.php/Carc-wiki:About 'about'] page. Many of us have quite a bit of experience with these tools.

	Please verify you are correctly registered in CORES, have your FRN, your call is linked to your FRN and that your current license is valid and up-to-date '''before''' arriving at the VE session!		Please verify you are correctly registered in CORES, have your FRN, your call is linked to your FRN and that your current license is valid and up-to-date '''before''' arriving at the VE session! We can not do updates for you.

	=Renewals and Administrative Updates=		=Renewals and Administrative Updates=

Tate: /* To register on the HamStudy.org web site */

2024-10-17T06:26:08Z

To register on the HamStudy.org web site

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	On the main page of [https://hamstudy.org The HamStudy site],		On the main page of [https://hamstudy.org The HamStudy site],

	# ~~Use~~ the 'Find a ~~Location~~' option near the top of the page.		# Click on the 'Find a Session' option near the top of the page.
	# Click on 'Choose' in the Location option.		# Click on 'Choose' in the Location option.
	# In the Popup, enter your zip code and click 'Filter'		# In the Popup, enter your zip code and click 'Filter'
	# You should be presented with a list of upcoming Test Sessions near you.If you don't see what you expect, click on '~~Show~~ More'		# You should be presented with a list of upcoming Test Sessions near you.If you don't see what you expect, click on 'Load More'
	# ~~Choose~~ one (we'll show up as "CasperARC") and ~~click~~ on the 'Register' button ~~on that page~~. You'll be asked for your FRN number when you register for a test.		# Find the one you want (we'll show up as "CasperARC") - click on the date and time top open that session.
			# Click on the 'Register' button. You'll be asked for your FRN number when you register for a test.

	=Getting an FRN=		=Getting an FRN=

Tate: /* Hamstudy PIN */

2024-10-17T06:20:48Z

Hamstudy PIN

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	==Hamstudy PIN==		==Hamstudy PIN==
	[[File:Hamstudy square.png\|right\|200px\|link=https://hamstudy.org]]		[[File:Hamstudy square.png\|right\|200px\|link=https://hamstudy.org]]
	When you register for your exam on the [[https://hamstudy.org Hamstudy]] website, you'll be assigned a PIN number. You should also receive that PIN via email from Hamstudy. You'll want to either print that email out, write it down ~~or something~~. You'll need your PIN number at the exam session. If you don't know it when you arrive, please let us know so we can get it for you.		When you register for your exam on the [[https://hamstudy.org Hamstudy]] website, you'll be assigned a PIN number. You should also receive that PIN via email from Hamstudy. You'll want to either print that email out, write it down. You'll need your PIN number at the exam session. If you don't know it when you arrive, please let us know so we can get it for you.

			===To register on the HamStudy.org web site===
			On the main page of [https://hamstudy.org The HamStudy site],

			# Use the 'Find a Location' option near the top of the page.
			# Click on 'Choose' in the Location option.
			# In the Popup, enter your zip code and click 'Filter'
			# You should be presented with a list of upcoming Test Sessions near you.If you don't see what you expect, click on 'Show More'
			# Choose one (we'll show up as "CasperARC") and click on the 'Register' button on that page. You'll be asked for your FRN number when you register for a test.

	=Getting an FRN=		=Getting an FRN=

Tate: /* ARRL VEC */

2024-10-17T06:14:46Z

ARRL VEC

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	Additionally, the CARC VE team uses the [https://hamstudy.org Hamstudy.org] site as a candidate registration tool. <br>It's free to use and create your own account.		Additionally, the CARC VE team uses the [https://hamstudy.org Hamstudy.org] site as a candidate registration tool. <br>It's free to use and create your own account.

	~~On the main page of the HamStudy site, use the 'Find a Location' option near the top of the page.~~

	Next, all you need to do is enter your own zip code by clicking on 'Choose' in the Location option. Once entered, you should be presented with a list of upcoming Test Sessions near you. Choose one and register yourself using your FRN number.

	= Register for exam =		= Register for exam =

Tate: /* ARRL VEC */

2024-10-17T06:14:08Z

ARRL VEC

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	=ARRL VEC=		=ARRL VEC=
	[[File:VEC-Banner-210.gif\|right\|300px]]		[[File:VEC-Banner-210.gif\|link=https://www.arrl.org/volunteer-examiners \| right \| 300px]]
	CARC sponsored VE test sessions are [http://www.arrl.org/volunteer-examiners ARRL VEC] sessions.		CARC sponsored VE test sessions are [http://www.arrl.org/volunteer-examiners ARRL VEC] sessions.

Tate: /* ARRL VEC */

2024-10-17T06:13:10Z

ARRL VEC

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	Test sessions will be held according to the guidelines, policies and requirements of the [http://www.arrl.org/volunteer-examiners ARRL VEC] according the their agreement with the [http://www.fcc.gov FCC].		Test sessions will be held according to the guidelines, policies and requirements of the [http://www.arrl.org/volunteer-examiners ARRL VEC] according the their agreement with the [http://www.fcc.gov FCC].

	Additionally, the CARC VE team uses the [https://hamstudy.org Hamstudy.org] site as a candidate registration tool. <br>~~This site also serves as an excellent tool to practice tests and will help you track your progress and focus your studies.~~It's free to use and create your own account. ~~Well worth~~ the ~~time~~ and ~~effort and it really does help us to get things right~~.		Additionally, the CARC VE team uses the [https://hamstudy.org Hamstudy.org] site as a candidate registration tool. <br>It's free to use and create your own account.

			On the main page of the HamStudy site, use the 'Find a Location' option near the top of the page.

			Next, all you need to do is enter your own zip code by clicking on 'Choose' in the Location option. Once entered, you should be presented with a list of upcoming Test Sessions near you. Choose one and register yourself using your FRN number.

	= Register for exam =		= Register for exam =

Tate: /* FRN Required */

2024-10-17T06:07:17Z

FRN Required

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	# Register for your exam session, using your FRN, on the [https://hamstudy.org/sessions/65fba7437490709c2da0ab64/1 HamStudy] website.		# Register for your exam session, using your FRN, on the [https://hamstudy.org/sessions/65fba7437490709c2da0ab64/1 HamStudy] website.

	===FRN Required===		==='''FRN Required'''===
	To register for an exam, you must have an FRN. And, to have an FRN, you must have an email address.		To register for an exam, you must have an FRN. And, to have an FRN, you must have an email address.