Take Your Ham License Exam at Pacificon
Morse Code No Longer Required !
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| Become a ham or upgrade your license class at Pacificon by taking a ham license exam |
Amateur radio operators are required to pass a written exam displaying knowledge and understanding of key concepts. This practice is in contrast to other personal radio services such as CB radio, Multi-Use Radio Service, or Family Radio Service / PMR446 that are unlicensed and more heavily restricted. In return, hams are granted operating privileges in larger segments of the radio frequency spectrum using a wide variety of communication techniques. Once you pass your first exam and become a ham you are given a unique callsign. The holder of a callsign uses it on the air to legally identify the operator or station during any and all radio communication
In the US, there are three license levels, or "license classes". These are: Technician class, General class and Extra Class. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) grants these licenses. With only three License Classes and no Morse Code requirement, getting started in ham radio or upgrading your license class has never been easier!
Details of License Exams at PACIFICON:
• Testing is given 9:00 am to 12 noon, Saturday and Sunday
• There is testing for Technician through Extra Class
• The license exam fee is $14
• You will need one photo ID, and will need to write down your social security number on the application (including minors). If currently licensed, bring original and a copy of your current or expired FCC Amateur Radio license. Also, if you have one, bring the original and copy of any CSCE (Certificate of Successful Completion of Exam).
• Retakes are only available on Sunday
One Day Class at PACIFICON:
If you want to get your Technician license in one day, see the One Day Class page for details The class will be taught Saturday, October 20, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. A special license test for those who take the class will be given at 5:00 PM on Saturday.
