VE Testing

Are you ready to take your amateur radio (ham) license test?  Are you ready to take your upgrade test to another level? Then let us help!

The Anoka County Radio Club schedules V.E. amateur radio testing sessions on most every 2nd Saturday of the month throughout the year.  We are ready to test new and upgrading hams in all the current FCC elements.

And remember that you do not need to know Morse code to start your ham radio hobby! Take and pass the 35-question Technician (element 2) written test, wait the FCC to issue your license and you are ready to go on the air!

The Anoka County Radio Club's testing starts at 9:00 a.m. (Refer to Home Page for latest details).  We test at the Blaine City Hall. The ARRL VEC rules states that we must charge a $15 Test Session fee to pay for testing materials, postage and handling of the tests.  We accept checks and cash for payment.

You will need to following items with you on the day of the test:

  •         A photo ID (driver’s license or student ID)
  •         Your Social Security Number (to register with the FCC)

If you are upgrading a current amateur license:

  •         The current FCC issued original amateur radio license AND a photocopy to send in
  •         Any current original CSCEs for any previously passed elements and a photocopy of those
  •         Your FCC issued FRN number

If you have any questions about attending our V.E. amateur radio testing session, contact Shep Shepardson N0NMZ at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or (651) 340-0567.

Click here for more information on the ARRL's VEC testing program.

Additional information