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 Upcoming Events
If you know of an event (hamfest, test session, special event station, etc.) that is not listed here, please e-mail us with the information and we will place it here free of charge.
UPCOMING HAMFESTS/GATHERINGS
2009
WEATHER SPOTTER TRAINING:
Evansville, IN - April 4 & April 15, 2009 (revised)
Where: Central Library Browning Room, 200 Martin Luther King Blvd., Downtown Evansville
When: April 4 2009 Saturday morning 9:00AM to Noon
When: April 15 2009 Wednesday evening 6:00PM to 9:00PM
VE TESTING:
For the question pools, go to: http://www.arrl.org/arrlvec/pools.html
To take a practice exam, goto: http://www.aa9pw.com/radio/ or http://www.qrz.com/p/testing.pl
Click here for a Morse Code Calculator
EARS does not sponsor VE testing, but does list area testing dates and times. If you know of a test not listed, please write, call, or e-mail it to Neil ASAP!!! For all tests, bring 2 forms of ID, one must include picture; calculator; pens/pencils, CSCEs and current license originals AND photocopies (if any); test fee ($15.00 for all ARRL sponsored exams as of 1/1/09, $14.00 for all W5YI sponsored Amateur (Ham) tests as of 1/1/05... $35 for commercial GROL); your social security number (FCC TIN) or FCC FRN. You must have a number prior to the exam.
For additional listings, check the ARRL Web site.
INSTANT UPGRADE information:
Effective February 23, 2007: An applicant holding a valid Certificate of Successful Completion of Examination (CSCE) for Element 3 (General) or Element 4 (Amateur Extra) may redeem it for an upgrade. A CSCE is good for 365 days from the date of issuance, no exceptions. For example, a Technician licensee holding a valid CSCE for Element 3 may apply at a Volunteer Examiner Coordinator (VEC) test session, pay the application fee, and receive an instant upgrade.
Previous instant upgrades : If you have proof of qualifying for an upgrade on April 15, 2000 or after, you must fill out form 605, pay the test fee, and present adequate documentation to obtain your instant upgrade, such as CSCEs, or an old license copy or callbook printout to verify code credit and/or credit for written elements. The FCC said VECs could use entries in the 1987 and earlier editions of the Radioamateurs Callbook to support the their pre-1987 Technician Class status if they have confidence in its accuracy. The QRZ website also has posted an old FCC (circa 1993) database that might help some amateurs establish their status. Just print out the webpage and take it to a VE exam session. For more information, check out the W5YI VEC web site.
Testing locations, dates, and times:
MOST HAMFESTS ALSO HAVE VE TESTING. CHECK THE INDIVIDUAL WEB SITES ABOVE FOR HAMFEST TESTING OPPORTUNITIES.
Bloomington, IN - web site Testing is held on the first Saturday of each month at the First United Church on East Third Street in Bloomington, just west of Eastland Plaza (by Circuit City and IU Credit Union). Testing always begins at 12:00 noon. Please arrive 20-30 minutes early, so that we can begin processing paperwork. For more information, contact John Maassen K9FK at k9fk@arrlDOTnet or 812-336-2311. (ARRL-VEC)
Evansville, IN - web site Saturday, January 31, February 28, March 28, April 25, May 30, June 27, July 25, August 29, September 26, October 31, and December 19, 2009 at 9 am. Evansville/Vanderburgh Red Cross, Lloyd Expwy. at Stockwell Rd by Tri-State ARS. Pre-registration is not required. ARRL-VEC. Contact Terry AA9MM tlbrooks@wowwayDOTcom or evenings 812-401-9632. (ARRL-VEC) flyer
Evansville, IN - web site Evansville Hamfest Saturday, November 29, 2008, 11 am. For more information or reservations, contact Jim Turner WB9PZB at 812-480-1266 or email
grosbahn@grosbahnDOTcom. (ARRL-VEC)
Franklin, IN - web site Johnson Co. EMA office basement at 9:30 a.m. following club meetings. Sponsored by Mid State ARC. Contact: David Wendt (317) 881-6531 Email: veteam@midstatehams(DOT)org (ARRL-VEC)
Greenfield, IN - web site Greenfield Central High School, 810 N. Broadway, Technology Ed. Room 316. Contact Larry Card, (317) 891-7762 cardrg@mwDOTnet (ARRL-VEC)
Madisonville, KY - web site DES Building (130 N. Franklin St.) on the 2nd Saturday of each EVEN Numbered Month
ARRL Amateur Radio and W5YI (NRE) Commercial Testing; Walk In's welcome; Testing starts at 3:00 PM Sponsor: Hopkins Co. Amateur Radio Assn.
Contact: Larry Cunningham KY4LC, 270/825-8593
ky4lc@arrlDOTnet
Paris, IL - web site 2nd Saturday of ODD numbered months, 8:30 am, at Burkybile Law Office, 15175 Us Highway 150, Paris, IL. Contact Terry Hackett KB9ZVA at 217-465-4884. (ARRL-VEC)
Terre Haute, IN - web site 1st Sunday of EVEN numbered months at 1pm at
1715 S. 8th St., east of the Glascol Building. Contact Ray Andrews, K9DUR at 812-535-3222 or k9dur@arrlDOTnet (ARRL-VEC)
Vincennes, IN - Vincennes University Technology Building. For more information, contact Phil Smith AA9ZZ at 812-888-5830 (work) or psmith@indian.vinuDOTedu. (ARRL-VEC)
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