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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

2008

2009

  • March 7, 2009 (Sat) - Cave City, KY
    http://www.geocities.com/ky4x2000/
    Cave City Convention Center
    Talk in 146.94 -
  • March 1, 2008 (Sat) - Dugger, IN
    http://duggerarc.org
    Sullivan Co. Fairgrounds
    Talk in on 146.775-
  • March 14, 2009 (Sat) - Terre Haute, IN
    http://w9uuu.org
    Wabash Valley Fairgrounds
    Talk in on 146.685- (151.4)
  • March 29, 2008 (Sat) - Columbus, IN
    4-H Fairgrounds Community Building
    Talk in on 146.79- (100.0)
  • May 3, 2008 (Sat) - Madisonville, KY
    http://www.wb4jro.net
    Hopkins Co. EMA (130 N. Franklin)
    Talk in on 146.61-
  • May 15-17, 2009 (Fri thru Sun) - Dayton, OH Hamvention
    http://www.hamvention.org
    Hara Arena
    Talk in on 146.94-
  • July 12, 2008 (Sat)- Indianapolis, IN
    http://www.indyhamfest.com
    Camp Sertoma
    Talk in on 146.76-.


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 photocopies (if any); test fee ($14.00 for all 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: 

NEW! 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 26, March 29, April 26, May 31, June 28, July 26, August 30, September 27, October 25, and December 27, 2008 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)

Evansville, IN - Wednesday, August 13, 2008, 5 pm at the home of WB9PZB - 544 S. Hebron Ave. For more information or reservations, contact Jim Turner WB9PZB at 812-480-1266 or email grosbahn@grosbahnDOTcom.

Evansville, IN - web site Evansville Hamfest Saturday, November 29, 2008, 11 am. For more information or reservations, contact Bob McIntosh AA9VW at bob.bc2600@yahooDOTcom or 812-963-3923. (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

Terre Haute, IN - web site 1st Sunday of EVEN numbered months at 1pm at the Glascol Building located at 7th and Idaho St on the NE corner. Contact Ray Andrews, K9DUR at 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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This page was last modified on August 8, 2008 by Neil Rapp, WB9VPG