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SUMMARY:HAM EXAM TEST SESSION AUG 24\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:Sonora CA HAM EXAM SESSION\n\nSponsor: TCARESTime: 9:30 AM (Walk-ins allowed) Contact: Grayson L. Rehn (209) 962-4661 \n\n\n\n\n\nWhat to Bring to an ARRL Exam Session:\n\n\n\n      1.  MANDATORY BEFORE THE EXAM           FCC Registration Number (FRN):  Examinees are required by            the FCC to submit your FRN with your license application form.            New license applicants must create an FCC user account and            register their Social Security Number (SSN) in the FCC Commission            Registration System (CORES) before attending exam sessions.             Registrants will be assigned an FRN which will be used in all license           transactions with the FCC. For instructions on how to register your           SSN and receive an FRN from the FCC\, visit the CORES Registration           page and the FCC’s Registration instructions page.           Per FCC rules\, a valid email address is also mandatory on the            application form to receive FCC correspondence\, including the official           copy of your Amateur Radio license.      2.  One legal photo ID (identification):            a. State Driver’s License           b. Government issued Passport            c. Military or Law Enforcement Officer Photo ID card           d. Student School Photo ID card           e. State Photo ID card       3.  If no photo ID is available\, two forms of identification:           a. Non-photo State ID card (some states still have them)           b. Birth certificate (must have the appropriate seal)           c. Social security card           d. Employer’s wage statement or Minor’s work permit           e. School ID card           f. School or Public Library card           g. Utility bill\, bank statement or other business correspondence that                specifically names the person; or a postmarked envelope addressed               to the person at his or her current mailing address as it appears on               the Form 605.      4.  Students/minors without a photo ID need to bring only one of the            above items if a legal guardian presents their photo ID; otherwise             two non-photo IDs are required. ARRL will cover the one-time FCC            application fee for new license candidates younger than 18-years            old for tests administered under the ARRL VEC program.        5.  If applicable\, bring a printed copy of your Amateur Radio license           or be able to show proof of the license in the official FCC database.           Acceptable copies or printouts of licenses are available from the           following sources: the official license or reference license printed            from the FCC website or license data printed from the ARRL website            or QRZ website. The original(s) and photocopy(s) of any Certificates            of Successful Completion of Examination (CSCE) you may hold from            previous exam sessions. If your license has already been issued by            the FCC\, the CSCE showing license credit is not needed. The            candidate is require to show proof of the current license to the team             but the team is no longer required to submit the proof to the VEC.           Expired license proof must be submitted to the team and to the            VEC for processing to FCC. These photocopies will not be returned.            Instructions on how to obtain an official FCC license copy are on            our Obtain License Copy web page.       6.  Two number two pencils with erasers and a pen for in-person sessions.       7.  A calculator with the memory erased and formulas cleared is allowed.             You may not bring any written notes or calculations into the exam session.            Slide rules and logarithmic tables are acceptable\, as long as they’re free            of notes and formulas. Cell phone must be silenced or turned off during             the exam session and the phones’ calculator function may not be used.           In addition\, iPhones\, iPads\, Androids\, smartphones\, Blackberry devices            and all similar electronic devices with a calculator capability\, may NOT            be used.      8.  Bring a check\, a money order or cash to cover the exam session fee $15.00      9.  Be aware that some information about you will be made publicly available            on the FCC’s website (FCC Licensee Privacy) including a felony conviction            status. All applicants must answer the Basic Qualification Question (felony            conviction status question) on the 605 Form at the exam session.            Applicants that answer “YES” for the question must follow these FCC            procedures: FCC qualification question instructions
URL:https://tcares.net/event/ham-exam-test-session2024/
LOCATION:Tuolumne County Library\, 480 Greenley Rd\, Sonora\, 95370\, United States
CATEGORIES:Test
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230325T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230325T113000
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CREATED:20230121T200245Z
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SUMMARY:Ham Radio FCC Exam Session
DESCRIPTION:Contact: Grayson L. Rehn (209) 962-4661Location: Sonora County Library480 Greenley RdMeeting RoomSonora CA 95370-5956 \n\n\n\n\nBring a legal photo ID (driver’s license\, passport) and a second form of identification:\n\nbirth certificate (must have the appropriate seal)\n\n\n\nsocial security card\n\n\n\nlibrary card\n\n\n\nutility bill\, bank statement or other business correspondence thatspecifically names the person; or a postmarked envelope addressedto the person at his or her current mailing address as it appears onthe Form 605.\n\n\n\n\n\nStudents/minors may bring any of the above items and/or a school ID\, minor’s work permit\, report card\, or a legal guardian may present a photo ID.\n\n\n\nYour FCC issued Federal Registration Number (FRN); VEC’s are required by the FCC to submit your FRN number with your license application form. For instructions on how to receive a FRN\, visit the FCC’s registration instructions page.  Please note that some exam teams will only accept a valid FRN on your application. Check with your local exam team before exam day.\n\n\n\nIf applicable\, bring either a photocopy of your current Amateur Radio license or a reference copy printed out from the FCC website\, the license information printed from ARRL website or QRZ website\, or the original(s) and photocopy(s) of any Certificates of Successful Completion of Examination (CSCE) you may hold from previous exam sessions. If your license has already been issued by FCC\, the CSCE showing license credit is not needed. The photocopy(s) will not be returned.\n\n\n\nTwo number two pencils with erasers and a pen.\n\n\n\nA calculator with the memory erased and formulas cleared is allowed.\n\n\n\nYou may not bring any written notes or calculations into the exam session.\n\n\n\nSlide rules and logarithmic tables are acceptable\, as long as they’re free of notes and formulas. \n\n\n\nCell phone must be silenced or turned off during the exam session and the phones’ calculator function may not be used.\n\n\n\nIn addition\, iPhones\, iPads\, Androids\, smartphones\, Blackberry devices and all similar electronic devices with a calculator capability\, may NOT be used.\n\n\n\nBring a check or cash to cover the exam session fee of $15.
URL:https://tcares.net/event/ham-radio-fcc-exam-session/
LOCATION:Tuolumne County Library\, 480 Greenley Rd\, Sonora\, 95370\, United States
CATEGORIES:Test
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220625T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220625T103000
DTSTAMP:20260423T093432
CREATED:20220615T225545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220615T230425Z
UID:5035-1656147600-1656153000@tcares.net
SUMMARY:EXAM SESSION JUNE 25\, 2022 9:00 AM
DESCRIPTION:Ham Exam Scheduled: JUNE 25\n\nTCARES will offer a HAM License Exam session. \n\nAll classes of testing will be offered. \nThis session is open to all who want to take the FCC Ham Exam.\nAll new applicants must have an FRN number and an email address for the paperwork. \nBring two forms of Identification. (Drivers License and Credit Card or Phone Bill)\nAlso bring $15 for the testing fee. \n\n—GET REQUIRED FRN NUMBER INSTRUCTIONS \n—Questions:Grayson KE6KYIpapa-bird@sbcglobal.net209-962-4661
URL:https://tcares.net/event/exam-session-june-25-2022-900-am/
LOCATION:Mi-Wuk Sugar Pine Fire Station\, 24247 Highway 108\, Mi Wuk Village\, CA\, 95383\, United States
CATEGORIES:Test
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211113T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211113T113000
DTSTAMP:20260423T093432
CREATED:20211022T232707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211022T232739Z
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SUMMARY:EXAM SESSION NOV 13\, 2021 9:30 AM
DESCRIPTION:Sonora CA\n\nHam Exam Scheduled: NOV 13\, 2021\nTCARES will offer a HAM License Exam session on SATURDAY NOV 13 @ 9:30 am \n\nAll classes of testing will be offered. \nThis session is open to all who want to take the FCC Ham Exam.\nAll new applicants must have an FRN number and an email address for the paperwork. \nBring two forms of Identification. (Drivers License and Credit Card or Phone Bill)\nAlso bring $15 for the testing fee. \n\n—GET REQUIRED FRN NUMBER INSTRUCTIONS— \n\nAddress\n\n\nGroveland Evangelical Free Church\n19172 Ferretti Rd\nGroveland\, CA 95321\n\nhttps://goo.gl/maps/BzEsSpB3UCU6yJ7H6 \n—Questions:Grayson KE6KYIpapa-bird@sbcglobal.net209-962-4661
URL:https://tcares.net/event/ham-test-nov-2021/
LOCATION:Tuolumne County Library\, 480 Greenley Rd\, Sonora\, 95370\, United States
CATEGORIES:Test
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200425T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200425T113000
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CREATED:20200107T010340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200322T002900Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED: HAM EXAM SESSION April 25\, 2020
DESCRIPTION:CANCELLED:\nSonora CA\n\nHAM EXAM SESSION \n04/25/2020Sponsor: TCARES\nDate: Apr 25 2020\nTime: 9:00 AM (Walk-ins allowed)\nContact: Grayson L. Rehn\n(209) 962-4661\nEmail: papa-bird@sbcglobal.net\nVEC: ARRL/VEC\nLocation: Sonora County Library\n480 Greenley Rd\nMeeting Room\nSonora CA 95370-5956
URL:https://tcares.net/event/ham-exam-session-april-25-2020/
LOCATION:Tuolumne County Library\, 480 Greenley Rd\, Sonora\, 95370\, United States
CATEGORIES:Test
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200222T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200222T113000
DTSTAMP:20260423T093432
CREATED:20200107T005947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200107T010020Z
UID:2129-1582362000-1582371000@tcares.net
SUMMARY:EXAM SESSION Feb 22\, 2020
DESCRIPTION:Sonora CA\n\nHAM EXAM SESSION \n02/22/2020 \nSponsor: TCARESDate: Feb 22 2020 Time: 9:00 AM (Walk-ins allowed) Contact: Grayson L. Rehn(209) 962-4661Email: papa-bird@sbcglobal.netVEC: ARRL/VECLocation: Sonora County Library480 Greenley RdMeeting RoomSonora CA 95370-5956
URL:https://tcares.net/event/exam-session-feb-22-2020/
LOCATION:Tuolumne County Library\, 480 Greenley Rd\, Sonora\, 95370\, United States
CATEGORIES:Test
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191123T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191123T113000
DTSTAMP:20260423T093432
CREATED:20191111T033037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191111T041816Z
UID:2043-1574503200-1574508600@tcares.net
SUMMARY:EXAM SESSION November 23rd.
DESCRIPTION:EXAM SESSION \nSponsor: TCARES\nDate: Nov 23 2019\nTime: 10:00 AM (Walk-ins allowed)\nContact: Grayson L. Rehn\n(209) 962-4661\nEmail: papa-bird@sbcglobal.net\nVEC: ARRL/VEC\nLocation: Sonora County Library\n480 Greenley Rd\nMeeting Room\nSonora CA 95370-5956
URL:https://tcares.net/event/exam-session/
LOCATION:Tuolumne County Library\, 480 Greenley Rd\, Sonora\, 95370\, United States
CATEGORIES:Test
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190928T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190928T113000
DTSTAMP:20260423T093432
CREATED:20190120T061155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190729T025613Z
UID:1325-1569664800-1569670200@tcares.net
SUMMARY:HAM EXAM SESSION September
DESCRIPTION:09/28/2019 \nSponsor: TCARES\nDate: Sep 28 2019\nTime: 9:00 AM (Walk-ins allowed)\nContact: Grayson L. Rehn\n(209) 962-4661\nEmail: papa-bird@sbcglobal.net\nVEC: ARRL/VEC\nLocation: Sonora County Library\n480 Greenley Rd\nMeeting Room\nSonora CA 95370-5956
URL:https://tcares.net/event/ham-exam-session-2/
LOCATION:Tuolumne County Library\, 480 Greenley Rd\, Sonora\, 95370\, United States
CATEGORIES:Test
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190622T040000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190623T040000
DTSTAMP:20260423T093432
CREATED:20180723T003425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181030T211326Z
UID:710-1561176000-1561262400@tcares.net
SUMMARY:2019 ARRL TCARES FIELD DAY
DESCRIPTION:Field Day is ham radio’s open house. Every June\, more than 40\,000 hams throughout North America set up temporary transmitting stations in public places to demonstrate ham radio’s science\, skill and service to our communities and our nation. It combines public service\, emergency preparedness\, community outreach\, and technical skills all in a single event. Field Day has been an annual event since 1933\, and remains the most popular event in ham radio.
URL:https://tcares.net/event/2019-arrl-tcares-field-day/
LOCATION:Mi-Wuk Sugar Pine Fire Station\, 24247 Highway 108\, Mi Wuk Village\, CA\, 95383\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social,Test,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190427T030000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190427T043000
DTSTAMP:20260423T093432
CREATED:20190120T060614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190323T000019Z
UID:1319-1556334000-1556339400@tcares.net
SUMMARY:HAM EXAM SESSION
DESCRIPTION:04/27/2019 \nSponsor: TCARES\nDate: Apr 27 2019\nTime: 10:00 AM (Walk-ins allowed)\nContact: Grayson L. Rehn\n(209) 962-4661\nEmail: papa-bird@sbcglobal.net\nVEC: ARRL/VEC\nLocation: Sheriff CSU office at the Junction
URL:https://tcares.net/event/ham-exam-session-april/
LOCATION:SHERIFF CSU OFFICE\, 13775 Mono Way\, Sonora\, CA\, 95370\, United States
CATEGORIES:Test
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181124T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181124T023000
DTSTAMP:20260423T093432
CREATED:20180202T094117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180924T094337Z
UID:279-1543021200-1543026600@tcares.net
SUMMARY:TCARES Ham Radio Exam Session NOV 2018
DESCRIPTION:Click here to learn how to study for your ham test. \nWhat to Bring to the Sonora Ham Test Exam Session:\nMAP OF SONORA TEST LOCATION \n\nA legal photo ID (driver’s license\, passport) and a second of identification:\n\nbirth certificate (must have the appropriate seal)\nsocial security card\nlibrary card\nutility bill\, bank statement or other business correspondence that\nspecifically names the person; or a postmarked envelope addressed\nto the person at his or her current mailing address as it appears on\nthe Form 605.\n\n\nStudents/minors may bring any of the above items and/or a school ID\, minor’s work permit\, report card\, or a legal guardian may present a photo ID.\nSocial Security Number (SSN) or your FCC issued Federal Registration Number (FRN); VEC’s are required by the FCC to submit either your SSN or your FRN number with your license application form. If you prefer not to give your SSN at the exam session\, then you may register your SSN with the FCC before exam day. Once you have a FCC issued FRN\, you may no longer use your SSN on the application. For instructions on how to register your SSN with the FCC and receive a FRN\, visit the FCC’s FAQ page and the FCC’s registration instructions page.  Please note that some exam teams will only accept a valid FRN on your application. Check with your local exam team before exam day.\nIf applicable\, bring either a photocopy of your current Amateur Radio license or a reference copy printed out from the FCC website\, the license information printed from ARRL website or QRZ website\, or the original(s) and photocopy(s) of any Certificates of Successful Completion of Examination (CSCE) you may hold from previous exam sessions. If your license has already been issued by FCC\, the CSCE showing license credit is not needed. The photocopy(s) will not be returned.\nTwo number two pencils with erasers and a pen.\nA calculator with the memory erased and formulas cleared is allowed.\nYou may not bring any written notes or calculations into the exam session.\nSlide rules and logarithmic tables are acceptable\, as long as they’re free of notes and formulas. \nCell phone must be silenced or turned off during the exam session and the phones’ calculator function may not be used.\nIn addition\, iPhones\, iPads\, Androids\, smartphones\, Blackberry devices and all similar electronic devices with a calculator capability\, may NOT be used.\nBring a check or cash to cover the exam session fee of $15.\n\n\nTime: 9:00 AM (Walk-ins allowed)\nContact: Grayson L. Rehn\n(209) 962-4661\nEmail: papa-bird@sbcglobal.net\nVEC: ARRL/VEC\nLocation: Tuolumne County Library\n480 Greenley Rd\nSonora CA 95370-5956
URL:https://tcares.net/event/ham-radio-exam-session-nov-2018/
LOCATION:Tuolumne County Library\, 480 Greenley Rd\, Sonora\, 95370\, United States
CATEGORIES:Test
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