Amateur Radio Training Classes and Exams

Locations of amateur radio exam sessions and training classes in the Delaware Valley (New Jersey, Eastern Penn, Maryland, Delaware)

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Note: Many Hamfests hold exam sessions. See the Delaware Valley Hamfest Calendar for this year's listing.

NEW JERSEY

Bellmawr, NJ
Bellmawr VE Team
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VE Testing (ARRL VEC)	Location:	Bellmawr Twp. Municipal Complex (behind Police Building) Lewis Ave & Browning Road, Bellmawr, NJ (Near I-295 & Black Horse Pike/Rt. 168)
	Date/Time:	Third Thursday of each month, 6:30 pm
	Contact:	Dianne Nafis, N2LCQ, 609-227-6281
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Bridgewater, NJ
Cherryville Repeater Association (CRA) - W2CRA
Training	Location:	Somerset County Technical Institute, Bridgewater, NJ
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	Contact:	Barry Campbell, W2CGX, 908 526-8900, ext 7229
	E-Mail:	bcampbell@scettc.org
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VE Testing (ARRL VEC)	Location:
	Date/Time:	Occasional
	Contact:	Barry Campbell, W2CGX, 908 526-8900, ext 7229 Talk-In: 147.375+
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Camden, NJ
Victor Amateur Radio Association (VARA) - W2VTM
Training	Location:	L-3 Communications Systems 1 Federal Street, Camden, NJ 08103 NOTE: Classes for L-3/LMC Employees, family & visitors only
	Date/Time:	As Required
	Contact:	Tim Ohrman, x4797
	E-Mail:	Timothy.Ohrman@L-3Com.com
	Web Site:	http://www.qsl.net/w2vtm/
VE Testing (ARRL VEC)	Location:	L-3 Communications Systems 1 Federal Street, Camden, NJ 08103
	Date/Time:	Occasional
	Contact:	Tim Ohrman, x4797
	E-Mail:	Timothy.Ohrman@L-3Com.com
	Web Site:	http://www.qsl.net/w2vtm/

Hopewell, NJ
Delaware Valley Radio Association
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VE Testing (ARRL VEC)	Location:	Hopewell branch of the Mercer County Library, West Delaware Ave., Pennington, NJ 08534
	Date/Time:	Third Saturday bi-monthly, 12:30 pm
	Contact:	Don Wright, AA2F - DVRA Hotline: 609 882-2240
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Vorhees, NJ
South Jersey Radio Association (SJRA)
Training	Location:	Vorhees Middle School, Evesham Road & Holly Oak Drive
	Date/Time:	Tuesdays, 7:00 to 9:00 pm
	Contact:	Jim Vecchiola, KR2T, 856-424-9555
	E-Mail:	classes@sjra.org
	Web Site:	http://www.sjra.org
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Toms River, NJ
Jersey Shore Amateur Radio Society
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VE Testing (ARRL VEC)	Location:	Riverwood Recreation Center (directions) Riverwood Drive and Whitesville Road Toms River, NJ 08753
	Date/Time:	3rd Wed, at 7:30 pm
	Contact:	Ed Genoino, WA2NDA, 609-971-2792
	E-Mail:	wa2nda@aol.com
	Web Site:	http://www.jsars.org

PENNSYLVANIA

Philadelphia, PA
Phil-Mont Mobile Radio Club
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VE Testing (ARRL VEC)	Location:	Franklin Institute, 18th St. & Ben Franklin Parkway
	Date/Time:	First Thursday of each month
	Contact:	Dusty Rhoads, 215-879-0505 or 215-482-0386 Or write: Phil-Mont Mobile Radio Club, PO Box 88, Abington, PA 19001-0088 215-448-1139 (24-hour club information) Talk-In: 147.030 & 444.80 (PL 186.2)
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	Web Site:	http://www.phil-mont.org/#License Examinations

Warminster, PA
Warminster Amateur Radio Club
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VE Testing (ARRL VEC)	Location:	Warminster Recreational and Educational Center (The WREC Center) Little Lane Warminster, PA
	Date/Time:	Last Wednesday of each month (except August)
	Contact:	Tom Michaud, WA3TQJ, 215- 343-3494 (7-9 PM)
	E-Mail:	tomwa3tqj@yahoo.com
	Web Site:	http://www.k3dn.org

MARYLAND

Annapolis and Glen Burnie, MD
Maryland Mobileers Amateur Radio Club
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VE Testing (Laurel VEC)	Location:	Glen Burnie and Odenton, MD
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	Contact:	Glen Burnie or Odenton sites - Jerry Gavin (NU3D) at (410) 761-1423 Annapolis - Lois Turner (KA3VVQ) at (410) 647-4178
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	Web Site:	http://www.space4less.com/usr/mmarc/ve.htm

Davidsonville, MD
Anne Arundel Radio Club (AARC) - W3VPR
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VE Testing (Laurel VEC)	Location:	Davidsonville, MD
	Date/Time:	2nd Saturday of each month
	Contact:	Oscar, NV3G at 301 262-3392
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	Web Site:	http://home.att.net/~n3szw/aarc.html#tests

Laurel, MD
Laurel Amateur Radio Club (LARC)
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VE Testing (Laurel VEC)	Location:	LARC Club House, Woman's Club of Laurel building, 384 Main Street, Laurel, MD
	Date/Time:	3rd Saturday of each month, 9:00 am
	Contact:	John Creel (WB3GXW) at 301 572-5124 after 6:00 pm
	E-Mail:	larc@webtrek.com
	Web Site:	http://www.webtrek.com/md/larc/events/testing.html

Towson, MD
Baltimore Amateur Radio Club (BARC)
Training	Location:	Baltimore County Board of Education
	Date/Time:	TBD
	Contact:	410-HAM-TALK
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	Web Site:	http://www.baltarc.com/training.html
VE Testing (Laurel VEC)	Location:	Towson Presbyterian Church, Chesapeake & Central Avenues, Towson, MD
	Date/Time:	4th Saturday of even-numbered months except December Registration at 10 AM
	Contact:	410-HAM-TALK (voice mail box TEST (8378))
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	Web Site:	http://www.baltarc.com/testsess.html

DELAWARE

None identified as yet.

What To Bring To The Exam

First, make sure you register by contacting the VE Team Coordinator. This ensures that you have everything you need and that you have the correct time and place (and that the exam session has not been cancelled). Ask for directions if you are not familiar with the exam location. Be sure you arrive promptly.

If you have any special needs (blind, deaf, handicapped, etc.) be sure to notify the Exam Coordinator so special accommodations can be made for you.

Bring with you:

Two forms of identification, one of which should be a valid photo ID
(Driver's License, School ID, Social Security Card, Passport, Birth Certificate, etc.)
Completed FCC Form 605 (also available at the test site; Download in PDF format or WordPerfect 6)
If upgrading, your original license and one photocopy (photocopy will not be returned)
Any Certificates of Successful Completion of Examination (CSCE) and one photocopy for elements previously passed
(CSCE's are valid for only one year from date of issue)
Medical Exemption (signed by your doctor) if applicable (Morse code exam elements only)
A check to cover the exam session fee (nominal amount, about $5-10)
Paper, pencils (2 or more with erasers)
Calculator (particularly for higher-grade exams). If programmable, you may have to erase before taking exam
Anything else your Exam Coordinator asks you to bring

Good Luck!

Volunteer Examiner Coordinators (VEC)

These are the folks who sponsor the exams, handle the paperwork, and forward the results to the FCC:

Code	Web Address	Mailing Address and Phone Number	E-mail Address
ARRL	ARRL	American Radio Relay League, Inc., VEC Department 225 Main Street Newington, CT 06111-1494 Tel: (860) 594-0300 \| Fax: (860) 594-0339	vec@arrl.org
W5YI	W5YI	The W5YI Group, Inc. 2000 E. Randol Mill Road, Suite 608-A Arlington, TX 76011 Tel: (817) 461-6443 \| Fax: (817) 548-9594	fmaia@internetMCI.com
Laurel VEC	Laurel ARC	Laurel Amateur Radio Club, Inc. P.O. Box 3039 Laurel, MD 20709-3039 Tel: (301) 317-7819	rbusch@erols.com

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