WB9ZPH ARRL Volunteer Examiner team (Garland and Mesquite (Texas) area)

Note:  This site is currently under development  At this time, the correct team page is:  http://sites.google.com/sites/wb9zph

Are you looking for a local amateur radio testing team to get a new or upgraded ham radio license?  Walk-ins are welcome at any of our sessions.   However, if you can let us know that you plan to attend, we can better plan for the number of attendees at a session.  To notify us that you'll be attending or if you have any further questions, contact
Janet Crenshaw, WB9ZPH via email at [email protected] or use (972) 302-9992 for voice or text messages.


Also, if you're looking for help in preparing for your exam, we've gathered some information on self-study materials including practice exams here for you.

Bring:

  • $15 is the current test fee. We prefer the exact amount in cash.

  • A government photo id (drivers license preferred).

  • Your FCC Federal Registration Number (FRN).  If you already have a license, your FRN is on it. If you do not have one already, this page will show you the procedure.  We WILL have internet access at the test session so you can register for an FRN before you start your test.  If you want to do this, make sure you have your social security number as that is required during the registration process.

  • If you already have a license or have taken an exam and passed it, check this page for more things to bring.

Upcoming scheduled exams in 2019

Select the session below that you want to attend and a web page will open with session information, a map, and any needed parking instructions. (Exams in Garland normally start at 7:30pm the 4th Thursday of each month unless otherwise indicated: 
In Mesquite, they start at 7pm the 2nd Thursday of each month).

Exams offered by other VE teams:

If one of the above sessions don't fit your schedule, you can search the ARRL exam database for exams given by other teams.

After your exam

Have you taken your exam and want to see if you've been assigned a call sign yet?  Or do you want to print a copy of your license?  Go to the FCC ULS here: http://wireless.fcc.gov/uls/index.htm?job=home  Log into 'online filing' and you can see the status of your application or print your license.

Are you interested in getting a vanity call sigh?  The ARRL has some good information here: http://www.arrl.org/vanity-call-signs.   It's easy, and there's no charge by the FCC to get a vanity call.

Do you want your amateur radio call sign on your car license plates.  Go to TxDMV.GOV and click on 'order'.

You can also quite easy (and free) to renew your license directly with the FCC at http://wireless.fcc.gov/uls.

Please note that the above site will probably change on March 1 since the info on renewing or changing your license isn't updated with the most recent FCC changes. 

After March 1 2019, you will need an FCC username and password. 

Do you want to join our VE team?

We have a very active ARRL Volunteer Examiner team that serves the Garland and Mesquite areas east of Dallas.  FYI: we are not run by any Amateur Radio Club and you do not have join a specific club to be part of our team. If you are interested becoming a Volunteer Examiner, you only need a General class license or higher to be a VE.  However, being a VE is a great reason to upgrade to Amateur Extra.  And if you’re already a VE, upgrading to Extra is easy via http://www.hamradiolicenseexam.com/free-extra-course-for-active-volunteer-examiners.htm.
  • This page on the ARRL site allows you to download the current VE manual or read it online, and has information on how to get your ARRL VE credentials.  Once you pass the review and have your ARRL VE credentials, you are very welcome to help out with our team.

  • OR contact Janet Crenshaw, WB9ZPH or via telephone at (972) 302-9992 for additional information. I have packets with VE applications, a current VE manual I can lend out, and all the material you need to get your ARRL VE credentials.  There is no cost to you to become an ARRL VE.


** This page last updated by WB9ZPH on 1/29/2019..  Please send any corrections to [email protected].