Amateur Radio License TESTING (VE Testing)
Lake County Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Services (R.A.C.E.S.) conducts ARRL VE ham radio license testing for all license classes every month at 7:00 PM at the Lake County Sheriff’s EOC building (EMA Classroom) in Libertyville (normally the 2nd Monday, 3rd Monday in September).
Our VE team can be available to coordinate special testing sessions for your club events, training sessions and hamfests. Contact our VE Liaison (see below) for additional information and availability.
NOTICE
Register in FCC CORES and receive your Federal Registration Number (FRN) before sitting for your exam to ensure your new license is processed quickly through the FCC Universal Licensing System (ULS).
To conduct any business with the FCC, you must register in CORES and be assigned an FRN. This number will be used to uniquely identify you for all transactions with the FCC.
View the FCC website (New Users Guide to ULS) for step-by-step instructions on the registration process.
For assistance, submit a request on the FCC Support Services page or call the FCC at 877-480-3201.
Contact
Lake County R.A.C.E.S. VE Liaison
Ben Miller – KD9BBB
kd9bbb@races.org
REGISTRATION
Please review the Test Session Rules prior to registering. By registering, you indicate your agreement with these rules.
Follow this link to Register.
At this time, we are not accepting walk-in candidates. Please register in advance so that we will have an accurate count of participants attending each test session.
Directions
The EOC is located on Milwaukee half way between Route 137 on the North and Route 176 on the South. West of I-94 and east of Butterfield Road and Route 45. The entrance to the parking area is off Winchester Rd. 1/8 mile (2nd driveway) west of Milwaukee Ave. The entrance to the building is in the is in the rear. Follow the signs to the EMA Classroom. For a map, go to Find Us.
Special Assistance
If applicants require special assistance for reading, mobility, sight, hearing, access, etc., please be sure to let the VE team know your specific requirements. We will make every effort to accommodate your needs.
What you should bring to the test session
Test Fees
$15.00 (per test session for all tests. For those 16 years old and under the fee is paid by Lake County R.A.C.E.S. (for first license only – Refund issued upon successful passing of element 2). Please bring the exact amount or make your check payable to Lake County R.A.C.E.S.
ID’s
Two required, one with a photo.
Ham License
Bring a photocopy.
CSCE
Bring the original and a photocopy.
Other Pertinent Documentation
(proof of previous license or grandfather documentation, etc.)
Bring the original and a photocopy. Contact the administrator before the session to confirm the document requirements for an expired license.