Amateur Radio License TESTING (VE Testing)
Lake County Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Services (RACES) conducts ARRL VE ham radio license testing for all license classes, the second Monday every month (3rd Monday in September and January) at 7:00 PM at the Lake County Sheriff’s EOC building in Libertyville, IL. Our VE team can be available to coordinate special testing sessions for your club events, training sessions and hamfests. Contact our VE administrator (see below) for additional information and availability.
BEFORE YOU REGISTER
To conduct any business with the FCC, you must register in their CORES system and obtain an FCC Registration Number (FRN). This number will be used to uniquely identify you for all transactions. Register in FCC CORES and receive your FRN before sitting for your exam. We cannot test you if you do not have a valid FRN.
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.
DIRECTIONS
The EOC is located on Milwaukee Ave 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 County campus is on Winchester Rd, the first driveway west of Milwaukee Ave. Turn North, and the EOC building will be on the right, at the base of the radio tower. Follow the signs to the EMA Classroom. For a map, go to Find Us.
REGISTRATION
Please review the Test Session Rules prior to registering. By registering, you indicate your agreement with these rules.
Follow this link to Register for the desired session. At this time, we don’t accept walk-in candidates. Please register in advance so that we will have an accurate count of participants attending each test session.
WHAT TO BRING
Test Fees
$15.00 fee covers up to all three test elements at one session. An additional fee is required to repeat a failed element. For those 16 years old and under, RACES will refund your fee upon successfully passing element 2 for the technician license. Please bring the exact amount or make your check payable to Lake County RACES.
ID’s
Two required, one with a photo.
Ham License
You do not need a copy of your ham license, unless you have an expired license. In that case, bring a photocopy.
Certificate of Successful Completion of Exam (CSCE)
You do not need a copy of a previous CSCE, unless you have an expired license. In that case, bring a photocopy if you have it.
Other Pertinent Documentation
If you have an expired license, bring the original and a photocopy of your license, CSCE and any other documents to prove previous licensure. Contact the administrator prior to the session to discuss what testing and documentation is needed.
SPECIAL ASSISTANCE
If you 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. Contact the Administrator prior to the session.
Contact
Lake County RACES VE Administrator
Ben Miller – KD9BBB
kd9bbb@races.org