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 Regional Operations and Communications Facility (ROC) 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 ROC is located at 656 W Winchester Rd, Libertyville, IL 60048.

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