Ham Radio License VE Exams

Meeting Time & Date
Monthly on the 3rd Wednesday

See below for list of monthly dates

Meeting Site

Northwest Christian Academy School

16401 N 43rd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85053


Parking
Enter the South Parking lot
go to the East side of the parking lot
Enter school through Gate 9
Follow signs to Room 423

Exam Time

Check-in: 5:30
Last Check-in: 6:30

First Exams: 6:00 pm
Final Exams: 6:00

Thunderbird Amateur Radio Club board offers ham radio license exams every 3rd Wednesday of the month. Ham radio licenses for technical, general and extra are given at this time. Examinations are through the Laurel VEC system, so it’s 100% electronic and efficient. Advantages of taking a ham radio exam through the Thunderbird Amateur Radio Club & Laurel VEC include electronic registration, efficient test taking workflow plus it’s free! Those who pass the technician get their call sign in less then 24 hours, so you can start operating right after that! If you’re upgrading to general or extra, you’re officially upgraded per the FCC in less then 24 hours as well.

Those who wish to take the exam through TBARC are required to register ahead of time. No walk-ins will be accepted.

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Contact TBARC VE Coordinator

Contact The VE Coordinator

2025 Exam Dates

  • January 11 (Hamfest)
  • January 15
  • February 19
  • March 19
  • April 16
  • May 21
  • June 18
  • July 16
  • August 20
  • September 17
  • October 15
  • November 19
  • December 17

What To Bring

  • Own black or blue pen & two pencils
  • Photo ID
  • Photocopy of your license and any CSCE you will use to upgrade
  • Your FCC Registration Number (FRN)
    • FRN number is required for online & in-person registration. Please register for one prior to going to the exam.
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