YCARS Amateur Radio Exam-August 2025

YCARS holds VE Tests every other month on the 3rd Saturday of the month at 9:30 AM promptly. Please arrive 15 mins early to complete your paperwork.

Cost is $14. (Cash Only)

Bring government issued picture ID. Basic Calculators are allowed but not programmable ones.

New licensees must obtain an FRN number from the FCC prior to testing. You can do that when you Register Here (with Hamstudy)

With the exception of testing during our annual Hamfest, YCARS testing sessions are held at the YCARS Clubhouse, 2051 Squire Road, Rock Hill, SC.

For more information, contact our testing team at testing@ycars.org or Visit us at https://www.ycars.org/

ARDC-NRAO created free online classes for people to get licensed.

Technician: https://superknova.org/technician-course/

General: https://superknova.org/general-course/

More Info: https://public.nrao.edu/news/unlock-the-secrets-of-the-invisible-radio-universe-with-superknova/