Anyone wishing to register for a Licensing Exam Session should email the BARC VE Coordinator at rekcec@embarqmail.com at least five days prior to your desired exam date.
We no longer accept walk-in examinees due to FCC administration requirements.
To take any examination, you will need to present:
1. One state or federal photo ID, or two non-photo IDs,
2. An FRN number acquired by clicking here,
3. A current amateur radio operators license, only if previously issued.
4. And finally, a Laurel VEC Form 605 for each Exam Session you attend. Forms should be requested from the VE BARC Coordinator at the above email address.
The FCC now requires a valid email address to register for an FRN and to pay the $35.00 FCC fee to obtain your amateur radio operators license when you pass an exam.
Exams offered through Laurel VEC at BARC continue to be free.
Questions may be directed to Chris Ecker, KY4QE at 276-236-2408.
To take any examination, you will need to present:
1. One state or federal photo ID, or two non-photo IDs,
2. An FRN number acquired by clicking here,
3. A current amateur radio operators license, only if previously issued.
4. And finally, a Laurel VEC Form 605 for each Exam Session you attend. Forms should be requested from the VE BARC Coordinator at the above email address.
The FCC now requires a valid email address to register for an FRN and to pay the $35.00 FCC fee to obtain your amateur radio operators license when you pass an exam.
Exams offered through Laurel VEC at BARC continue to be free.
Questions may be directed to Chris Ecker, KY4QE at 276-236-2408.
Amateur Radio Exam Session details can be found at: https://larc-vec.org/home.php
Our Exam Sessions fall under "BPARC" when anyone searches the state "VA".
Additionally, there are details for other testing sites if someone needs a particular time frame or if they're closer to a particular location.
Our Exam Sessions fall under "BPARC" when anyone searches the state "VA".
Additionally, there are details for other testing sites if someone needs a particular time frame or if they're closer to a particular location.
Upcoming Testing Sessions for 2025
April 10th @ 7PM, First Christian Church, Galax
June 28th @ 1PM, Higher Ground Retreat, Hillsville
October 9th @ 7PM, S.A.R. Bldg, Hillsville