ATVET - Albany Troy Volunteer Examiner Team Schedule

ATVET will again be holding their exam sessions in the C.I.I. Building (Low Center for Industrial Innovations), Room 3045, on the Campus of RPI. Examination room doors will open 40 minutes prior to the exam time, with exams starting at the times indicated above. NOBODY will be admitted into the exam room after the starting time. ATVET never requires any pre-registration for any of their exams. Starting January 1, the fee charged all applicants at ARRL VEC-coordinated Amateur Radio examination sessions will be $15.00 either cash, or check ( payable to ARRL-VEC ). This fee is required from all candidates taking any of the exam elements offered by this team.

Make sure you bring proper identification (either one picture ID or two non-picture IDs). Also bring all of your original documentation (current license, CSCEs...etc.), along with photocopies, calculators, pens and pencils to the exam session. Candidates should bring their Social Security numbers to place on the application form (FCC Form 605). The Social Security Number is required to register in ULS and CORES. Anyone needing special handicap arrangements is asked to call in advance. The CII Building is handicapped accessible.

Talk-in on 145.17/R .

This link allows you to search the ARRL website for upcoming exam sessions.

Here is a link to a local group holding classes: Capital Area Radio Enthusiasts (CARE)

Q. Do I need to pre-register for an ATVET session?
A. We do not require pre-registration for most candidates, but we do strongly encourage candidates to call ahead if any of the following apply:

Candidates with physical disabilities who would request special accommodations.
Candidates who wish to obtain grandfathering credit for the General Class written test (Ele.3).
Parents or guardians of children under 18 years of age (to make sure that the Social Security Number and proper ID will be available).

Q. What should I bring to the exam?
A. Bring the items listed below.

Your Social Security Number
$15.00 exam fee (cash, check, or money order payable to ARRL/VEC)
Original and photocopy of current FCC amateur license
Original and photocopy of CSCE documents from prior exam sessions
Pens and pencils
Simple battery or solar-powered calculator

Special documentation if credit is requested for Element 3 (General class written) for Technician Class licenses issued prior to 3/21/87.

Q.What materials are not allowed at the exam session?
A. DO NOT bring these items!

Study materials

Programmable calculators

Computers

Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs)

Palm Pilots/devices with a keyboard

Cell phones or pagers

Q. What are acceptable photo IDs?

A. Any one (1) of the following:
Driver's License with photograph

Non-drivers Photo ID

Passport or Passport card

Military Photo ID

FCC Radiotelegraph License with photo

Q. What are acceptable non-photo IDs?

A. Any two (2) of the following:

Non-photo ID/driver's license (some states still have them)
Social Security Card
Birth certificate (must have the appropriate seal)
Minor's work permit
School report card
School ID card
Library card
Utility bill, bank statement or other business correspondence that specifically names the person
Postmarked envelope addressed to the person at his or her current mailing address as it appears on the Form 605

Q. How do I get registered in CORES (FRN Numbers or ULS (Taxpayer ID number)
A. As of 12/3/01, all candidates for new licenses and upgrades must have FCC-assigned CORES (FRN) numbers and ULS (Tax-payer identification) numbers. If you are not already registered in CORES and ULS, the ARRL/VEC will perform the registration as part of the exam processing.

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