| It has never been easier to become an Amateur | | | | Read the question pool and memorize the correct |
| Radio Operator or "Ham" Radio Operator. Ham radio | | | | answers. This is probably the only exam where you |
| once required the Ham to learn Morse code or CW | | | | get to see the exact questions on the exam with the |
| "Continuous Wave" as most Hams refer to it. | | | | correct answers before the test. There are several |
| The old test | | | | sites online where you can practice taking the test. |
| The tests used to be to receive CW at 5 words per | | | | Practice until you pass most of the time in the practice |
| minute for an entry level license, to receive13 words | | | | test. |
| per minute for an intermediate level license and to | | | | Taking the test |
| receive 20 words per minute for an Extra class | | | | Locate a Ham Radio VE testing session in your area |
| license. | | | | and find out when you can take your test. There is a |
| The New test | | | | nominal fee for the test. You can locate a testing |
| The FCC has abolished Morse code testing as a | | | | session by calling a local Amateur Radio club, by |
| requirement for an amateur radio license. Testing for | | | | contacting a local Armature Radio Operator or by |
| an amateur radio license is now a multiple choice test. | | | | simply doing an online search. Take and pass your test. |
| The questions for this test are taken from a pool of | | | | If you flunk "which you probably wont" you can just |
| questions. These questions and the correct answers | | | | retake it. After about a week you will receive your |
| to these questions are readily available. The American | | | | own unique Armature Radio Call sign from the FCC. |
| Amateur Radio League AARL web site has the | | | | Good Luck. |
| question pool available for free download. | | | | |