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Sponsored by:
Bruce Anderson, W1LUS, Contact Examiner
16 Regis Rd.
Tewksbury, MA 01876
(978)851-2886 
W1LUS@arrl.net
Billerica Amateur Radio Association
Place:

Chelmsford Public Charter School
42 Brick Kiln Rd.
Chelmsford, MA 01824

 Time:

7:30 PM on the second Wednesday of each month – except July and August
Members of your exam team at work:

Bruce, W1LUS

 
January 11, 2005 July , 2005*
February 9, 2005 August , 2005*
March 9, 2005 September 14, 2005
April 13, 2005 October 12, 2005
May 11, 2005 November 9, 2005
June 8, 2005 December 14, 2005
  *July & August no exams 
All elements administered – Tech through Extra Exams and code tapes developed by
the ARRL VEC
Walk-ins welcome – no preregistration required Plenty of free parking
Handicap Accessible – 
Call in advance for special needs		 Talk-in on the Billerica Repeater – 
147.120 MHz PL 103.5HZ
Code exams use the Farnsworth method. With 15 
WPM characters with 5 WPM Character spacing.
The code test may be passed with one minute of
solid copy. Or correctly answering seven of ten
fill in the blank format questions.		 Conveniently located exam site 
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You are required to bring with you:
 
 
  • Two (2) forms of identification, one with photo
  • $14.00 Exam Fee 
  • Original of any CSCE you are claiming
  • Original of current FCC issued License – if licensed
  • Copy of any CSCE you are claiming
  • Copy of current FCC issued License – if licensed
Checks may be made payable to ARRL VEC or exact amount of cash. 

I.D.: Identity of applicant must be confirmed with two forms of I.D. bearing the applicant's signature. Minors not having sufficient I.D. must have a concerned adult over the age of 21 with sufficient I.D. that can vouch for the identity of the minor. 

FORMS: The Form VEC 605 necessary for application is available on site. Any existing original licenses or Certificates of Successful Completion of Examination (CSCE) and copies of each to accompany the current application must be brought with you. 

GENERAL: Calculators are allowed. Scratch paper and writing utensils will be provided. The applicants are required to observe proper decorum, so as not to disturb other applicants.

 
 

Exam Requirements
effective April 15, 2000
Ham Radio License Requirements and Privileges
CLASS REQUIREMENTS PRIVILEGES
TECHNICIAN 35 Question (Technician) Written Test 
5 WPM Code Test (optional endorsement)		 All VHF/UHF Amateur Frequencies
(some HF Privileges)
GENERAL 35 Question (General) Written Test
5 WPM Code Test  (required)		 Various HF and all VHF/UHF
EXTRA 50 Question (Extra) Written Test
5 WPM Code Test (required)		 All Amateur Frequencies
N O T E
* A Technician license is limited to local VHF/UHF communications
with some other minor possibilities. Passing a 5 WPM code test would 
enable an individual to operate on some long distance HF bands...
An HF code license, especially General and Extra class, makes 
communications around the world possible on a regular basis.
Directions: (SEE MAPS BELOW)
Directions to the Charter School

From Route 3 south got to exit 29. Go to end of exit ramp and turn right on Route 129.
Cross over Route 3 and take the first left after the exit ramp this is Brick Kiln Rd. Go
down Brick Kiln Rd. approximately .9miles and the school will be on your right.

From Route 3 North go to exit 29. Go to end of exit ramp and turn left on Route 129.
Take your first left, this is Brick Kiln Rd. Go down Brick Kiln Rd. approximately
.9miles and the school will be on your right.














For further information please contact Bruce Anderson, W1LUS at W1LUS@arrl.net Or via phone 978-851-2886.

 


 
 
 
 
 

For more information, contact Bruce Anderson  – W1LUS

Telephone: 978-851-2886
Email: W1LUS@arrl.net
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