License Examinations (for more information, click on links)


Make sure you click on the links listed below for the exact location, time, whether or not walk-ins are allowed, and what you need to bring.
If you do not yet have an FCC FRN, which will be needed, you will find information here: Getting an FRN
Link here to VE Teams Offering Online Exam Sessions
January 3, 2026 - Madison, WI, Univ of WI Space Place, Sponsor: Four Lakes ARC
January 17, 2026 - Ottawa, IL, American Legion Post 33, Sponsor: American Legion Post 33 ARC
January 31, 2026 - Milwaukee, WI, Ham Radio Outlet, Sponser: MRAC VEC, Inc.
February 7, 2026 at noon (walkins wecome) - Freeport, IL, Freeport Public Library, Sponsor: Stephensen Co Repeater Assoc
February 7, 2026 - Madison, WI, Univ of WI Space Place, Sponsor: Four Lakes ARC
February 28, 2026 - Milwaukee, WI, Ham Radio Outlet, Sponser: MRAC VEC, Inc.
March 7, 2026 - Madison, WI, Univ of WI Space Place, Sponsor: Four Lakes ARC
March 28, 2026 - Milwaukee, WI, Ham Radio Outlet, Sponser: MRAC VEC, Inc.
In Rockford, Amateur Radio Exams are currently unavailable.
Tests in Freeport are typically scheduled on the 1st Saturday of Feb, Apr, June, Aug, Oct, Dec.
Tests in Janesville are typically scheduled 3rd Saturday of Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct.
Search all scheduled tests in USA:
ARRL Exam Locator