ARRL Testing Instructions

Exam Candidates are REQUIRED to register in the FCC CORES system and receive an FCC Registration Number (FRN) before exam day. Direct candidates to the FCC CORES User Account and Registration page: https://apps.fcc.gov/cores/userLogin.do

After clicking on the SUBMIT BUTTON, please wait for a confirmation message to appear on screen to verify your registration has been received by the FCC.

The cost of the ARRL exam is $15. Please bring cash and exact change.

Please bring your photo id, a pen, pencil, and paper.

 If you have exam credit for Elements 2 or 3, please bring your CSCE to the test session to receive exam credit.

 All reservations must be made by email. Send your FRN number to the email address at kevinw406pc@gmail.com.

After passing the examination the FCC will email you instructions on paying the license fee of $35 to the FCC.