Cove Repeater Association has volunteer examiners (VE) available to provide testing services for those interested in obtaining their FCC Technician Class license or in upgrading to General Class or Amateur Extra Class. There are no regular sessions. However, CRA can accommodate exam sessions upon request by contacting Cliff AG5UQ and requesting a testing session. Contact him via his email address available in QRZ,
You are encouraged to download the information handout at the bottom of this page. This handout will help you find study material and contains useful information to ensure you are ready to take the examination.
ARRL has launched a podcast aimed at those new to the hobby.
Band Privileges
This chart shows the frequency privileges accorded to each class of license. As you progress from Technician to Amateur Extra, the frequencies allotted to you increase. Hence, it is an excellent reason to upgrade to General or Amateur Extra.
Becoming a Volunteer Examiner (VE)
"FCC created the VEC system to provide initial licensing examination for prospective new hams and upgrade examination opportunities for those already licensed. FCC authorized VEC organizations oversee the work of their certified Volunteer Examiners (VEs) and serve as a liaison between the exam applicants and the FCC." ~ Amateur Radio Relay League (ARRL)
To become a VE, you must hold a General or Amateur Extra class license. General class VEs can only test Technician class candidates. Amateur Extra license holders can test all three license class candidates (Technician, General and Amateur Extra).
Go here for training videos for Technician through Extra Class.