The Antietam Radio Association's VE team (an ARRL VEC team) regularly administers tests throughout the year. The ARA would like to thank the Western Enterprise Fire Hall for allowing us to use there facility. Test sessions usually begin at 2:00 PM. with the doors opening at about 1:30 PM for setup and registration.  All candidates are encouraged to arrive no later than 1:30 PM to allow for a prompt start. Walk-in candidates are usually welcome, however, it is always better for you to register ahead of time.  Please be sure that you have been studying the current test pool questions as the questions change. 

The Antietam Radio Association sponsors an ARRL VE team. Our team sponsors examinations each year. In addition we hold special sessions that coincide with the end of any classes that the club sponsors. We usually have room for walk-ins, but we do like to plan ahead. To register contact Bob or Joe at this E-mail.  The schedule of testing sessions that will be offered through the end of 2008 is listed below.  

All sessions begin at 2:00, and again we ask that you register about 1:30, so that we can start on time. 

2008 VE Schedule & Training

Test Session Dates:

January 27th, 2008 

April 11-13th, 2008
Technician Upgrade Class
info

May 4th, 2008 (Hagerstown Hamfest)

July 27th, 2007

November 2nd, 2008  

Location of testing sessions:
Western Enterprise Fire Hall




IMPORTANT
items to bring :

A photo ID or two (2) forms of identification (bills, letters, library card, birth certificate or your baptismal record, are just a few of the types of identification that are acceptable).

Completed 605 form (Blank 605's will be available, don't panic!)

Your current license (if applicable) and/or any CSCEs you might have.  Please bring a photocopy of all documents.

Your ULS ID number or your Social Security Number.

A reliable calculator (with no formulas in memory).

Any amateur or commercial license that might give you credit for a test, and again, a photocopy of that license.

Without any of the above especially a copy of your current license to turn into us may delay your upgrade after qualifying for one. !!

Still confused ? use this link for an explanation of the upgrade path for 
Novices/Technicians and element credit given. 


For all tests the ARRL charges  $14.00 
Please pay by a check payable to "ARRL/VEC."

Your VE team will be cheering you on as you take the test. We wish you much success!

Current Test Pool:

Now (after April 14, 2000) there are just three license classes. The following schedule gives the expiration date for each of the license test pools.

To go to the desired question pool click on desired test pool above. Remember to check the ARRL website for the latest information or
visit the NCVEC website for complete details on all current tests plus future revisions. 

Directions To:
Western Enterprise Fire Hall
 526 Washington Square
Hagerstown, MD 21740

Traveling Interstate 81 exit onto Route 40 East bound heading into Hagerstown on Washington Street. There are 4 traffic lights that you will pass through. The 5th Light is a flashing Yellow light which is almost in front of the Western Enterprise Fire hall. Turn left into the Parking area between the Fire Hall and the large Church next door. If you miss the turn, At the next traffic light, Burhans Blvd, turn left and then at the next block make another left onto West Franklin street. (Washington Street is one way going East through Hagerstown and Franklin Street is one way going West through town). Go a short distance, less than a block there is a narrow alley that is "one way" that you can make a left turn into. The alley will come out onto a parking area at the rear of the Fire Hall and the Church next door. A little farther on Franklin Street, you can also make a left turn onto "West Street" that also takes you into the parking area at the rear of the Fire Hall. If you miss both the alley and West Street, You can make a left turn at the next traffic light and go a block and then make a turn left back onto Washington street that will put you back in front of the Fire Hall again.

The building we will be using is the Bingo Hall that is built onto the back off the Fire Hall.
If you drive to the lower back parking area, looking from the back end, The entrance will be up a side walk on the right side. There are two sets of double doors, Use the first set of doors. I hope to have a sign posted on the door.


Traveling through Hagerstown from the East via Route 40, Follow Franklin Street (Route 40 one way street) until you come under the railroad over pass. Just a very short distance, You will come to traffic light at Burhans Blvd. Come across here staying in the very left most lane. In a very short distance much less than a block, there is a narrow alley that is one way into it. Turn left into this alley. If you miss this alley, turn left onto the very next street (West Street) and come on in and bear left into the large parking area there. You will be able to see the large church up to the left with a very large parking area in between that and the Fire Hall to the right. Come to the back end of the Fire Hall and follow directions above.
Note: There are no signs that say Fire Hall behind there, nor are there any signs that say Bingo Hall. There are some parking spots at the rear of the long building that are reserved for Fire Personnel.