FCARC Ham License Testing March 21, 2026
FCARC Ham Exams will be held Saturday, March 21, 2026, at the Fox Valley Technical College, 1825 N. Bluemound Dr. Appleton, WI 54914. Room A158. Enter at Door 15 from the north parking lot.
Registration is from 8 to 9 am only. You must have a valid email address and a FRN (FCC Registration Number) to register for an exam. You can obtain a FRN from the FCC.gov website free of charge. Cost of the exam is $15, under 18 $5. Checks can be made out to the FCARC. In the event of a failed exam, you may take another version - time permitting. Each retake is $15, under 18, $5. Non cell phone calculators are allowed, and cell phones must be off during the exam.
If you have exam related questions, contact Mike Moore, WI9MMM at kmikemoo@hotmail.com or call (920) 606-5488. Please note that all unknown call IDs go to voice mail. Leave a message and I will call you back.
Mike, WI9MMM
FCARC Exam Coordinator - just for this session
March General Membership Meeting Canceled
FVTC will be closed on Monday. March 16th, due to Winter Storm Elsa. Our next General Membership Meeting will be April 20th. Be safe!
FCARC Annual Banquet
Saturday, February 28th, 6pm
Holidays Pub & Grill, 3950 N Richmond St, Appleton (upstairs)
Cost: $30 per person, you buy your own drinks
Menu: Chicken & beef tips, mashed, corn, rolls.
Cost: $30 per person, you buy your own drinks
Menu: Chicken & beef tips, mashed, corn, rolls.
PLEASE sign up and purchase your tickets BEFORE February 20th. The tab is labelled "Annual Banquet".
We need to let Holidays know how many are coming so we have enough food.
We need to let Holidays know how many are coming so we have enough food.
All are welcome. If you have questions, please drop us a note using the Contact Us tab.
FCARC Ham Exams Saturday, January 24, 2026.
FCARC VE Exams
FCARC Ham Exams will be held Saturday, January 24, 2026, at the Fox Valley Technical College, 1825 N. Bluemound Dr. Appleton, WI 54914. Room A158. Enter at Door 15 from the north parking lot.
Registration is from 8 to 9 am only. You must have a valid email address and a FRN (FCC Registration Number) to register for an exam. You can obtain a FRN from the FCC.gov website free of charge. Cost of the exam is $15, under 18 $5. Checks can be made out to the FCARC. In the event of a failed exam, you may take another version - time permitting. Each retake is $15, under 18, $5. Non cell phone calculators are allowed, and cell phones must be off during the exam. Preregistration is helpful but not required.
If you have exam related questions or wish to preregister contact Rick Kosiorek, WJ9K at wj9k.mail@gmail.com or call (920) 809-1010. Please note that all unknown call IDs go to voice mail. Leave a message and I will call you back.
Rick, WJ9K
FCARC Exam Coordinator
2026 General Membership Meeting Location (Q1 & Q2)
For the first half of 2026, we will be meeting in Room F108 at Fox Valley Technical College. This room has theater style seating so if you are agile, please sit in the higher rows.
Please see the map for parking and access. Our first meeting will be on January 19th at 7pm. See you there.
December General Membership Meeting & Potluck
Our December General Membership Meeting - and potluck dinner - will be in the George Scherck shelter at Neenah's Memorial Park, 1175 Apple Blossom Drive. Yes, it is indoors with heat. Please bring a dish to pass and whatever non-alcoholic drink you would like (park rules).
The 50/50 prize is a super amazing hologram fan. You absolutely want it.
There is a large parking lot just past the shelter. It's a great location.
Hamfest Ham Exams
FCARC VE Exams
The FCARC VE Team will hold Ham Exams at the FCARC Swapfest November 2, 2025. Registration will be from 9 to 10 am.
You will need a government issued ID, an email address, and a Federal Registration Number (FRN). Younger people without an ID must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
Special Notice about FRNs. The FCC is closed during the Government shutdown and will not be issuing FRNs or accepting registrations and renewals during the shutdown. Ham Exams will still be given. Successful candidates will be issued a Certificate of Successful Completion of Examination (CSCE). Our VEC, the ARRL, will hold the applications until the FCC opens and begins issuing FRNs.
Exams are $15, under age 18 is $5. If you wish to retake a failed exam you will be charged another $15 /$5. If you are successful, you may take the next element at no extra charge. Bring a pen or pencil and a calculator. Cell phone calculators are not allowed and should be silenced or off and put away.
If you are upgrading, you will need proof of your current license.
The FCC charges $35 for new license applications. We do not collect that fee. The FCC will email you payment instructions when they receive your application from the ARRL. You have 10 days to respond from the issuance of that email. If you miss that 10-day period, your application may be dismissed. New call signs will be emailed after your payment is processed.
If you have questions about the exams or wish to preregister, please call Rick at (920) 809-1010 or email at wj9k.mail@gmail.com.
FCARC Ham Exams September 13, 2025
FCARC Ham Exams will be held Saturday, September 13, 2025 at Fox Valley Technical College, 1825 N. Bluemound Dr. Appleton, WI 54914, Room A160. Enter Door 15 from the north parking lot.
Registration is from 8 to 9 am only. You must have a valid email address and a FCC Registration number (FRN) to register. You can obtain a FRN from the FCC.gov website free of charge. Cost of the exam is $15, Checks can be made out to the FCARC. Retakes are allowed, time permitting. Each exam retake is an additional $15. Non cellphone calculators are allowed, and cell phones must be off during exams. Preregistration is helpful be not required.
If you have exam related questions or wish to preregister contact Rick Kosiorek at (920)809-1010 and leave a message or email at wj9k.mail@gmail.com.
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Wednesday May 06, 2026
Saturday May 09, 2026
Sunday May 10, 2026
6:00 PM
- 7:00 PM
SSTV 2 Meter Net - KB9YUC
146.760 MHz Repeater. Martin 2 format. https://wa9tt.com/SSTV_2M.html
Initial picture transmission starting at 5:45pm.
Posted pictures available at www.WA9TT.com
Initial picture transmission starting at 5:45pm.
Posted pictures available at www.WA9TT.com
Monday May 11, 2026
7:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
Board of Directors Meeting
Room B128. Use Entrance 12.
Location: Fox Valley Technical College, 1825 N Bluemound Dr, Appleton, WI 54914, USA
Tuesday May 12, 2026
Wednesday May 13, 2026
Monday May 18, 2026
7:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
General Membership Meeting
Room F108. Enter through Door 3 or Door 8 for easiest access.
Location: Fox Valley Technical College, 1825 N Bluemound Dr, Appleton, WI 54914, USA
Tuesday May 19, 2026
Wednesday May 20, 2026
Tuesday May 26, 2026
Wednesday May 27, 2026
Saturday May 30, 2026
8:00 AM
- 11:00 AM
Amateur Radio License Exam
Registration starts at 0800. Testing starts at 0830.
Room A160. Enter Door 15 from the north parking lot.
The exam fee is $15. This goes to the ARRL.
You will receive an email from the FCC after testing on how to pay them for your license.
You will need two forms of ID at least one of which must be a picture ID.
All candidates must use their Federal Registration Number (FRN). No SSN's accepted per FCC.
Email addresses are REQUIRED.
If you are upgrading, please bring a printed copy of your license for the VE's to verify your current license level.
Room A160. Enter Door 15 from the north parking lot.
The exam fee is $15. This goes to the ARRL.
You will receive an email from the FCC after testing on how to pay them for your license.
You will need two forms of ID at least one of which must be a picture ID.
All candidates must use their Federal Registration Number (FRN). No SSN's accepted per FCC.
Email addresses are REQUIRED.
If you are upgrading, please bring a printed copy of your license for the VE's to verify your current license level.
Location: Fox Valley Technical College, 1825 N Bluemound Dr, Appleton, WI 54914, USA
Tuesday June 02, 2026
Wednesday June 03, 2026
Saturday June 06, 2026
7:30 AM
- 4:30 PM
Fox Hunt
Can be heard with a handheld radio from I-41/I-441.
Location: 147.555 MHz. Somewhere in the Fox Valley
Monday June 08, 2026
7:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
Board of Directors Meeting
Room B128. Use Entrance 12.
Location: Fox Valley Technical College, 1825 N Bluemound Dr, Appleton, WI 54914, USA
Tuesday June 09, 2026
Wednesday June 10, 2026
Saturday June 13, 2026
Sunday June 14, 2026
6:00 PM
- 7:00 PM
SSTV 2 Meter Net - WI9MMM
146.760 MHz Repeater. Martin 2 format. https://wa9tt.com/SSTV_2M.html
Initial picture transmission starting at 5:45pm.
Posted pictures available at www.WA9TT.com
Initial picture transmission starting at 5:45pm.
Posted pictures available at www.WA9TT.com
Monday June 15, 2026
7:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
General Membership Meeting
Room F108. Enter through Door 3 or Door 8 for easiest access.
Location: Fox Valley Technical College, 1825 N Bluemound Dr, Appleton, WI 54914, USA
Tuesday June 16, 2026
Wednesday June 17, 2026
Saturday June 20, 2026
7:00 AM
- 3:00 PM
Sunshine Swapfest
Location: Sunnyview Expo Center, 500 E County Rd Y, Oshkosh, WI 54901, USA
Tuesday June 23, 2026
Wednesday June 24, 2026
Saturday June 27, 2026
Sunday June 28, 2026
Monday June 29, 2026
Wednesday July 01, 2026
Saturday July 04, 2026
Tuesday July 07, 2026
Wednesday July 08, 2026
Sunday July 12, 2026
6:00 PM
- 7:00 PM
SSTV 2 Meter Net - WA9TT
146.760 MHz Repeater. Martin 2 format. https://wa9tt.com/SSTV_2M.html
Initial picture transmission starting at 5:45pm.
Posted pictures available at www.WA9TT.com
Initial picture transmission starting at 5:45pm.
Posted pictures available at www.WA9TT.com
Monday July 13, 2026
7:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
Board of Directors Meeting
Room B128. Use Entrance 12.
Location: Fox Valley Technical College, 1825 N Bluemound Dr, Appleton, WI 54914, USA
Tuesday July 14, 2026
Wednesday July 15, 2026
Saturday July 18, 2026
8:00 AM
- 11:00 AM
Amateur Radio License Exam
Registration starts at 0800. Testing starts at 0830.
Room A160. Enter Door 15 from the north parking lot.
The exam fee is $15. This goes to the ARRL.
You will receive an email from the FCC after testing on how to pay them for your license.
You will need two forms of ID at least one of which must be a picture ID.
All candidates must use their Federal Registration Number (FRN). No SSN's accepted per FCC.
Email addresses are REQUIRED.
If you are upgrading, please bring a printed copy of your license for the VE's to verify your current license level.
Room A160. Enter Door 15 from the north parking lot.
The exam fee is $15. This goes to the ARRL.
You will receive an email from the FCC after testing on how to pay them for your license.
You will need two forms of ID at least one of which must be a picture ID.
All candidates must use their Federal Registration Number (FRN). No SSN's accepted per FCC.
Email addresses are REQUIRED.
If you are upgrading, please bring a printed copy of your license for the VE's to verify your current license level.
Location: Fox Valley Technical College, 1825 N Bluemound Dr, Appleton, WI 54914, USA
Monday July 20, 2026
EAA Airventire
Location: EAA AirVenture, AeroMart and Fly Market, 3000 Poberezny Rd, Oshkosh, WI 54902, USA
7:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
General Membership Meeting
Room F108. Enter through Door 3 or Door 8 for easiest access.
Location: Fox Valley Technical College, 1825 N Bluemound Dr, Appleton, WI 54914, USA
Tuesday July 21, 2026
EAA Airventire
Location: EAA AirVenture, AeroMart and Fly Market, 3000 Poberezny Rd, Oshkosh, WI 54902, USA
Wednesday July 22, 2026
EAA Airventire
Location: EAA AirVenture, AeroMart and Fly Market, 3000 Poberezny Rd, Oshkosh, WI 54902, USA
Thursday July 23, 2026
EAA Airventire
Location: EAA AirVenture, AeroMart and Fly Market, 3000 Poberezny Rd, Oshkosh, WI 54902, USA
Friday July 24, 2026
EAA Airventire
Location: EAA AirVenture, AeroMart and Fly Market, 3000 Poberezny Rd, Oshkosh, WI 54902, USA
Saturday July 25, 2026
EAA Airventire
Location: EAA AirVenture, AeroMart and Fly Market, 3000 Poberezny Rd, Oshkosh, WI 54902, USA
Sunday July 26, 2026
EAA Airventire
Location: EAA AirVenture, AeroMart and Fly Market, 3000 Poberezny Rd, Oshkosh, WI 54902, USA
Monday July 27, 2026
EAA Airventire
Location: EAA AirVenture, AeroMart and Fly Market, 3000 Poberezny Rd, Oshkosh, WI 54902, USA
Tuesday July 28, 2026
Wednesday July 29, 2026
Saturday August 01, 2026
Tuesday August 04, 2026
Wednesday August 05, 2026
Sunday August 09, 2026
6:00 PM
- 7:00 PM
SSTV 2 Meter Net - WA9TT
146.760 MHz Repeater. Martin 2 format. https://wa9tt.com/SSTV_2M.html
Initial picture transmission starting at 5:45pm.
Posted pictures available at www.WA9TT.com
Initial picture transmission starting at 5:45pm.
Posted pictures available at www.WA9TT.com
Monday August 10, 2026
7:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
Board of Directors Meeting
Room B128. Use Entrance 12.
Location: Fox Valley Technical College, 1825 N Bluemound Dr, Appleton, WI 54914, USA
Tuesday August 11, 2026
Wednesday August 12, 2026
Saturday August 15, 2026
11:00 AM
- 2:30 PM
FCARC Annual Picnic
Location: Sunset Park, 101-299 Sunset Park Rd, Kimberly, WI 54136, USA
1:00 PM
- 2:00 PM
Fox Hunt
Can be heard with a handheld radio from I-41/I-441.
Location: 147.555 MHz. Somewhere in the Fox Valley
Monday August 17, 2026
NO General Membership Meeting
Room F108. Enter through Door 3 or Door 8 for easiest access.
Location: Fox Valley Technical College, 1825 N Bluemound Dr, Appleton, WI 54914, USA
Tuesday August 18, 2026
NO General Membership Meeting
Room F108. Enter through Door 3 or Door 8 for easiest access.
Location: Fox Valley Technical College, 1825 N Bluemound Dr, Appleton, WI 54914, USA
Wednesday August 19, 2026
Tuesday August 25, 2026
Wednesday August 26, 2026
Tuesday September 01, 2026
Wednesday September 02, 2026
Saturday September 05, 2026
7:30 AM
- 4:30 PM
Fox Hunt
Can be heard with a handheld radio from I-41/I-441.
Location: 147.555 MHz. Somewhere in the Fox Valley
Tuesday September 08, 2026
Wednesday September 09, 2026
Sunday September 13, 2026
6:00 PM
- 7:00 PM
SSTV 2 Meter Net - KC9TFM
146.760 MHz Repeater. Martin 2 format. https://wa9tt.com/SSTV_2M.html
Initial picture transmission starting at 5:45pm.
Posted pictures available at www.WA9TT.com
Initial picture transmission starting at 5:45pm.
Posted pictures available at www.WA9TT.com
Monday September 14, 2026
7:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
Board of Directors Meeting
Room B128. Use Entrance 12.
Location: Fox Valley Technical College, 1825 N Bluemound Dr, Appleton, WI 54914, USA
Wednesday September 16, 2026
Saturday September 19, 2026
8:00 AM
- 11:00 AM
Amateur Radio License Exam
Registration starts at 0800. Testing starts at 0830.
Room A160. Enter Door 15 from the north parking lot.
The exam fee is $15. This goes to the ARRL.
You will receive an email from the FCC after testing on how to pay them for your license.
You will need two forms of ID at least one of which must be a picture ID.
All candidates must use their Federal Registration Number (FRN). No SSN's accepted per FCC.
Email addresses are REQUIRED.
If you are upgrading, please bring a printed copy of your license for the VE's to verify your current license level.
Room A160. Enter Door 15 from the north parking lot.
The exam fee is $15. This goes to the ARRL.
You will receive an email from the FCC after testing on how to pay them for your license.
You will need two forms of ID at least one of which must be a picture ID.
All candidates must use their Federal Registration Number (FRN). No SSN's accepted per FCC.
Email addresses are REQUIRED.
If you are upgrading, please bring a printed copy of your license for the VE's to verify your current license level.
Location: Fox Valley Technical College, 1825 N Bluemound Dr, Appleton, WI 54914, USA
Monday September 21, 2026
7:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
General Membership Meeting
Room F108. Enter through Door 3 or Door 8 for easiest access.
Location: Fox Valley Technical College, 1825 N Bluemound Dr, Appleton, WI 54914, USA
Tuesday September 22, 2026
Wednesday September 23, 2026
Tuesday September 29, 2026
Wednesday September 30, 2026
Saturday October 03, 2026
7:30 AM
- 4:30 PM
Fox Hunt
Can be heard with a handheld radio from I-41/I-441.
Location: 147.555 MHz. Somewhere in the Fox Valley
Tuesday October 06, 2026
Wednesday October 07, 2026
Sunday October 11, 2026
6:00 PM
- 7:00 PM
SSTV 2 Meter Net - KC9TFM
146.760 MHz Repeater. Martin 2 format. https://wa9tt.com/SSTV_2M.html
Initial picture transmission starting at 5:45pm.
Posted pictures available at www.WA9TT.com
Initial picture transmission starting at 5:45pm.
Posted pictures available at www.WA9TT.com
Monday October 12, 2026
7:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
Board of Directors Meeting
Room B128. Use Entrance 12.
Location: Fox Valley Technical College, 1825 N Bluemound Dr, Appleton, WI 54914, USA
Tuesday October 13, 2026
Wednesday October 14, 2026
Monday October 19, 2026
7:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
General Membership Meeting
Room F108. Enter through Door 3 or Door 8 for easiest access.
Location: Fox Valley Technical College, 1825 N Bluemound Dr, Appleton, WI 54914, USA
Tuesday October 20, 2026
Wednesday October 21, 2026
Tuesday October 27, 2026
Wednesday October 28, 2026
Tuesday November 03, 2026
Wednesday November 04, 2026
Donations
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