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Free Amateur Radio License Classes and Testing.
In-person testing has resumed at the Escondido testing site on the last Saturday of each month, except December. Scroll down the page to "LAST SATURDAY OF EVERY MONTH " for details.
Free SANDARC remote license exams have resumed. For details, look for a session: https://ham.study/sessions/remote or:
SANDARC remote license exam, Wednesday, September 29.
Notice for ALL examinees using Zoom for remote exams:
The Zoom connection for remote exams must be reliable!
It is important that clear audio and video performance is maintained throughout the Zoom session to accomplish applicant ID verification, exam space video inspection, screen sharing and exam monitoring.
The ability to share your screen in Zoom while using a web browser (Chrome is preferred) to run Exam Tools is all it takes for online exam success!
Good Luck and HAVE FUN On Your Test!
Please read the complete page, prior to contacting a Team Leader.
When contacting a team leader to schedule an exam, please furnish your FRN (and call sign, if upgrading an existing license). See below regarding an FRN.
Amateur Radio Licensing Classes
Licensing classes are offered in the San Diego area by J. Goldberg, AF6GM.
Go to his web site, San Diego Amateur Radio Classes , to obtain information on upcoming classes.
SANDARC supplies the Volunteer Examiners who administer these tests.
Taking Your License Test
Things that you MUST have with you to be able to take a test.
To take a test at any of the SANDARC testing sites, you will need to bring the following with you. NO EXCEPTIONS. If you do not have the proper documents and materials, as listed here, you will not be allowed to take a test.
- An NCVEC Form 605, properly completed in black ink. You can obtain this form here. Do not use the FCC Form 605.
- The form is "fillable" on most computer browsers. Type in the blue boxes, print and bring the printed copy to your exam session.
- If you fill in the form by hand, you must PRINT.
- The NCVEC Form 605 MUST have your FCC Registration Number (FRN) in the appropriate box on the form.
- To obtain an FRN, go to the FCC FRN site and follow their instructions.
- Two Number 2 or Number 3 sharpened pencils with erasers and one pen with black ink. Pencils for the test, pen for signing forms.
- A legal government-issued photo ID (driver’s license, passport).
- If no photo ID is available, bring two original forms of identification, no photocopies:
a. Non-photo ID/driver's license (some states still have them)
b. Birth certificate (must be a certified copy with the government seal)
c. Local library card
d. Local utility bill, bank statement or other business correspondence that specifically names you; or a postmarked envelope addressed to you at
your current mailing address, exactly as it appears on your Form 605.
Minor students may bring any of the above items and a school ID, minor's work permit, report card, or a legal guardian may present a photo ID.
If you are testing for a license class upgrade, bring either the original of your current Amateur Radio license, or the original of any Certificates of Successful Completion of Examination (CSCE) you may hold from a previous exam session. If your license has already been issued by FCC, the CSCE showing license credit is not needed. You may bring a calculator, but it must have its memory cleared and verified on site by a Volunteer Examiner. Cell phones/smart phones may not be used as calculators.
SANDARC's Volunteer Examiner Coordinator (VEC) offers free testing for all FCC Amateur Radio licenses several times during the year.
SANDARC does not charge you for your license test, be it first time, re-test or license upgrade exam.
Our Volunteer Examiners are local hams who dedicate their time and expertise to ensure that the testing process fully complies with FCC regulations and procedures.
SANDARC's testing sites are located in the North County (Escondido) and online exams using Zoom.
The testing locations at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints facilities (Bonita and Escondido) request that you do not bring tobacco products, tea or coffee onto the property.
SANDARC-AUTHORIZED AMATEUR RADIO LICENSE TESTING DATES AND LOCATIONS IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY
FIRST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH DUE TO COVID RESTRICTIONS, EXAMS ARE SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. SEE ABOVE.
El Cajon Lutheran Church
(Rear building, upstairs.)
867 South Lincoln
El Cajon, CA
Exams begin at 9 :00 AM
VE Team Leader: New Leader pending.
THIRD SATURDAY OF THE MONTH DUE TO COVID RESTRICTIONS, EXAMS AT THIS LOCATION ARE SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. SEE ABOVE.
FOURTH SATURDAY OF THE MONTH DUE TO COVID RESTRICTIONS, EXAMS AT THIS LOCATION ARE SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. SEE ABOVE.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
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LAST SATURDAY OF EVERY MONTH
In-person testing has resumed at this location. Next testing session: Saturday, September 25th, 2021. Following sessions are: October 30th and November 27th. No December testing.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Stake Center
2255 Felicita Road
Escondido, CA
Exams begin at 9:00 AM
VE Team Leader: Jo Ashley KB6NMK
To register for an exam at this location or for more information, contact Jo Ashley at
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. Email contact is preferred. You MUST register for any exam at this location. NO walk-ins permitted, until further notice. Seating is limited.
This location requests that you do not bring tobacco products, coffee or tea onto the property.
Special Exam Requests: If you are unable to attend one of the Saturday exam sessions due to a disability or other issue or if your club or organization wants to take an exam as a group, contact Greg Smith at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
to see if arrangements can be made for a special exam session.
If you have further questions, contact one of the SANDARC VEC Team Leaders listed above.
Best of luck to you in earning your new or upgraded Amateur Radio license!
Interested in becoming a Volunteer Examiner for SANDARC VEC? Here is a link to the Volunteer Examiner application.