If you have a FRN, write that in the appropriate box. Otherwise, your SSN is required.
A daytime phone number is highly recommended. If there are any questions about your application, you don’t want to wait for a letter in the mail.
Don’t forget to sign and date the 605 form.
We will need to see a photo ID. Please have it ready.
Today’s W5YI exam fee is $14 – CASH ONLY.
If you brought your own calculator, please show it to the volunteer examiner when he/she checks your ID.
Exam Session
Please turn off and put away all cell phones and bluetooth devices. Cell phones cannot be used as calculators for this exam.
Please put away all study materials. This is not an open book exam.
Fill in your name, call sign, and today’s date on your answer sheet.
Clearly circle the correct answers on your answer sheet. If you make a mistake, erase the incorrect answer and circle the correct answer. If you feel there is any doubt which answer you selected, write the appropriate letter next to the question number.
Please don’t write in the question booklet.
When you are done with your exam, please hand the question booklet and your answer sheet to one of the volunteer examiners.
Each exam must be graded by 3 volunteer examiners. We will let you know your results once all 3 volunteer examiners have completed grading your exam.
Upon passing your exam, we will fill out a CSCE for you. This will be your proof of passing your exam. You will need to sign this form before we give you your copy.
You will also receive an information packet containing flyers on how to find your call sign online, our local club, our local ARES group, and other useful flyers.
Please allow 1 to 2 weeks before your information is updated on the FCC website.
Once you receive your CSCE and information packet, you are done for the day and may leave when you are ready.
