Introduction

The FCC Amateur Radio License Exams are currently administered at three different locations, by two different Volunteer Examiner (VE) groups, in the Prescott / Cottonwood area. They are, in no particular order:

1.) The Yavapai Amateur Radio Club sponsored group, which usually administers the exams at The Jeep Posse building, in the Pioneer Park Complex, located at 1200 Commerce Drive, Prescott, Arizona, or at Embry Riddle University, located on the north side of Prescott, Arizona.  This group is lead by Mary Vince (AB7NK), who can be reached at (928) 775-2158, or via e-mail at

2.) An independent Volunteer Examiner group (known as the Rimrock Group), which usually administers the exams at the new fire station in Rimrock, Arizona.

Driving directions to Rimrock Fire Station: Take the McGuireville exit (#293) off of I-17. Go northeast towards McGuireville, driving about 1.5 miles to the new fire station located on the west side of the road.  This group is led by Mark Coker (KC7JOG), who can be reached at (928)567-5446, or via e-mail at
  

What To Bring For VE Testing

Any of the license class exams you plan to take, you need to bring the following items with you.

The Technician Class Exam:

1. Photo ID
2. $15.00 - Cash or Check
3. Social Security Number
4. 2- #2 pencils, scratch paper, calculator (if you wish to use one)

Taking or Upgrading to General Class or Amateur Extra Class:

1. Photo ID
2. $15.00 - Cash or Check
3. Social Security Number
4. Signed original of your current FCC license
6. Photocopy of your signed original current FCC license
7. Signed original of any valid CSCE's from prior testing sessions
8. Photocopy of any valid CSCE's from prior testing sessions
9. 2- #2 pencils, scratch paper, calculator (if you wish to use one)

Note: You may take multiple examinations at one session for $15.00. The license fee for taking all three exams in one session is still only $15.00 total.

If paying by check, please make it payable to: ARRL/VEC

Examination Schedule