Welcome to the Sioux Empire Amateur Radio Club VE test sessions!

This is an IN PERSON test session in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

• This test is coordinated by the ARRL VEC. There is a $15 examination fee that must be paid either in advance or in person at the time of the session.
• • If you are under the age of 18, the fee is $5 and your FCC fee will be reimbursed by the ARRL under the Youth Licensing Grant Program
• The test is never timed. Plan for at least 20 minutes for your exam, but take all the time you need.
• YOUTH UNDER 13 YEARS OF AGE: The Child Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) requires that the parents or guardian of applicants under the age of 13 complete a COPPA form before using our electronic testing platform. Please have a parent or legal guardian download and complete this form as part of the registration process at HamStudy.org. Please email this completed form to coppa@examtools.org
• Special Needs/Requests: We are well aware of the special needs some have and we are happy to offer reasonable accommodations for you to complete your exam. We have provisions for sight impaired applicants as well. Please contact us ahead of your scheduled exam date with what considerations you might require to have a successful exam. ​

What do I need to bring to my exam?

• You must bring identification. One legal photo ID or two other forms of identification. A list of acceptable documents can be found on this page.
• You are allowed to have one piece of blank scratch paper during your exam. There can be no written or printed text on the page. You must bring your own writing implement to use with your scratch paper.
• You are allowed to bring a basic or non-programmable scientific calculator. Graphing or programmable calculators are not permitted. Cell phones are not permitted as calculators. You will be required to demostrate the calculator memory is cleared and there are no pre-programmed formulas in memory.
• If you have recently passed an amateur radio exam and the license issuance or upgrade earned from that session has not yet posted in the FCC ULS database, you must bring a copy of the CSCE you recieved from that session so credit can be given for the test you have already passed.
• No wearable technology allowed. You cannot wear a smartwatch, earbuds or smart eyewear during your exam. Your cell phone cannot be out or on the table during your exam.

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We cannot wait to be your exam team! Amateur testing is supposed to be a fun time and you will be with people who have also taken these exams. Just relax, take a deep breath and your hard work will be rewarded! If you have any questions before your exam, do not hesitate to contact us.