Amateur Radio FCC Element 2 (Technician Class), Element 3 (General Class), and Element 4 (Extra Class) testing commences on the SECOND TUESDAY of each month at the Radio Club of Tacoma Clubhouse located at 1249 S Washington in Tacoma, Washington.  Click here for MAP.

Testing begins at 7:00 PM.  Please arrive early.  No appointment is necessary.

Please bring:

• A pen and pencil

• A government issued ID that shows a photo of the applicant.  If you are a student without a photo ID, then two pieces of other ID is required- such as a school ID card, library card, SS card.

• Your original  amateur radio license (if licensed and upgrading)

• Your original  Certificate of Successful Completion of  Amateur License Exams

• A calculator if needed (with the memory clear)

Starting 1/1/2009... the fee for examinations  is $15.00.  Checks and cash are accepted.  If you fail the test and feel confident that you can pass on the second try... then you may request a  retest   for an additional $15.00.  Only one retest is allowed per monthly test session.

FCC HAS ELIMINATED MORSE CODE TESTING as of 2/23/07...


For further information, please contact John Clarke, AC7WW, Radio Club of Tacoma's Volunteer Examiner Coordinator Liaison person.

 253-475-5854          Email  AC7WW@arrl.net