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Minden, Nevada
FCC Amateur Radio Exams for 2008
Prepared by SIERA (Sierra Intermountain Emergency Radio Association) December 15, 2007
NOTE: Practice Exam links can be found in the Links portion of the SIERA website

Sponsor Date Location Time
Comstock Radio   SPECIAL EVENTS ONLY or on demand  
SIERA Jan 19 Carson Valley Inn, Minden  9:00 AM
SNARS Feb 16 IGT Training Center, Building D, 9275 Prototype Dr. Reno  9:00 AM
SIERA Mar 15 Carson Valley Inn, Minden  9:00 AM
AC6FU Apr 12 8755 Cimarron Trail, Stagecoach  8:00 AM
SNARS Apr 19 IGT Training Center, Building D, 9275 Prototype Dr. Reno  9:00 AM
SIERA May 17 Carson Valley Inn, Minden  9:00 AM
AC6FU Jun 14 8755 Cimarron Trail, Stagecoach  8:00 AM
SNARS Jun 21 IGT Training Center, Building D, 9275 Prototype Dr. Reno  9:00 AM
SIERA Jul 19 Carson Valley Inn, Minden  9:00 AM
AC6FU Aug 9 8755 Cimarron Trail, Stagecoach  8:00 AM
SNARS Aug 16 IGT Training Center, Building D, 9275 Prototype Dr. Reno  9:00 AM
SIERA Sep 20 Silver State Charter High School, Carson City
PLEASE NOTE the new location for exams
 9:00 AM
AC6FU Oct 11 8755 Cimarron Trail, Stagecoach  8:00 AM
SNARS Oct 18 IGT Training Center, Building D, 9275 Prototype Dr. Reno  9:00 AM
SIERA Nov 15 Silver State Charter High School, Carson City
PLEASE NOTE the new location for exams
 9:00 AM
AC6FU Dec 13 8755 Cimarron Trail, Stagecoach  8:00 AM
SNARS Dec 13 IGT Training Center, Building D, 9275 Prototype Dr. Reno
NOTE: Date Change due to the holidays in December
 9:00 AM

There are presently four groups giving the exams in this area. The groups, in alphabetical order of sponsor, are:
   
Sponsor: Comstock Amateur Radio Association
VEC: W5YI (FCC commercial license testing also given on request.)
Contact Person: Phil Wells, W7FD, (775) 841-4925
Where: To Be Determined
Starting Time: To Be Determined
Dates: NO SCHEDULED DATES, special events only or on demand. Contact Phil Wells for details.
   
Sponsor: SIERA
VEC: ARRL
Contact Person: George Uebele, WW7E, (775) 265-4278
Where: Silver State Charter High School (Click her for map)
3719 N Carson St
Carson City, Nevada 89706
PLEASE NOTE SIERA Sponsored exams have moved from the Carson Valley Inn to Silver State Charter High School starting with the September 20th exams.
Starting Time: 9:00 AM (Walk-ins allowed)
Dates: 3rd Saturday of January, March, May, July, September, and November
   
Sponsor: SNARS
VEC: ARRL
Contact Person: Bruce Wade, N7ZA, (775) 972-3387
Where: IGT Training Center - Building D, (Click here for map)
9275 Prototype Drive, (Go to NE corner of main building)
Reno, Nevada 89521
Starting Time: 9:00 AM (Walk-ins allowed)
Two copies of radio license and any CSCEs requested.
Dates: 3rd Saturday of February, April, June, August, October, and 2nd Saturday of December (December 13th)
   
Sponsor: AC6FU
VEC: ARRL
Contact Person: Jack Ruckman, AC6FU, (775) 577-2637
P.O. Box 309
Silver Springs, NV 89429
Where: 8755 Cimarron Trail (Click here for map)
Stagecoach, NV
Starting Time: 8:00 AM
Those upgrading an existing license should bring the original license and a photocopy as well as the originals of any CSCEs.
Dates: Every other month on the 2nd Saturday of even numbered months. April 12, June 14, August 9, October 11, and December 13th

 

The cost of ARRL VEC exam sessions is $14.00 in 2008. Each sponsor gives the necessary code and written exams for all license grades. Please bring original and copies of radio license and any CSCEs. Dates, time, and location are subject to change. Confirm information with "contact person" prior to going to an exam.
de George Uebele, WW7E
NOTE: As of January 1, 2009, the fee to take an ARRL Volunteer Examiner (VE)-administered Amateur Radio license exam will increase by $1, from $14 to $15.