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Sierra
Intermountain
Emergency
Radio
Association Minden, Nevada |
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FCC Amateur Radio Exams for 2008 Prepared by SIERA (Sierra Intermountain Emergency Radio Association) December 15, 2007 |
| 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. |