Test for a new amateur radio license or an upgrade with our experienced and friendly ARRL certified examiners. The volunteer examiner (VE) team is sponsored by the City of Bloomington, Police Department, Emergency Management Division and the Bloomington Communications Group.
 

Our examination team consists of Amateur Radio     Extra Class volunteers:
Dan Royer - KE0OR (Lead Examiner),
Al Senechal - K0CN,
Luis Waseleski - KD0VC,         
Tom Weigel - AB0J,
Jeff Goodnuff - W0KF,         
Bob Schwartz - KT0T and
Rusty Lane - W0LMS.
You will find the group concerned with your success and ready to assist you throughout the process.

Examination Schedule:  This exam is being conducted at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center, 1 Veterans Dr, Minneapolis, MN 55417at 2:00 PM on July 19, 2009. This exam session will take place immediately after the conclusion of a class at the VA Center. Persons not in the class are welcome to take the exam however we ask that you register ahead of time.  

Exam Site Location: The July 19th exam session will be held at the Minneapolis VA Hospital. All other examination sessions are held in the Amateur Radio Room and Emergency Operations Center at the Bloomington Civic Plaza - Police Department, 1800 West Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington, MN 55431-3027.

Session Information: Pre-registrations for FCC exams are needed for the July 19 session. You can register by calling Dan Royer at 952-888-9756 or send an e-mail to KE0OR@arrl.net .

What you will need at the test session. Anyone taking an exam or submitting paperwork for a license will be required to present an official photo ID or a birth certificate. If you are upgrading your license, you will need to submit a copy of your existing license and, if applicable,  submit one copy of any element credit certificate that applies towards your new license. Please make your copies before coming to the test session. The examination session fee is $15.00 and all fees are forwarded to the ARRL.  If possible, a check made out to the ARRL-VEC or correct change is appreciated. You will also need a pen and pencil and may bring a calculator. Calculators may not be programmed for solving exam questions and are subject to examination by our VE team. All other materials including paper for calculations will be provided at the session.