Saturday January 9, 2020
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Examinations are through the Laurel VEC system, so it’s 100% electronic and efficient. Advantages of taking a ham radio exam through the Thunderbird Amateur Radio Club & Laurel VCE include electronic registration, efficient test taking workflow plus it’s free! Those who pass the technician get their call sign in less then 24 hours, so you can start operating right away! If you’re upgrading to general or extra, you’re officially upgraded per the FCC in less then 24 hours as well.

In addition to the Hamfest session, Thunderbird Amateur Radio Club board offers ham radio license exams every 3rd Wednesday of the month. Ham radio licenses for technical, general and extra are given at this time. Please see our main website for more details.

Click Here For Free TBARC HamFest Online Exam Registration Now!
Registration is required.

What to Bring

  • Photo ID
  • Your original license if currently licensed
  • Certificates of Successful Completion of Examination (CSCEs) (if you’re upgrading a prior CSCE)
  • Photocopy of your license and any CSCEs you will use to upgrade
  • Your FCC Registration Number (FRN)FRN number is required for online & in-person registration. Please register for one prior to going to the exam.
  • Photo ID
  • Your original license if currently licensed
  • Certificates of Successful Completion of Examination (CSCEs) (if you’re upgrading a prior CSCE)
  • Photocopy of your license and any CSCEs you will use to upgrade
  • Your FCC Registration Number (FRN)
    • FRN number is required for online & in-person registration. Please register for one prior to going to the exam.

Location Information





Glendale Nazarene Church
5902 W. Cactus Road
Glendale, AZ 85304

Hamfest map