What you need to bring to Class
Technician: Your FRN (FCC Registration Number)
This is required to register for a class. See Before Class for how to get an FRN.
General/Extra: Your original license and a copy.
Most exam teams will accept a print of the FCC website’s “Reference Copy” if you don’t have an original or time to receive one from the FCC in the mail.
All: Your copy of the Question Pool, etc,
The registration instructions include a link to a zip file you’ll need to download (and descriptions of the zip contents). We note in the instructions which files you need to bring to class with you.
In particular, the zip includes the Question Pool - a list of all the questions which might be on your exam. You’ll need to follow along with these, and will probably want to take notes on them.
You can bring the material either hard copy (on paper), or softcopy (on your ipad/laptop/etc.). In either case, be prepared to take notes during class.
Note: Do not plan to view this on your phone during class. The screen is just too small to be practical.
All: Pencils and/or Pens (at least one pencil)
To take notes, fill out application forms, and to take the exam. Note: You need to bring a pencil for the new exam grading forms.
All: A simple calculator.
The examiners dislike fancy programmable calculators which may have formulas pre-programmed. They do not allow smartphones like the iphone or andriod which could have ‘study guides’ loaded on them or have internet access.
All: A pre-exam snack.
It’s a long day. Some people find a snack before the exam really helps.
Registration on hamstudy
Covid pushed hams to develop online testing tools. We use the esam tools at hamstudy.org. During the registration process, you’ll get a link to the private exam session for the class. (Private means that the exam session is reserved for class participants and not open to the general public.)
