A Ham Radio Test Session is scheduled for Sunday, June 7th Watertown Regional Library at 2pm. Walk-ins are welcome. Pre-registration is not required but may help speed the pre-exam process. Contact Joe by e-mail or phone: n0sd@arrl.net, (605) 237-3173
A Ham Radio Test Session was held at the Watertown Regional Library on February 8th, 2026. One applicant passed the Techician exam and another graduated from Technician to General Class license. Future exam session dates will be posted on www.w0wtn.org and also here. Pre-registration is not required but may help speed the pre-exam process. Contact Joe by e-mail or phone: n0sd@arrl.net, (605) 237-3173
NOTE: The Technician exam question pool is changing effective July 1st, 2026. If you are studying for the exam and plan to take it on or after that date, make sure your study materials have been updated to include the new exam questions.
No license yet? Start here:
- www.hamstudy.org – to study for the exam
- Help info: How to Apply for your FRN (FCC registration number)
- Register to receive your FRN – you need an FRN before you can take an exam. There is no cost for this.
- Fill out the FCC form 605 – We will have these forms at the exam site.
- Arrive at the exam site, pay $15 to the Lake Area Radio Klub to take the exam.
Lake Area Radio Klub handles the submission of passing test results to our exam registrar, the American Radio Relay League (ARRL). The ARRL submits the results to the FCC for processing. Using your FRN you can check online to see the status of your application. This includes FCC assignment of your new call letters if applicable. If there are any glitches in the process LARK can work with the ARRL on your behalf to help complete the process.
“Intro to Ham Radio” links:
KN0JI’s (Noji’s) Ham Radio Starter Page
Evan Thorson, K2EJT’s reviews, views and tips. As he puts it, “Just a guy who likes to hang out in the woods and play with radio stuff.”
Here’s the ARRL On The Air Magazine Nov-Dec 2025 issue for new hams and others who want to learn about the hobby. The ARRL offers a free issue if you provide them with your contact info.