Amateur radio license testing is conducted monthly. The exam sessions are normally scheduled for the third Thursday of the month. But with the delay in testing due to the COVID-19 event, an additional 30 May 20 testing session will be held.
Please see the Testing Schedule page for specific future dates.
The exam sessions are normally held at the Christ Anglican Church, 3275 Halls Mill Road, Mobile, AL 36606. However the following temporary location will be used for the 30 May 20 testing session, 9048 Howells Ferry Road, Semmes, AL 36575.
***All Covid-19 Safety Protocol will be followed by providing Social Distancing, Disinfecting the test area between scheduled exams and the use of masks will be required***
Please see the map below for directions.
Please see the Testing Schedule page for specific future dates.
The exam sessions are normally held at the Christ Anglican Church, 3275 Halls Mill Road, Mobile, AL 36606. However the following temporary location will be used for the 30 May 20 testing session, 9048 Howells Ferry Road, Semmes, AL 36575.
***All Covid-19 Safety Protocol will be followed by providing Social Distancing, Disinfecting the test area between scheduled exams and the use of masks will be required***
Please see the map below for directions.
We offer exams for all elements: Technician (Element 2), General (Element 3) and Amateur Extra (Element 4).
The exam sessions start promptly at 8:00 am and will end at 10:00 am .
The information below applies to ALL exams taken with the CAVE Mobile team.
Preregistration IS NOT required...but dropping us an email to let us know you're coming is certainly appreciated.
What you need to bring to the exam session:
1) Government-issued picture ID.
2) If currently licensed, the official copy (signed) and an extra copy of your current FCC amateur radio license. The extra copy will be attached to your NCVEC Form 605 (License Application.)
3) Test fee, CASH ONLY, exact amount (if possible): $10 for adults, $5 for students (a current student ID may be requested.)
**One fee will cover all tests taken at a particular session...no extra charge for extra tests (or retests)!**
4) Any current CSCEs that have not yet shown up in the FCC database.
5) Your FCC Registration Number (FRN) if you have been issued one. If you have not been issued one, you will need to provide your Social Security Number on your NCVEC Form 605. If you pass your exam, you will be issued an FRN along with your amateur radio license. We recommend that you apply for an FRN at the FCC website at least one week ahead of the exam session you plan to attend. More information is located here: FRN Info
Calculators: Non-programmable calculators are allowed. Programmable calculators are NOT ALLOWED unless their memories can be cleared or reset at the exam session site by the testing crew prior to the start of the exam. The decision as to whether a calculator will be allowed to be used rests with the Chief Volunteer Examiner/Session Manager and that decision is final.
Cell phone/tablet Calculator Apps will not be used.
Cell Phones, Tablets and other Personal Electronic Devices: These devices will be placed on "silent" or turned off and removed from the examinee's position prior to the start of the exam.
Special Needs Accommodation: If you cannot take the exam in its standard written form, or at our regular location, we will do our absolute best to provide an alternative testing situation. However, please be advised that we probably will NOT be able to accommodate you on a walk-in basis at one of our regular test sessions. Please contact us ahead of the exam session you plan to attend and we will work out a plan to offer you an exam session that takes your needs into account.
We look forward to serving you and being a positive part of your amateur radio experience. Please feel to contact us if you have any questions or concerns.
73,
-Danny
Danny Bush
NF4J
CAVEC Mobile Chief Volunteer Examiner
NF4J@mail.com
The exam sessions start promptly at 8:00 am and will end at 10:00 am .
The information below applies to ALL exams taken with the CAVE Mobile team.
Preregistration IS NOT required...but dropping us an email to let us know you're coming is certainly appreciated.
What you need to bring to the exam session:
1) Government-issued picture ID.
2) If currently licensed, the official copy (signed) and an extra copy of your current FCC amateur radio license. The extra copy will be attached to your NCVEC Form 605 (License Application.)
3) Test fee, CASH ONLY, exact amount (if possible): $10 for adults, $5 for students (a current student ID may be requested.)
**One fee will cover all tests taken at a particular session...no extra charge for extra tests (or retests)!**
4) Any current CSCEs that have not yet shown up in the FCC database.
5) Your FCC Registration Number (FRN) if you have been issued one. If you have not been issued one, you will need to provide your Social Security Number on your NCVEC Form 605. If you pass your exam, you will be issued an FRN along with your amateur radio license. We recommend that you apply for an FRN at the FCC website at least one week ahead of the exam session you plan to attend. More information is located here: FRN Info
Calculators: Non-programmable calculators are allowed. Programmable calculators are NOT ALLOWED unless their memories can be cleared or reset at the exam session site by the testing crew prior to the start of the exam. The decision as to whether a calculator will be allowed to be used rests with the Chief Volunteer Examiner/Session Manager and that decision is final.
Cell phone/tablet Calculator Apps will not be used.
Cell Phones, Tablets and other Personal Electronic Devices: These devices will be placed on "silent" or turned off and removed from the examinee's position prior to the start of the exam.
Special Needs Accommodation: If you cannot take the exam in its standard written form, or at our regular location, we will do our absolute best to provide an alternative testing situation. However, please be advised that we probably will NOT be able to accommodate you on a walk-in basis at one of our regular test sessions. Please contact us ahead of the exam session you plan to attend and we will work out a plan to offer you an exam session that takes your needs into account.
We look forward to serving you and being a positive part of your amateur radio experience. Please feel to contact us if you have any questions or concerns.
73,
-Danny
Danny Bush
NF4J
CAVEC Mobile Chief Volunteer Examiner
NF4J@mail.com