Amateur Radio Exam Sessions
The North Shore Radio Club conducts amateur radio exams on laptop computers that we provide. The ARRL receives the test results on the day of the exam, and the FCC receives the information one or two days after the exam.
We charge a $15.00 fee in cash to take the exam. We forward all monies received directly to the ARRL. You must also bring a Government Issued Photo ID.
Here is the schedule for the 2025 exams:
January 19, 2025February 16, 2025March 16, 2025April 13, 2025May 18, 2025June 8, 2025July 20, 2025August 17, 2025September 21, 2025October 19, 2025November 16, 2025December 21, 2025
All amateur radio exams are conducted at the:
Northbrook Public Library
1201 Cedar Lane
Northbrook, IL 60062
All candidates must register online at https://hamstudy.org/sessions/nsrc
Those seeking a new license will be directed to the FCC site to receive an FRN (Federal Registration Number). Those seeking an upgrade to their licence will register using their FRN.
We ask that candidates arrive when the library opens at 1:00pm, so we can start promptly.
The FCC charges a $35 fee to all new licensees. Candidates will receive an email from the FCC with a link to pay the $35. You have 10 days to pay this fee.
Once we receive your registration, we will send an email with confirmation that you're registered with additional information and links for the FCC.
Please include your email and phone number on your registration. We will also contact you by phone to help you prepare for your exam, an extra service provided by our club.
For questions please send me an email at:
VE Test Results for 2024
In 2024 we administered 12 VE test sessions.
67 candidates.
34 new licenses
29 upgrades.
Our team of volunteer examiners:
Richard Davidson K9RD
Udo Koch N0LSR
Lance Robieson KD9SMI
Tami Witbrodt KD9IXB
Bill Gao KD9GXK
Bill Deans KD9TWA
Jim Janiak NE9JJ
Jeremy Dee W9DEE
Dennis Baker NR9H
Thomas Seputis KA9SNG
Marty Boroff WD9GYM
Joseph Talario KD9TTQ
Matt Haynes KB9ME
Elliot Goldman K9EHG
Dennis Bricault KD9YUO
Edgar Reihl K9RE
Todd Marshall KD9NBB
Howard Miller N9RU
Derick Bonewitz AB9PR
The VEs on this list should have gotten an e-mail by now with their assignments for 2025. If you did not get an e-mail or want to become a VE, please contact Richard K9RD (rich@davidsondata.com) or Udo N0LSR (ukoch@msn.com ).