VE Testing

Get or upgrade your amateur license.

Southern Michigan Amateur Radio Society exam sessions, FRN guidance, ARRL/VEC information, and location details.

Upcoming sessions

Walk-ins welcome.

  • Thursday, June 25, 2026 @ 7 PM — Maple United Methodist Church
  • Thursday, August 27, 2026 @ 7 PM — Maple United Methodist Church
  • Thursday, October 22, 2026 @ 7 PM — Maple United Methodist Church

Location: Maple United Methodist Church, 342 Capital Ave NE, Battle Creek, MI

Map to Maple United Methodist Church

What to bring

FRN required.

A Federal Registration Number (FRN) is required for the paperwork. Social Security Numbers are not accepted. An email address is also required by the FCC and for the FRN.

For what to bring to an exam session, including FRN-related information, see ARRL’s guidance. Links on ARRL also help search for other in-person or online exam locations.

Sponsor: Southern Michigan Amateur Radio Society
Contact: Kyle Brown, W8KDB · VE Coordinator
VEC: ARRL/VEC

ARRL: what to bring · FCC CORES