Become a Ham

Want to become a Amateur Radio Operator?  (HAM)

It is a simple process.  All someone needs to do is pass a simple VE Test, which VE stands for Volunteer Examiner.  In the Ham world we all refer it as the VE Test.  You just study for a 35 question test, pass it with a 80% or better.  There is no longer a morse code test required!

There are currently three levels of in the Amateur Licensing; Technician, General and Extra.  Each one requires a separate test and comes with it's own permissions on frequencies / modes if you pass.

For more detailed information courtesy of the American Radio Relay League (ARRL) click here

Where to buy study materials and guides:
Ham Radio Outlet hot links, you might also try Amazon.com or your local book store.
ARRL publications are also now available at The Valley Ham Shack, 4321 W. Eisenhower Blvd, Loveland, CO

• ARRL Tech Q & A
• ARRL General Q & A
• ARRL Extra Q & A
• Gordon West Tech
• Gordon West General
• Gordon West Extra

Where go for practice tests online:

• http://www.qrz.com/testing.html
• http://www.hamtestonline.com/
• http://www.eham.net/exams/

The Northern Colorado Amateur Radio Club has many volunteers who are committed to helping you become a ham radio operator or earn an upgrade.  This includes test sessions that are available monthly.

The NCARC sponsors VE testing at two different locations - all levels offered
(Please remember to bring two forms of ID, a copy of your current license if you are upgrading and $15 test fee, cash or make checks payable to: ARRL/VEC.

• Odd Months - Second Saturday of each odd month at 9:00 am
  (January test will be held in conjunction with the NCARC hamfest on the third Saturday)

  All Saints Episcopal Church
  3448 Taft Ave.
  Loveland, CO

  VE Contact - Mike Hickerson (WØMBH)
  (970) 988-9459
   

• Even Months - Second Saturday of each even month at 10:00 am

  Randy's All American Grill
  35th Ave. & 21st St., Just south of King Soopers
  Greeley, CO

  VE Contact - OJ Jenkins (KØOJ)
  (970) 353-7094

Any changes in dates, times and/or locations will be posted on the web site

Congratulations to the NEW HAMS that passed during the 2012 Winter Hamfest...