Get Licensed

Studying for the FCC Technician Class amateur radio operator license can be done in several ways. The SEARAT Amateur Radio Club cooperates with several local clubs, and can proctor the exam itself on Fort Bragg with member Volunteer Examiners.

• Email the SEARAT Amateur Radio Club for our testing schedule » KQ4CAA testing inquiries
• HamStudy.org is free on your computer, and you can track your progress easily » HamStudy.org
• You can access excellent test prep apps from your phone too » Ham Test Prep (New)
• American Radio Relay League (ARRL), the largest membership association of hams in the U.S., offers a study portal » ARRL Learning Center

Once you have studied, you need to obtain an FCC Registration Number (FRN) in the Universal Licensing System (ULS) to bring to the exam.

• Here are complete instructions » FRN tutorial
• And here's a direct link to your FCC login » Have your FRN noted down for testing day