Before your exam

Choose your VEC exam instructions

WEARC conducts online amateur radio exams through two Volunteer Examiner Coordinators: ARRL VEC and SANDARC VEC. The fees and equipment requirements depend on the VEC for your specific session.

Which instructions apply? Choose a date on our combined session calendar and follow the requirements for the VEC shown on your registration. Not sure? Contact WEARC before preparing your equipment or paying a fee.

ARRL VEC

ARRL exam instructions

Instructions for the ARRL VEC session shown on your HamStudy registration.

Cameras: Two camera-equipped devices.
Exam fee: $15 standard; $5 under age 18.
Preparation: Review the ARRL online exam checklist.

ARRL VEC

Identification · Fees · FAQs

SANDARC VEC

SANDARC exam instructions

Instructions for the SANDARC VEC session shown on your HamStudy registration.

Cameras: One camera by default.
Exam fee: Free for all candidates.
Preparation: Review the SANDARC online exam guide.

SANDARC VEC

Identification · Fees · Setup

A separate $35 FCC application fee generally applies to a new license regardless of the VEC. A routine license-class upgrade does not incur that FCC fee.

Registration

Follow the instructions for your registered session

Browse WEARC's upcoming sessions. Review the session's coordinating VEC, register, and use the matching guide above. If you are uncertain which program you booked, ask the team.