Free online ham radio license exams
Take your Technician, General, or Amateur Extra license exam online with WEARC through SANDARC VEC. The exam session fee is $0. WEARC schedules remote exam sessions on a recurring basis; select an available appointment below.
Exam fee versus FCC fee: Your SANDARC VEC exam is free. For most new amateur radio licenses, the FCC separately charges a $35 application fee after you pass. A routine license-class upgrade does not have that FCC fee.
Available free online exam sessions
These sessions are supplied automatically by the SANDARC VEC HamStudy listing. Session times: Eastern Time (America/New_York). Your browser will convert them to its local time zone when available. Select a session to see current registration details and availability.
- 7:30 PM–9:30 PM EDTSANDARC VEC · Free examView session
- 7:30 PM–9:30 PM EDTSANDARC VEC · Free examView session
- 7:30 PM–9:30 PM EDTSANDARC VEC · Free examView session
- 7:30 PM–9:30 PM EDTSANDARC VEC · Free examView session
- 7:30 PM–9:30 PM EDTSANDARC VEC · Free examView session
- 7:30 PM–9:30 PM EDTSANDARC VEC · Free examView session
- 7:30 PM–9:30 PM EDTSANDARC VEC · Free examView session
- 7:30 PM–9:30 PM EDTSANDARC VEC · Free examView session
For current dates and availability, open the SANDARC VEC listing on HamStudy.
Schedule checked: SANDARC VEC: Oct 11 at 09:22 PM EDT. Some dates may have changed since the last check. Confirm availability on HamStudy.
Dates depend on published openings. If no appointments are shown, use the direct HamStudy listing to check the latest schedule.
Register and prepare for your exam
- Find an available free SANDARC VEC session on HamStudy and register.
- Have an FCC Registration Number (FRN) ready. New applicants can obtain one from FCC CORES.
- Review the SANDARC online exam instructions for identification, room scan, equipment, and other requirements before your appointment.
- Use the session confirmation instructions to join the online examination. You will register and take the exam through HamStudy and ExamTools.
SANDARC remote sessions normally use one camera. Check the full candidate guide for the current equipment and identification requirements.
What does a free ham radio exam include?
Is the online amateur radio exam really free?
Yes. WEARC's SANDARC VEC remote exam sessions have a $0 exam session fee. If you are applying for a new amateur radio license, a separate $35 FCC application fee generally applies after passing. Routine license-class upgrades do not incur that FCC fee.
Which amateur radio license exams are available?
WEARC offers remote exams for the Technician, General, and Amateur Extra license elements. Choose a published SANDARC VEC session on HamStudy to confirm appointment availability.
Can I take a free ham radio exam from home?
Yes. The sessions are remotely proctored and use video conferencing and ExamTools. You will need a compatible computer or laptop, a working webcam, microphone, and speaker, and a room suitable for the required check-in scan. Read the full requirements before registering.
How often are free online exams offered?
WEARC schedules free SANDARC VEC exams on a recurring basis. The dates shown above come from HamStudy and may change as sessions fill or new appointments are published.
Questions about scheduling or preparation? Contact the WEARC exam team.