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On Demand
Albuquerque Area
Los Alamos Area
Other Areas

Volunteer Examiner (VE) Testing


On Demand Testing (and classes)


Frank Warren, AB5WJ, and his W5YI test team have offered amateur radio testing and classes (all levels) for over 23 years and give hundreds of tests each year. Frank and his team also provide testing services for all commercial licenses.

Frank needs at least 3 days notice to make arrangements for tests. Testing can be done for groups or a single individual. Classes are held throughout the year and can be specially designed for groups (e.g. Boy Scouts, search and rescue groups, etc).

While Frank and the team are in the Rio Rancho area it is possible (depending on the circumstances) for him to travel to other parts of the state, meet people half way, etc. All testing is done on computers that are supplied at test time.

In general, the team is very flexible and it would be difficult to cover all the options here. If this kind of service fits best with your (or your group’s) schedule then contact Frank and see what arrangements can be made.

Phone: 505 962-9219
e-mail: fwarrensr@earthlink.net


Albuquerque Area


Darryl Clutter, NX5W runs an ARRL/W5WI testing group in the Albuquerque area. All testing (except the test at the Duke City Hamfest) will be in the computer lab or the Social Hall West at Manzano Mesa Multigenerational Center, 501 Elizabeth St SE, Alb, NM (see map).

ARRL tests are $15. W5YI tests are $14.

Two forms of ID are required. One must be a picture ID.

Those testing for upgrades must bring their original license and one copy. The VEs will keep the copy. The original will be returned.

Contact Darryl, NX5W at nx5w@comcast.net for more info

2012 NX5W Schedule.
March 10 09:00 AM-12:00 PM W5YI
June 30 09:00 AM-12:00 PM W5YI
August (DCHF) date TBD TBD (around noon) ARRL
September 15 09:00 AM-12:00 PM W5YI
November 17 09:00 AM-12:00 PM W5YI

Los Alamos


Bill Boedeker is the contact for the ARRL affiliated team in the Los Alamos area. Bill’s contact information is

Bill Boedeker, NM5BB
247 Manhattan Loop
Los Alamos, NM 87544
(505)662-4220
boedeker@cybermesa.com

The dates for testing in 2011 are (and walk-ins are always welcome)

January 11
April 12
July 12
October 11

Tests start at 6:30 PM

Testing location is 4017 Arkansas in Los Alamos


Other Areas


TBD

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