Amateur License Exams
Testing
The Dayton Amateur Radio Association provides FREE license exams to prospective applicants on a bi-monthly basis.
Exams are held at the DARA clubhouse on the third Wednesday of odd months (except May) at 7pm. The DARA clubhouse is located at 6619 Bellefontaine Rd. Huber Heights, OH 45424.
Exams are walk-in friendly, no pre-registration required. Applicants will need an FCC Registration Number (FRN). If you do not have an FRN, one can be obtained by visiting-
Upon successful completion of your exam the FCC will email
instructions for paying the $35 Application Fee. This fee is payable
directly to the FCC and is applicable to all new licenses, license
renewals, and vanity applications. License upgrades are not subject to
to the application fee.
If you have questions about testing please email
exams.w8bi@gmail.com
Schedule
- January – 3rd Wednesday
- March – 3rd Wednesday
- May*** See note
- July – 3rd Wednesday
- September – 3rd Wednesday
- Novemeber – 3rd Wednesday
*** May testing occurs at Dayton Hamvention on the third week of May. Please see hamvention.org/exams for details.
Schedule
For the most current list of Free testing opportunities please visit:
FRN Guide
Applicants will need an FCC Registration Number (FRN). If you do not have an FRN, one can be obtained by visiting-