DARA Licensing

The Dayton Amateur Radio Association provides Free FCC license exams to all interested in Amateur Radio.

Exam sessions for all classes of license are held at the DARA Clubhouse located at 6619 Bellefontaine Rd. Huber Heights, OH 45424.

*For Hamvention Exams information please visit https://hamvention.org/event-details/exams/

Due to recent changes in FCC policy all prospective licensees must have an FCC Registration Number (FRN) prior to testing. AN FRN may be applied for by visiting https://www.fcc.gov/wireless/support/universal-licensing-system-uls-resources/getting-fcc-registration-number-frn

Those wishing to test should bring:

-Government issued I.D.

-FCC Registration Number (FRN)

-Any expired licenses, CSCEs, or other paperwork for upgrade purposes                                               

-a pen

-a pencil

-a basic calculator (cell phones are not allowed)

For more information or to inquire about special assistance with testing please contact exams.w8bi@gmail.com

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Quick FAQs

When: 3rd Wednesday of odd months, except May due to Hamvention, at 7:30 p.m.

Where: DARA Clubhouse, 6619 Bellefontaine Road, Huber Heights, OH 45424

What do I need:

  • FCC Registration Number (FRN)
  • Government issued I.D.
  • Any expired licenses, CSCEs, or other paperwork for upgrade purposes
    • a pen
    • a pencil
    • a basic calculator (cell phones are not allowed)

Who should I contact: Please direct any questions to exams.w8bi@gmail.com