Cyclone Amateur Radio Club

Central Iowa Testing Sessions

The Cyclone Amateur Radio Club is proud to be a sponsor for the VE testing here in Ames.  Up to date information on VE testing in Ames can be found at the Story County Ham Club Site 

The testing fee is $15.00.  Be sure to bring a photo ID, your original licence and a photocopy of it (if upgrading), originals and photocopies of any valid credit certificates to the session. Also bring Pens and Pencils and a Calculator (All memories WILL be cleared). Be sure to check with the sponsors of these testing sessions for any other instructions.


The next test session will be Saturday, October 13, 2012, at 10:00am in Room 1304 Howe Hallm, on the ISU campus Exams will be offered for the Technician, General, and Extra class licenses



QRZ has some excellent tests to help you practice for the exam.

Also you may wish to look at these excellent study guides in PDF format (links at bottom of page)


In Ames testing is usually held at 9:30 AM at 296 Town Engineering on the ISU campus.  
Check with the SCARC site (above) or NP2N (below) for dates.

AMES - For information on testing in the Ames area,
Contact George Oster, NP2N, at (515)233-3535 or via email to NP2N (@ arrl.net)

BOONE - For information on testing in the Boone area,
Contact Steve C. Huffman, NØNEU, at (515)432-4006 or via email to clubhuff (@ tdsi.net)

DES MOINES - For information on testing in the Des Moines area,
Contact Dan Miller, KCØFRL, at (515)285-7981 or via email to KCØFRL (@ arrl.net)

FORT DODGE - For information on testing in the Fort Dodge area,
Contact Rex Moore, WDØA, at (515)576-5576

MARSHALLTOWN - For information on testing in the Marshalltown area,
Contact Kevin Stover, NØRKX, at (515)753-6176

TAMA/TOLEDO - For information on testing in the Tama/Toledo area,
Contact Charlie Dennis, WBØZKG, at (515)484-4837