FCC Amateur Radio License Exams

FCC AMATEUR RADIO LICENSE EXAMS

In-person FCC amateur radio license exams are again being offered locally in Eureka and Hydesville, with the location alternating monthly.

For current information about scheduled exams, check the ARRL web site.  Enter the zip code for either Hydesville or Eureka for the latest exam listings.

In-Person Exams in Hydesville, CA (95547)
Held in Hydesville on even-numbed months.
Upcoming Exam Sessions:
   08/15/2026   10/17/2026
Sponsor: Redwood Amateur Radio club (R.A.R.C.)
Time: 10:00 AM (No Walk-ins / Register or Call ahead)
Contact: Daniel R. Martin, AG6JW, Volunteer Examiner, (707) 768-9147
Email: Dan.AG6JW@gmail.com
Location:
Fortuna Volunteer Fire Department Sta. 3
3495 State Highway 36
Hydesville CA 95547
VEC:  ARRL/VEC

In-Person Exams in Eureka, CA (95501)
Held in Eureka on odd-numbed months on the third Saturday of the month.
Upcoming Exam Sessions:
07\18/2026,   09/19/2026   11/21/2026
Time:    10:00 AM   (No Walk-ins / Register or Call ahead)
Sponsor: Humboldt Amateur Radio Club
Contact: Daniel R. Eaton KB6DE, Volunteer Examiner, (707) 834-7397
Email (preferred): dre3neato@gmail.com
Location:
Humboldt Bay Fire Training Classroom
3030 L Street
Eureka CA 95501
VEC:  ARRL/VEC

Online Remote Examination Option
For those who cannot attend an in-person exam session, remote online exams are still being offered.
See instructions on our Online Remote Testing page.