The High Desert W5YI VE (Volunteer Examiner) team offers monthly In-Person exam session.SVL's Equestrian Center Clubhouse, 12660 Indian River Dr., Apple Valley, CA 92308In oder to participate, you will need:
Before taking the license exam, candidates need to acquire an FCC Registration Number (FRN) by registering with the FCC's Universal Licensing System (ULS).
Third Saturday of
each month
at 12 o'clockUpcoming dates for 2026:NO exam session in January 2026
Feb 21. -- March 21.
Apr. 18. -- May 16.
June 20. -- Jul 18.
Aug 15. -- Sep 19.
Oct 17. -- Nov 21.
Dec 19. 2026Time:
Noon / 12 o'clockVenue:
SVL's Equestrian Center Clubhouse, 12660 Indian River Dr., Apple Valley, CA 92308Cost:
$14
cash or payment apps: Venmo or Zelle or Apple or ...
Without any endorsement and just in random order, here are some study pages.Note that the question pool is in the public record and can be accessed FREE of charge (top link)
On the day of the exam session: The team will collect a fee of $14 (W5YI fee) Cash or Venmo.As a part of the application process (after passing the test) the FCC will collect a $35 application fee through their website. This fee applies to new, renewal, rule waiver, and modification applications that request a new vanity call sign. The fee is per application.
Please note that the team consists of volunteers who have jobs, families, and hobbies. Ham radio and volunteering is important to the team but so are other things ... with that said: You will get an answer - - just not necessarily right this moment 😉