If you are presently unlicensed and want to test for a license, this page will help you. If you are already licensed and want to upgrade, again, this page will help you.
VE Testing
Red Rose Repeater Association sponsors a Laurel VEC associated VE team to offer ham radio tests at no cost to the examinee. Sessions are regularly held at Thadeus Stevens 750 East King Street, Lancaster 17602, in the lower level of the Learning Resource Center.
Note: A government issued photo ID (such as a driver’s license) is required to be presented at test session.
FRN
A FRN is required for testing. You register for a FRC at the FCC’s website: https://apps.fcc.gov/coresWeb/publicHome.do.
Please register for a FRN prior to the test session and bring it along with you.
Pre-registration
Pre-registration is preferred (but walk-ins will be accepted), it helps with making sure everything gets recorded correctly and speeds up the paperwork on the day of the test. Please visit: https://hamstudy.org/sessions/RRRA/all?endDate=12/31/2026 or email [email protected] to preregister
Upcoming Sessions
Unless otherwise noted, our session are held at 10:30AM at Thaddeus Stevens College, 750 East King Street Lancaster, PA 17602, in the lower level of the Kenneth W Schuler Resource Center. Please use this link for navigation directly to the correct building: https://maps.app.goo.gl/fMbdQRMrVXPBA8Pn8
November 15 at Thaddeus Stevens College– This session has been cancelled- January 17 2026 at Thaddeus Stevens College
- March 21 2026 at Thaddeus Stevens College
- July 18 2026 at Thaddeus Stevens College
- September 19 2026 at Thaddeus Stevens College
- October 3 2026 at Red Rose Repeater Association Hamfest (Time and Location TBD)
- November 21 2026 at Thaddeus Stevens College
After-Tech
Red Rose Repeater Association wants to help those new Technician Class licensees. The talents of its members varies and can be a great benefit to pass along to those new licensees. If you are interested in participating as an elmer to a new licensee, please send an e-mail to Doug (W3COB) expressing your interest. Include notes listing skills and ambitions. What can you do to give back?
Resources
We offer links herein to guide you to other helpful resources, both locally and nationally, to help you in your Amateur Radio hobby. Here you’ll find links to educational resources, practice exams, vendors, and other clubs.