Testing Info

Are you looking to earn your first Amateur Radio license or upgrade your existing ticket in Delaware? Volunteer Examiner (VE) teams conduct regular license testing sessions across New Castle, Kent, and Sussex counties.

What to Bring to a Test Session

  • Two (2) forms of ID (one must be a valid photo ID).
  • Original License and/or CSCEs (if upgrading), along with a physical photocopy of each.
  • Exam Fee: Cash or check for $15.00 (ARRL VEC) or $14.00 (W5YI VEC).
  • Pen: All official FCC forms must be signed in ink.
  • FCC FRN Number: New licensees must register on the FCC CORES site to obtain an FRN number before attending a test session.
  • Valid Email Address: Required for FCC license processing and payment instructions.

Delaware Exam Session Locations & Contacts

📍 New Castle County

The Northern Delaware Volunteer Test Team (NDVETT) conducts exams in New Castle County on a regular basis.
🌐 Website: www.ndvett.org
👤 Team Director: Robbie McCray (AD3L)
📞 Phone: (302) 533-8535 | âœ‰ī¸ Email: ndvett@gmail.com

📍 Kent County

The Kent County Amateur Radio Club conducts examination sessions in Dover, Delaware.
📍 Location: Room 209 at Wyoming United Methodist Church, 216 Wyoming Mill Road, Dover, DE 19904 (Enter on North end of building, Room 209 is first on right).
👤 Contact: Ken Steele (N3QJJ)
📞 Phone: (302) 653-2144 | âœ‰ī¸ Email: n3qjj@hotmail.com

📍 Sussex County

The Sussex Amateur Radio Association (SARA) conducts testing on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 6:00 PM in conjunction with regular club meetings.
📍 Location: Mulligans Pointe Country Club, Georgetown, DE.
â„šī¸ Coordinated by Laurel VEC (No charge for testing; preregistration preferred).
👤 Contact: Herb Quick (W3BQ)
âœ‰ī¸ Email: w3bq@arrl.net

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