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Next Ham Exam: Jan 11, 2025

Posted on by Lee Lukehart K7AVR

Testing will be for all classes (Technician, General, Amateur Extra).

Date: Saturday, January 11, 2025
Time: Test-takers should arrive by 10:00 AM.
Place: Sandpoint Library (Community Room A)
1407 Cedar St, Sandpoint, ID 83864
Fee: No exam fee! In support of our community, we are administering the exam under the LARC VEC who does not charge an exam fee.

Please register for this exam session at https://hamstudy.org .
Note: for LARC, our examiner team is named Inland NW Amateur Radio Examiners (INWARE).

More details are available on our licensing general info page: https://bonnerares.org/wp/license-exams/

Walk-ins are welcome, but please allow extra time to register for the exam.

Required at exam session: Photo ID and FCC-issued FRN [link].

NOTE: A $35 FCC application fee is in effect for new licenses, renewals, and vanity call sign applications. WE do not collect the application fee at the exam. Upon passing you’ll pay the additional $35 directly to the FCC via the FCC Universal Licensing System (ULS) Pay Fees system.

To ask questions, contact (via phone or email):
Lee Lukehart K7AVR, 208-742-6644, luke (at) skysavvy (dot) net

Next Ham Exam: Nov 23, 2024

Posted on by Lee Lukehart K7AVR

Testing will be for all classes (Technician, General, Amateur Extra).

Date: Saturday, November 23, 2024
Time: Test-takers should arrive by 10:00 AM.
Place: Sandpoint Library (Community Room A)
1407 Cedar St, Sandpoint, ID 83864
Fee: No exam fee! In support of our community, we are administering the exam under the LARC VEC who does not charge an exam fee.

Please register for this exam session at https://hamstudy.org .
Note: for LARC, our examiner team is named Inland NW Amateur Radio Examiners (INWARE).

More details are available on our licensing general info page: https://bonnerares.org/wp/license-exams/

Walk-ins are welcome, but please allow extra time to register for the exam.

Required at exam session: Photo ID and FCC-issued FRN [link].

NOTE: A $35 FCC application fee is in effect for new licenses, renewals, and vanity call sign applications. WE do not collect the application fee at the exam. Upon passing you’ll pay the additional $35 directly to the FCC via the FCC Universal Licensing System (ULS) Pay Fees system.

To ask questions, contact (via phone or email):
Lee Lukehart K7AVR, 208-742-6644, luke (at) skysavvy (dot) net

Next Ham Exam: Sep 14, 2024

Posted on by Lee Lukehart K7AVR

Testing will be for all classes (Technician, General, Amateur Extra).

Date: Saturday, September 14, 2024
Time: Test-takers should arrive by 10:00 AM.
Place: Sandpoint Library (Community Room A)
1407 Cedar St, Sandpoint, ID 83864
Fee: No exam fee! In support of our community, we are administering the exam under the LARC VEC who does not charge an exam fee.

Please register for this exam session at https://hamstudy.org .
Note: for LARC, our examiner team is named Inland NW Amateur Radio Examiners (INWARE).

More details are available on our licensing general info page: https://bonnerares.org/wp/license-exams/

Walk-ins are welcome, but please allow extra time to register for the exam.

Required at exam session: Photo ID and FCC-issued FRN [link].

NOTE: A $35 FCC application fee is in effect for new licenses, renewals, and vanity call sign applications. WE do not collect the application fee at the exam. Upon passing you’ll pay the additional $35 directly to the FCC via the FCC Universal Licensing System (ULS) Pay Fees system.

To ask questions, contact (via phone or email):
Lee Lukehart K7AVR, 208-742-6644, luke (at) skysavvy (dot) net

Next Ham Exam: Jul 13, 2024

Posted on by Lee Lukehart K7AVR

Testing will be for all classes (Technician, General, Amateur Extra).

Date: Saturday, July 13, 2024
Time: Test-takers should arrive by 10:00 AM.
Place: Sandpoint Library (Community Room A)
1407 Cedar St, Sandpoint, ID 83864
Fee: No exam fee! In support of our community, we are administering the exam under the LARC VEC who does not charge an exam fee.

Please register for this exam session at https://hamstudy.org .
Note: for LARC, our examiner team is named Inland NW Amateur Radio Examiners (INWARE).

More details are available on our licensing general info page: https://bonnerares.org/wp/license-exams/

Walk-ins are welcome, but please allow extra time to register for the exam.

Required at exam session: Photo ID and FCC-issued FRN [link].

NOTE: A $35 FCC application fee is in effect for new licenses, renewals, and vanity call sign applications. WE do not collect the application fee at the exam. Upon passing you’ll pay the additional $35 directly to the FCC via the FCC Universal Licensing System (ULS) Pay Fees system.

To ask questions, contact (via phone or email):
Lee Lukehart K7AVR, 208-742-6644, luke (at) skysavvy (dot) net

Next Ham Exam: May 11, 2024

Posted on by Lee Lukehart K7AVR

Testing will be for all classes (Technician, General, Amateur Extra).

Date: Saturday, May 11, 2024
Time: Test-takers should arrive by 10:00 AM.
Place: Sandpoint Library (Community Room A)
1407 Cedar St, Sandpoint, ID 83864
Fee: No exam fee! In support of our community, we are administering the exam under the LARC VEC who does not charge an exam fee.

Please register for this exam session at https://hamstudy.org .
Note: for LARC, our examiner team is named Inland NW Amateur Radio Examiners (INWARE).

More details are available on our licensing general info page: https://bonnerares.org/wp/license-exams/

Walk-ins are welcome, but please allow extra time to register for the exam.

Required at exam session: Photo ID and FCC-issued FRN [link].

NOTE: A $35 FCC application fee is in effect for new licenses, renewals, and vanity call sign applications. WE do not collect the application fee at the exam. Upon passing you’ll pay the additional $35 directly to the FCC via the FCC Universal Licensing System (ULS) Pay Fees system.

To ask questions, contact (via phone or email):
Lee Lukehart K7AVR, 208-742-6644, luke (at) skysavvy (dot) net

Field Day 2024

Posted on by Mark Earls K7MEE

Save the date, June 22-23, 2024. Why?

ARRL sponsored Field Day 2024 is that date. This year, Bonner County ARES, K7BNR, along with Bonner County Amateur Radio Club (BCARC), K7JEP, will operate as one team using the special event call-sign K7B.

This year we will hold the event at House of the Lord Church (HOTL), Highway 41 Campus. The address is 36245 Highway 41, Oldtown, ID 83822.

We intend to operate and exchange as 2A ID. And, in addition to the 2 stations operating either voice, digital or CW, there are plans to have a GOTA station.

Also, the Royal Rangers group from HOTL are planning to attend the event, camp overnight, learn more about amateur radio and make use of the GOTA station.

The Royal Rangers program is an activity-based, small group church ministry for boys and young men in grades K-12. (https://royalrangers.com/home).

We look forward to this years Field Day event. Plan to come and check things out on Saturday. We always have a great time and enjoying sharing with others what amateur radio is all about.

-mee

Ham Exam upcoming: Mar 9, 2024

Posted on by Lee Lukehart K7AVR

Testing will be for all classes (Technician, General, Amateur Extra).

Date: Saturday, March 9, 2024
Time: Test-takers should arrive by 10:00 AM.
Place: Sandpoint Library (Community Room A)
1407 Cedar St, Sandpoint, ID 83864
Fee: No exam fee! In support of our community, we are administering the exam under the LARC VEC who does not charge an exam fee.

Please register for this exam session at https://hamstudy.org .
Note: for LARC, our examiner team is named Inland NW Amateur Radio Examiners (INWARE).

More details are available on our licensing general info page: https://bonnerares.org/wp/license-exams/

Walk-ins are welcome, but please allow extra time to register for the exam.

Required at exam session: Photo ID and FCC-issued FRN [link].

NOTE: A $35 FCC application fee is in effect for new licenses, renewals, and vanity call sign applications. WE do not collect the application fee at the exam. Upon passing you’ll pay the additional $35 directly to the FCC via the FCC Universal Licensing System (ULS) Pay Fees system.

To ask questions, contact (via phone or email):
Lee Lukehart K7AVR, 208-742-6644, luke (at) skysavvy (dot) net

Ham Exam upcoming: Jan 13, 2024

Posted on by Lee Lukehart K7AVR

Testing will be for all classes (Technician, General, Amateur Extra).

Date: Saturday, January 13, 2024
Time: Test-takers should arrive by 10:00 AM.
Place: Sandpoint Library (Community Room A)
1407 Cedar St, Sandpoint, ID 83864
Fee: No exam fee! In support of our community, we are administering the exam under the LARC VEC who does not charge an exam fee.

Please register for this exam session at https://hamstudy.org .
Note: for LARC, our examiner team is named Inland NW Amateur Radio Examiners (INWARE).

More details are available on our licensing general info page: https://bonnerares.org/wp/license-exams/

Walk-ins are welcome, but please allow extra time to register for the exam.

Required at exam session: Photo ID and FCC-issued FRN [link].

NOTE: A $35 FCC application fee is in effect for new licenses, renewals, and vanity call sign applications. WE do not collect the application fee at the exam. Upon passing you’ll pay the additional $35 directly to the FCC via the FCC Universal Licensing System (ULS) Pay Fees system.

To ask questions, contact (via phone or email):
Lee Lukehart K7AVR, 208-742-6644, luke (at) skysavvy (dot) net

Ham Exam upcoming: Oct 14, 2023

Posted on by Lee Lukehart K7AVR

Testing will be for all classes (Technician, General, Amateur Extra).

Date: Saturday, October 14, 2023
Time: Test-takers should arrive by 10:00 AM.
Place: Sandpoint Library (Community Room A)
1407 Cedar St, Sandpoint, ID 83864
Fee: No exam fee! In support of our community, we are administering the exam under the LARC VEC who does not charge an exam fee.

Please register for this exam session at https://hamstudy.org .
Note: for LARC, our examiner team is named Inland NW Amateur Radio Examiners (INWARE).

More details are available on our licensing general info page: https://bonnerares.org/wp/license-exams/

Walk-ins are welcome, but please allow extra time to register for the exam.

Required at exam session: Photo ID and FCC-issued FRN [link].

NOTE: A $35 FCC application fee is in effect for new licenses, renewals, and vanity call sign applications. WE do not collect the application fee at the exam. Upon passing you’ll pay the additional $35 directly to the FCC via the FCC Universal Licensing System (ULS) Pay Fees system.

To ask questions, contact (via phone or email):
Lee Lukehart K7AVR, 208-742-6644, luke (at) skysavvy (dot) net

Ham Exam upcoming: Aug 12, 2023

Posted on by Lee Lukehart K7AVR

Testing will be for all classes (Technician, General, Amateur Extra).

Date: Saturday, August 12, 2023
Time: Test-takers should arrive by 10:00 AM.
Place: Sandpoint Library (Community Room A)
1407 Cedar St, Sandpoint, ID 83864
Fee: No exam fee! In support of our community, we are administering the exam under the LARC VEC who does not charge an exam fee.

Please register for this exam session at https://hamstudy.org .
Note: for LARC, our examiner team is named Inland NW Amateur Radio Examiners (INWARE).

More details are available on our licensing general info page: https://bonnerares.org/wp/license-exams/

Walk-ins are welcome, but please allow extra time to register for the exam.

Required at exam session: Photo ID and FCC-issued FRN [link].

NOTE: A $35 FCC application fee is in effect for new licenses, renewals, and vanity call sign applications. WE do not collect the application fee at the exam. Upon passing you’ll pay the additional $35 directly to the FCC via the FCC Universal Licensing System (ULS) Pay Fees system.

To ask questions, contact (via phone or email):
Lee Lukehart K7AVR, 208-742-6644, luke (at) skysavvy (dot) net