THE TEST POINT

General Rules for Amateur Testing

Adams, WIAdams City Fire Dept., 101 N. Main St., Highway 13, Adams, WI. Contact Edward J. Wagner, (608) 584-4858.
E-mail:ab9fn@arrl.net
Appleton, WI Fox Cities ARC (ARRL/VEC) All regular test sessions are held at the American Red Cross Building, 1302 East Wisconsin Ave. in Appleton. Testing starting at 8 a.m. No walk-ins after 9 a.m. For information, contact George R. Croy, W9MDP, 2113 Twin Willows Drive, Appleton, WI 54914. (920) 730-0967.
E-mail: w9mdp@arrl.net
Eau Claire, WI Eau Claire Amateur Radio Club. Grace Lutheran Church, 202 W., Grand Ave. Enter off 2nd Avenue entrance, Eau Claire, WI Technician, General and Extra Class exams. Walkins welcome. Examination session coordinator: Jonathan E., Case, (715) 834-1540.
Website: www.ecarc.org
E-mail: w9eau@ecarc.org
Fond du Lac, WI Fond du Lac ARC (ARRL/VEC). Community United Methodist Church, 701 Minnesota Ave., North Fond du Lac. 9:00 a.m. Walk-ins allowed. Contact: Douglas J. Schultz, 920-922-3088, E-mail: n9ezf@fdlhams.org
Houghton MI Sponsor: HARC/CCRAA. Time: 8:30 AM (Walk-ins allowed). Contact: George R Thurner home phone, (906)337-2542, cell phone (906) 369-2542, Email: W8FWG@ARRL.NET VEC: ARRL/VEC Location: Michigan Tech University-US Hwy 41. Wadsworth Residence Hall, East End of Campus, G04w (Downstairs/Turn Left), Houghton, MI 49931
Iron Mountain, MI Sponsor: W5YI VEC. Time: 9:00 AM (Walk-Ins Allowed). Contact: Mark J Lewis, (906)337-2542 . VEC: W5YI VEC. Location: Dickinson County Library, 401 South Iron Mountain St., Arrival Time: 9:00 AM. Conference Room, Iron Mountain, MI 49801
Iron River, MI Sponsor: Iron Range ARA (IRARC). Time: 6:30 PM (No walk-ins). Contact: Dan R Waters, (906)265-4240. Email: dmwaters@ironriver.tv VEC: W5YI VEC. Location: Iron River Lutheran Church, Across From Mcdonald's. Pre-Registration Required. If no applicants - No testing. Iron River, MI 49935
Janesville, WI Saint John Lutheran Church, Conference Room, 292 N. Parker Drive, upper parking entrance. Janesville, WI. Contact Scott A. Fry, (608) 449-8513. e-mail: radarkilowatt@aol.com
La Crosse, WI
(ARRL/VEC)		 Sponsor:Riverland Amateur Radio Club Location: American Red Cross-2927 Losey Blvd. LaCrosse, WI Time: 9:00a.m. (NO Walk-Ins) Registration IS required-Contact: Roger Reader 608-783-0723 Email: readers@centurytel.net
Madison, WI The Madison Wisconsin, Four Lakes Amateur Radio Club-sponsored VE testing has moved to the new University of Wisconsin Space Place, 2300 South Park Street, lower level, Madison, WI in the Villager shopping center complex. Exams are given the first Saturday of the month, from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM, no appointment is necessary. Questions may be directed to Carolyn Kammen, NQ9A at 608-246-0225 (home phone) or sent to . NQ9A@arrl.net
Marshfield, WI Sponsored by the Marshfield Area ARS. 6:00 p.m., walk-in allowed. Saint Joseph’s Hospital, 611 Saint Joseph Ave., Room 124, Hospice South Bldg., Marshfield, WI 54449. Contact: Richard L. Nesbitt, (715)384-3489. Email: Nesbit@charter.net
Mauston, WI Location is the Mauston City Hall, from9am - noon. Holding testing sessions here quarterly for all elements. Walk-ins always welcome and Talk-in via the 146.850 (pl123.0) repeater. The contact person is myself dave@n0trq.com or 608-548-2271. Sponsored by Juneau County Amateur Radio Club.
Medford, WI Sponsored by the Black River Amateur Radio Assn.(ARRL/VEC affiliated). Saturday, March 31st. Testing for all classes, Technition through Extra. Registration starts at 9:30AM, testing starts at 10:00AM
Location: the conference room of Medford Public Library, 400 N. MainSt., Medford, WI. From the intersection of State Hwys. 13 and 64, proceed West on Hwy. 64 to Main St. Turn North on Main St. and take Main St. to the library. Talk-in onthe 147.150 (+600 kHz, 114.8Hz PL) KB9OBX repleter. Walk-ins welcome, however, if you know you'll be attending, it would be appreciated if you call ahead.
Contact: Tom Hrdina N9GEN, 2373 Willow Ave., Medford, WI 54451, phone (715)748-4054 or email to Mike N9GHZ at: mds54449@yahoo.com
Menomonie, WI
(ARRL/VEC)		 Sponsored by the Dunn County Area Amateurs Location: University of Wisconsin, 121 10th Avenue, UW Stout Millennium Hall, NW Entrance, Menomonie, WI 54751. Time: 9:00 AM (Walk-ins allowed). Contact: James L. Guenther, (715)232-2625. Email: guentherj@uwstrout.edu
Menominee, MI Marinette-Menominee Amateur Radio Club. Location: The cafeteria of Bay Area Med Center, US-41 in Menominee. Building located next to KFC just off the Interstate Bridge. All classes given. Advance notice preferred, but not required. Test fee is $10 with two pieces of identification required. Contact Jeff Rymer, N9PQU at: jrymer@ez-net.com or Ed Engleman, KG8CX, at: dxer@cybrzn.com We will monitor the 147.000 (107.2 pl) repeater in event further directions or info is needed..
Merrill, WI Merrill Amateur Radio Group. 3:15 p.m. (Walk-ins allowed). Contact: Myron J. Oestreich (715) 355 -6902 e-mail:kb9stb@margdx , Location: Gail’s Place, n4090 Cth. K, Lincoln Center Banquet Hall.
Milwaukee, WI (AES Superfest) Sponsor: Milwaukee Radio Amateurs’ Club. Time: 9:00 AM (Walk-ins allowed). Milwaukee Radio Amateurs' Club (MRAC VEC) Last Saturday, except in March, June, August, and December. In addition, we test at the West Allis RAC Swapfest in January and at Superfest in April. 9:30 a.m. to noon at Amateur Electronic Supply (AES), 5710 W. Good Hope Road (the door you enter is actually numbered 5730), Milwaukee. For additional information, call (262) 797-MRAC. Bring along your original license, CSCE (if any), and one (1) good quality photocopy of each, plus two forms of identification, such a driver's license, etc. Also required is $8.00 for the exam fee. Walkins are welcome. To register in advance, use a post card. Print the grade of license you are applying for, your name, address, and telephone number, and send the card to MRAC/VEC, Milwaukee Radio Amateurs Club, P.O. Box 070695, Milwaukee, WI 53207. Contact: John G. Kraak, 262-797-6722.
Negaunee, MI Sponsor: HIAWATHA ARC. Time: 8:00 AM (Walk-ins allowed). Contact: Richard E Schwenke, (906)249-3837, Email: n8gba@chartermi.net VEC: ARRL/VEC. Location: Health Dept Bldg (Downstairs), 184 US 41 E, Entrance @ Back of building. Negaunee, MI 49866
Onalaska, WI Sponsor: Riverland ARC, Time: 9:00 AM (Walk-ins allowed), Contact: Roger C. Reader, (608)783-0723. Email: readers@centurytel.net VEC: ARRL/VEC. Location: Onalaska Public Library. 741 Oak Ave S. Onalaska, WI 54650
Oshkosh, WI (Omro) Oshkosh VE Team Amateur Radio exams monthly on the first Saturday. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. and exams will be given from 9 a.m. until noon. Omro Community Center, 130 W. Larrabee, Omro, WI. Walk-ins welcomed. Bring a good quality photocopy of your original license and any other necessary documents such as a CSCE, etc. The first session will be through W5YI/VEC, and then sessions will alternate between ARRL/VEC and W5YI/VEC. The exam fee is $6.65. For more information, please call Dick Lemme, K9FA, at (920) 235-0987, e-mail: lemme@vbe.com, or write Dick at 826 Jefferson Street, Oshkosh, WI 54901.
Portage, WI The test location is the community room of the Portage Public Library, 253 W Edgewater St., Portage, WI. The test dates are July 19 and October 18 2008. The start time is 10:30 am. Contact Ed Wagner, (608) 584-4858. e-mail: ab9fn@yahoo.com
Racine, WI ARRL VEC Monthly - first Saturday, except January, July, and August. Monthly exams are given 9 to 11 a.m. at the Faith United Methodist Church, 1013 Harmony Drive, Racine. Walk-ins are permitted. Talk in on 147.87/.27. Inquiries and registrations should be directed to Robert M. Frederiksen, (262) 637-6588. e-mail: kb9zaf@arrl.net
Rockford, IL Northern Illinois Volunteer Examiners (W5YI VEC) Third Saturday of every month. 9:00 a.m. to noon. No new applicants after 11:00 a.m. Walkins welcome. Held at St. Anthony Hospital, 5660 E State St., Rockford, IL. Contact: Randy Scott, W9HL, (815-877-4328) NETW9HL@ARRL.NET
Sheboygan, WI Sheboygan County ARC (ARRL/VEC). Exams are held in the Red Cross Building, 2032 Erie Avenue, Sheboygan, WI. The test areas are handicap accessible with signage posted to direct candidates to the proper area of the building. Walk-ins are accepted, however notification ahead of time of your intention to appear would be appreciated. Contact: Art Pahr, K9XJ, 920-876-2370. N8029 Willow Road, Plymouth, WI 53073-2929, at: 920-876-2370, or k9xj@arrl.net
Tomahawk, WI Tomahawk ARRL VE Team (ARRL/VEC). Last Saturday of every month, January thru October. Registration at 8:30, testing at 9:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Hospital, 401 W. Mohawk Dr. , Tomahawk. Contact Diane Lodge Hamman, KA9BHK, 145.43 MHz or telephone 715 453-3908.
St. Paul, MN Saint Paul Radio Club (SPRC) First Saturday of the month, 8:30 a.m. Test Site: St. Paul Technical College, 235 Marshall Ave., St Paul, MN. Ed VanCleave, W0VC, (612) 636-0108. www.qsl.net/sprc/index.html.
Washington Island, WI Contact: John W. Van Sandt, (217) 826-8821. n9yrx@hotmail.com
Waukesha, WI
(Milwaukee VEC)		 Sponsor: West Allis Radio Club Swapfest, Time: 9:00 AM (Walk-ins allowed. Contact: John G. Kraak, (262)548-9585. Email: jkraak@wi.rr.com. Location: AMF Waukesha Lanes, across from Waukesha EXPO, Waukesha, WI 53186
Wausau, WI Sponsor: WVRA. Time: 2:30 PM (Walk-ins allowed). Contact: Gerald L. Graebel, (715)842-9542 Email: w9glg@arrl.netVEC: ARRL/VEC. Location: American Legion Golf Course, 1001 Golf Club Rd, Wausau, WI 54403

Testpoints by date

April 05, 2008 Madison, WI

April 05, 2008 St. Paul, MN

April 05, 2008 Racine, WI

April 10, 2008 Apple Valley, MN

April 12, 2008 Blaine, MN

April 12, 2008 Oshkosh (Omro), WI

April 12, 2008 Portage, WI

April 17, 2008 Iron River, MI

April 19, 2008 Rockford, IL

April 19, 2008 Janesville, WI

April 19, 2008 Eau Claire, WI

April 26, 2008 Milwaukee, WI (MRAC)

April 26, 2008 Fond du Lac, WI

April 26, 2008 Tomahawk, WI

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May 03, 2008 La Crosse, WI

May 03, 2008 Madison, WI

May 03, 2008 St. Paul, MN

May 08, 2008 Apple Valley, MN

May 10, 2008 Blaine, MN

May 10, 2008 Oshkosh (Omro), WI

May 10, 2008 La Crosse, WI

May 15, 2008 Iron River, MI

May 17, 2008 Rockford, IL

May 24, 2008 Milwaukee, WI (MRAC)

May 31, 2008 Tomahawk, WI

June 01, 2008 Marshfield, WI

June 07, 2008 Madison, WI

June 07, 2008 St. Paul, MN

June 12, 2008 Apple Valley, MN

June 14, 2008 Blaine, MN

June 14, 2008 Oshkosh (Omro), WI

June 19, 2008 Iron River, MI

June 21, 2008 Rockford, IL

June 28, 2008 Tomahawk, WI

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July 05, 2008 Madison, WI

July 05, 2008 St. Paul, MN

July 10, 2008 Apple Valley, MN

July 12, 2008 Blaine, MN

July 12, 2008 Oshkosh (Omro), WI

July 17, 2008 Iron River, MI

July 19, 2008 Rockford, IL

July 26, 2008 Milwaukee, WI (MRAC)

July 26, 2008 Tomahawk, WI

August, 02, 2008 Madison, WI

August, 02, 2008 St. Paul, MN

August, 09, 2008 Blaine, MN

August, 09, 2008 Oshkosh (Omro), WI

August, 14, 2008 Apple Valley, MN

August, 16, 2008 Rockford, IL

August, 21, 2008 Iron River, MI

August, 30, 2008 Tomahawk, WI

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September, 06, 2008 Madison, WI

September, 06, 2008 St. Paul, MN

September, 11, 2008 Valley, MN

September, 13, 2008 La Crosse, WI

September, 13, 2008 Blaine, MN

September, 13, 2008 Oshkosh (Omro), WI

September, 18, 2008 Iron River, MI

September, 20, 2008 Rockford, IL

September, 27, 2008 Milwaukee, WI (MRAC)

September, 27, 2008 Tomahawk, WI

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November 08, 2008 La Crosse, WI

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Monthly, 1st Sat. Madison, WI

Monthly, 1st Sat. St. Paul, MN

Monthly, 2nd Thu. Apple Valley, MN

Monthly, 2nd Sat. Blaine, MN

Monthly, 2nd Sat. Oshkosh (Omro), WI

Monthly, 3rd Thu. Iron River, MI

Monthly, 3rd Sat. Rockford, IL

Monthly, Last Sat. Milwaukee, WI (MRAC)
(Except Mar., Jun., Aug., & Dec.)

Monthly, Last Sat. Tomahawk, WI
(January thru October only)
We need updates from VE teams. Please use the email link provided on the TESTPOINT page so prospective examinees will know of your sessions. Check your group's listing. Thanks.

Please send additions and changes to: k9en@arrl.net Kenneth A Ebneter
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