Mid Florida
DX Association
is an ARRL
Affiliated Club
W4FDX

Mid Florida DX Association

QSL Direct or via Bureau ONLY.
QSL's sent without a SASE or as a postcard will not be answered or acknowledged
No E-QSL accepted or sent.
QSL Manager


VE Test schedule
MFDXA VE Testing Monthly on the second Saturday at 1000 hours local.
Bloomingdale Regional Library
1906 Bloomingdale Avenue
Valrico, Florida 33596-6204
directions

The health and safety of examinees and our Volunteer Examiners (VEs) is first and foremost in any decision-making process. ALL Amateur Radio License exams and Meetings are cancelled until it is safe for everyone.

VE Test
Cancelled by Library November 14, 2020, 1906 Bloomingdale Ave, Valrico, FL 33596
NO Testing December 2020 Tampa Bay Hamfest
Possible January 9, 2021, 1906 Bloomingdale Ave, Valrico, FL 33596

FRN is required of all applicants. Have an FRN before exam day. Follow this link.

Updated 1506hrs local 2 April 2020
Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library. In an abundance of caution to our customers and staff due to COVID-19 coronavirus, all libraries are closed until further notice.



TEST DATES:

2020

Jan. 11, 2020

1145 hours local

 

Feb. 8, 2020

NO TESTING

Mar 14, 2020

NO TESTING

 

April 11, 2020

NO TESTING

May 9, 2020

NO TESTING

 

Jun 13, 2020

NO TESTING

July 11, 2020

NO TESTING

 

Aug 8, 2020

NO TESTING

Sep 12, 2020

NO TESTING

 

Oct 10,  2020

NO TESTING

Nov 14, 2020

NO TESTING

 

Dec TBA, 2020

NONE Tampa Bay Hamfest

TEST DATES 2021:
2021

Jan. 9, 2021

1000 hours local

 

Feb. 13, 2021

1000 hours local

Mar 13, 2021

1000 hours local

 

April 10, 2021

1000 hours local

May 8, 2021

1000 hours local

 

Jun 12, 2021

1000 hours local

July 10, 2021

1000 hours local

 

Aug 14, 2021

1000 hours local

Sep 11, 2021

1000 hours local

 

Oct 9, 2021

1000 hours local

Nov 13, 2021

1000 hours local

 

Dec TBA, 2021

TBA


PRE-REGISTRATION SUGGESTED

Lat-Long:
27? 53' 37" , -82? 15' 11"
27.8938 , -82.2532

MFDXA VE's recommend you continue studying until you take the exam(s). Several sources of study material are available on line. These are just a few.

QRZ.COM
AA9PW
KB6NU
hamstudy
RadioQTH
HamExam

Resources for the Disabled
Audio Technician and General Exam Question pool

Help is available for amateur radio license candidates with disabilities through the Handiham Organization. Please do your part to help disabled candidates obtain their licenses.

Courage Center Handiham System
3915 Golden Valley Road
Golden Valley, MN 55422
E-Mail: hamradio@couragecenter.org

Toll-Free telephone: 1-866-HANDIHAM (1-866-426-3442)

FAX:(763) 520-0577 Be sure to put Handihams in the FAX address

If you are planning on attending a Volunteer Examiner Testing Session please have the following with you.
ON EXAM DAY BRING THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:

1. FCC Registration Number (FRN). Apply BEFORE exam day for your FRN. You are required to provide your FRN on the 605 and Exam answer sheets.

2. Copy of Current U.S. Amateur License. You can print a reference copy from the FCC link.
A copying machine may not be available the day you are planning to take your examination. Be prepared and come with copies.

3. Copy of CSCE (Certificate for Successful Completion of Examination) issued less than 365 days before the exam date.

4. Exam fee is $15.00 for 2020, cash preferred.

5. Photo Identification
A. A legal photo ID (driver’s license, passport).
or
B. When no photo ID is available, two forms of identification must be presented:
1. non-photo ID/driver's license (some states still have them)
2. birth certificate (must have the appropriate seal)
3. social security card
4. library card
5. utility bill, bank statement or other business correspondence that specifically names the person; or a postmarked envelope addressed to the person at his or her current mailing address as it appears on the Form 605.

C. Students may bring any of the above items and/or a school ID, minor's work permit, report card, or a legal guardian may present a photo ID.

6. Two (2) Pencils or pen

7. A calculator with the memory erased and formulas cleared is allowed. You may not bring any written notes or calculations into the exam session. Slide rules and logarithmic tables are acceptable, as long as they're free of notes and formulas. Cell phone must be silenced or turned off during the exam session and the phones' calculator function may not be used. In addition, iPhones, iPads, Androids, smartphones, Blackberry devices and all similar electronic devices with a calculator capability, may NOT be used.

8. Arrive early.

Walk Ins permitted with FRN. Come prepared.

As a Courtesy to the Volunteer VE team members email or call 318-1700 to pre-register for the exam session.

License Exams will be given for all classes.


Effective February 24, 2007 Morse Code is no longer required for an Amateur Radio license.

Morse Code links have been moved to here.

QSL card generator

System Licensing Guidance for
FPV Flight. You need an Amateur Radio License to use many transmitters.

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