| Rochester Amateur Radio Association, Inc. |
 Since 1931 |
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| PO Box 93333, Rochester NY, 14692 | Telephone Hotline: (585) 210-8910 |    |
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In case of emergency... Get Your Technician License or Upgrade with RaRa Whether you're new to Amateur Radio or ready to upgrade your license class, RaRa is here to help you every step of the way. From licensing classes to monthly testing sessions, we've got the resources and support you need to succeed. FCC License Classes & Question Pools The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) offers three license classes: Technician, General, and Amateur Extra. Each class has its own set of exam questions that are updated on a rotating schedule: Technician – Valid from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2026 General – Valid from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2027 Amateur Extra – Valid from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2028
Licensing Classes Curious about getting licensed or upgrading to the next license class—but not sure you can pass the exam on your own? We've got you covered!
In the meantime, if you're eager to get started or prefer to study independently, feel free to reach out—we’re happy to help point you in the right direction: All RaRa classes are conducted online via Zoom, so you can join in from anywhere with an internet connection.
Testing Sessions
RaRa conducts Amateur Radio license testing on the 3rd Saturday of each month from September through April. Testing is free for RaRa members, and open to non-members as well.
For additional information about RaRa’s testing program, visit our License Testing page. Last revised: 05/03/25 10:12 AM |
Tip: Licensing
classes and testing sessions are free for current RaRa members! If you’re
not yet a member, join 
Our
regularly scheduled classes have wrapped up for the season and will return in September.
We
use the current editions of the ARRL License Manuals in all of our classes. As a bonus, RaRa
members can purchase these manuals at a discounted rate of $25 (retail price is $43 after shipping) — a great
value as you prepare for your exam!
All
regularly scheduled testing sessions have concluded for the season.
Please
note: While there is no charge at the testing session itself, the FCC does require a $35 application fee for new licenses.
This fee is paid directly to the FCC after passing your exam and is not collected during the test.
There
will also be a special testing opportunity at the 2025 Rochester Hamfest—a great chance to combine testing with one
of the area's biggest ham radio events! For more details about the Hamfest, visit The Rochester Amateur Radio Association, Inc. is a 501(c)3 Educational Corporation Information Contact: webmaster@rochesterham.org |