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Five County Ham Radio Enthusiasts (FCHRE) originally represented ham radio operators in five North Carolina counties: Wake, Franklin, Nash, Johnston, and Wilson. We’ve now expanded beyond these original counties.
We want to thank the Laurel VEC (Volunteer Examiner Coordinator) for offering no-charge exams to the public. The Five County Volunteer Examiner Team (FCVET) has been based in North Carolina, offering no-charge amateur radio exams since 2017.
The FCVET has a group of dedicated volunteer examiners ready to serve you. Our regular exams are held in Raleigh, Smithfield, and Wendell. You can register at hamstudy.org/fcvet. The link will take you directly to FCVET amateur radio exam sessions to select the spot most convenient to you. There is no charge for the exam.
Please click here to access our study guides.
If you are in other parts of North Carolina or outside of North Carolina altogether, please click here to find an exam session near you. Not all are free. Note: Our study guides are applicable whether you take your exam with us or with any other VEC.
You have questions? Check the Laurel VEC FAQ