ARRL VE TESTING:
The next test session will be: April 25,
2009 at the Twin City
Ham Club Hamfest. Time is 9:00 a.m.
PLEASE NOTE _ After the Hamfest, testing will return to the
regular location and schedule below.
The Twin City Ham Club, an ARRL Special Services Club, sponsors ARRL/VEC testing
in the West Monroe, Louisiana area. We now have two VE teams, and testing is
offered on the second Saturday of EVERY month. Test time is 9:00 AM. The current location for testing is 1000 New Natchitoches
Street in West Monroe. This building is the Ouachita Parish Fire Training Center.
It is approximately half way between Thomas Road and Well Road, on New Natchitoches,
which is South of I-20. Testing is held in a classroom beside the EOC at the West
end of the building.
Tests start at 9:00 AM and are available for all license classes. Walk-ins welcome. Please be sure to have proper ID, your original license, if upgrading, and copies of any CSCE's. Copying machines are typically NOT available on dates of testing. All VE's are ARRL accredited and subscribe to the rules and regulations set forth by the ARRL/VEC.
Schedule:
Tests are administered on the SECOND Saturday in EVERY month.
The schedule for Jim "N5DMX" Ramsey's team is: April 25, June 13, August 8, October 10, and December 12. Please
note that the April session will be at the Monroe
Hamfest.
The schedule for Louis "KB5NVD" Bryant's team is:
May 9, July 11, September 12, and November 14.
Directions:
From points WEST of West Monroe, on I-20 Eastbound, take the Well Road exit and head South. At the "Tee" (corner of Well and New Natchitoches) turn Left. Approximately 3/4 mile on the left, you will see the large black and white sign and then the driveway. From Monroe and points East, take the Thomas road exit and head South. After crossing the railroad tracks, the next intersection is New Natchitoches. Turn right and follow New Natchitoches to the West for about 3/4 mile. The driveway and sign will be on your right. Park on the West End (closest to the driveway) Once inside the building, proceed to the intersection in the hallways, turn left and immediately right into the classroom. Although not a formal talk-in, usually someone on the 146.85- repeater can help with additional directions.
For alternate directions or a MAP, please use this link MAP to Test Site
For a listing of upcoming meeting dates and other events of interest in Northeast Louisiana, please see our
Please feel free to forward any information or questions you may have regarding
The Twin City Ham Club or Amateur Radio in general to: TCHC@tchams.org
This page last updated March 16, 2009
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