Johnson Space Center Amateur Radio Club

Licensing Exam Session
2022-07-09 09:00 - 11:00, 2022-08-13 09:00 - 11:00, 2022-10-08 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago)
Testing has returned to the Gilruth Center.
Plan to arrive at 9:00am for registration and credential check. Test begins around 9:30am.
Prior to the exam date:
1. Register for a FCC Registration Number (FRN). This is required on your 605 application.
2. If you do not have a valid e-mail address, you will need to create an e-mail address. This is required on your 605 application.
Remember to bring:
1. A valid ID (like your driver’s license) or two other forms of ID. If you do not have a photo ID then bring copies of your other ID documents s we must include them with your test materials.
2. Two sharpened pencils (because if you only have one, it will break) and one pen.
3. A calculator (optional). Keep it simple because if it’s more than a calculator (like PDA and cell phone) or it can be programmed, it will NOT be permitted.
4. If you are upgrading, you need to bring the original and a copy of your current Amateur Radio license.
5. If you have a valid (not more than 365 days old) CSCEs for test you’ve already passed. But, you do not have credit yet. Bring the original CSCE and a copy.
6. Examination fee – $15.00. Cash or checks should be made out to “ARRL/VEC”.
7. If you are doing a “grandfather” upgrade, please see Frequently Asked Questions About Amateur Radio Restructuring for more information.
No registration is required. Walk-Ins are welcome.
Upgrades
There continues to be some confusion about the elements that you have credit for, when you upgrade. The elimination of the CW requirement for General and Extra licenses has eliminated much of it. But, these two special cases still exist.
1. If you have a novice license, you have no credit for the current exam elements. You can upgrade to the Technician license by taking the Technician test (element 2). You can upgrade to the General license by taking both Technician and General (elements 2 and 3) license tests.
2. If you have an Advanced license, then you have credit for elements 2 and 3. You still to take the tougher Extra exam (element 4) to upgrade.

Licensing Exam Session
2022-09-10 09:00 - 11:00
The temporary location is:
Hometown Heroes Park located at 1001 E League City Parkway, League City, TX 77573. League City Parkway is also known as State Highway 96.
Please wear a mask when out of the car. You will be able to fill out the paperwork and take the test inside your vehicle or outside in the parking lot (your choice).
Plan to arrive at 9:00am for registration and credential check. Test begins around 9:30am.
Prior to the exam date:
1. Register for a FCC Registration Number (FRN). This is required on your 605 application.
2. If you do not have a valid e-mail address, you will need to create an e-mail address. This is required on your 605 application.
Remember to bring:
1. A valid ID (like your driver’s license) or two other forms of ID. If you do not have a photo ID then bring copies of your other ID documents s we must include them with your test materials.
2. Two sharpened pencils (because if you only have one, it will break) and one pen.
3. A calculator (optional). Keep it simple because if it’s more than a calculator (like PDA and cell phone) or it can be programmed, it will NOT be permitted.
4. If you are upgrading, you need to bring the original and a copy of your current Amateur Radio license.
5. If you have a valid (not more than 365 days old) CSCEs for test you’ve already passed. But, you do not have credit yet. Bring the original CSCE and a copy.
6. Examination fee – $15.00. Cash or checks should be made out to “ARRL/VEC”.
7. If you are doing a “grandfather” upgrade, please see Frequently Asked Questions About Amateur Radio Restructuring for more information.
No registration is required. Walk-Ins are welcome.
Upgrades
There continues to be some confusion about the elements that you have credit for, when you upgrade. The elimination of the CW requirement for General and Extra licenses has eliminated much of it. But, these two special cases still exist.
1. If you have a novice license, you have no credit for the current exam elements. You can upgrade to the Technician license by taking the Technician test (element 2). You can upgrade to the General license by taking both Technician and General (elements 2 and 3) license tests.
2. If you have an Advanced license, then you have credit for elements 2 and 3. You still to take the tougher Extra exam (element 4) to upgrade.

JSCARC 2022 ANNUAL DINNER PARTY
2022-12-01 18:00 - 20:00 | Main 101 Grill and Bar, 101 E Main St, La Porte, texas, 77571
Who: JSCARC Members, spouses, significant others, etc
What: 2022 Annual Dinner Party
When: Thursday, December 1, 6:00PM Social, 6:30PM Dinner
Where: Main 101 Grill and Bar, 101 E Main St. La Porte, Texas 77571 https:www.main101.com
Why: Fellowship, Fun, Great food, Door Prizes
How: RSVP (total head count including yourself) by COB, Wednesday, November 30th to the Club’s Email w5rrr@w5rrr.org
Individual bills (based on your dinner selections but probably around $35 per person including tip and tax). Full Bar
ServiceContact: K5RG@arrl.net

JSC CW Practice Net
2023-01-02 18:00 - 19:30, 2023-01-09 18:00 - 19:00
Using VBand/Internet @ https://hamradio.solutions/vband/?channel=ho5vhan05s

JSC HF Net
2023-01-03 18:30 - 19:00, 2023-01-10 18:30 - 19:00
3810 KHz LSB

POTA Galveston Island
2023-01-07 08:00 - 12:00
Parks On The Air outing @ Galveston Island K-3013

Chevron Houston Marathon
2023-01-15 08:00 - 17:00

POTA @ Galveston
2023-02-11 08:00 - 12:00
POTA #9 @ Galveston Island State Park

ARRL School Club Roundup
2023-02-13 07:00 - 2023-02-17 18:00
Contact ham radio club schools

http://www.arrl.org/school-club-roundup

POTA #10 GISP
2023-03-11 08:00 - 12:00
A 3rd in a row planned POTA activation at Galveston Island State Park- pending good weather.

NASA ON THE AIR
2023-03-17 08:00 - 2023-03-19 17:00
NOTA commemorating the 65th anniversary of the launch of Vanguard-1, the longest human object still orbiting the earth

CW VBand Practice
2023-03-20 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-05-08 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-05-15 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-05-22 18:00 - 19:00
Join our weekly CW chat session at https://hamradio.solutions/vband/?channel=ho5vhan05s

Belton Hamfest
2023-04-15 08:00 - 13:00
Biggest hamfest in the state of Texas

ARRL Rookie Roundup- Phone
2023-04-16 12:00 - 18:00
For newly licensed hams of 3 years or less. A great opportunity to get on the air in a friendly and casual contest.

JSC Intern Soldering 101
2023-04-21 12:00 - 14:00
Soldering 101 part 2 for those that couldn’t make it to last month’s event. @ the Scuba Shack

CW VBand Practice
2023-05-01 18:00 - 19:00

3810 HF Net
2023-05-02 18:30 - 19:00, 2023-05-09 18:30 - 19:00, 2023-05-16 18:30 - 19:00, 2023-05-23 18:30 - 19:00
Join us on 3810 KHz for our JSCARC HF Net chat

JSCARC Monthly Meeting
2023-05-11 18:30 - 20:00
Meets every 2nd Thursday at the Gilruth Inspiration Room

Licensing Exam Session
2023-05-13 09:00 - 11:00 | Gilruth Center, 2101 E NASA Pkwy, Houston, TX
Plan to arrive at 9:00am for registration and credential check. Test begins around 9:30am.
Prior to the exam date:1. Register for a FCC Registration Number (FRN). This is required on your 605 application.2. If you do not have a valid e-mail address, you will need to create an e-mail address. This is required on your 605 application.
Remember to bring:1. A valid ID (like your driver’s license) or two other forms of ID. If you do not have a photo ID then bring copies of your other ID documents s we must include them with your test materials.2. Two sharpened pencils (because if you only have one, it will break) and one pen.3. A calculator (optional). Keep it simple because if it’s more than a calculator (like PDA and cell phone) or it can be programmed, it will NOT be permitted.4. If you are upgrading, you need to bring the original and a copy of your current Amateur Radio license.5. If you have a valid (not more than 365 days old) CSCEs for test you’ve already passed. But, you do not have credit yet. Bring the original CSCE and a copy.6. Examination fee – $15.00. Cash or checks should be made out to “ARRL/VEC”.7. If you are doing a “grandfather” upgrade, please see Frequently Asked Questions About Amateur Radio Restructuring for more information.
No registration is required. Walk-Ins are welcome.
UpgradesThere continues to be some confusion about the elements that you have credit for, when you upgrade. The elimination of the CW requirement for General and Extra licenses has eliminated much of it. But, these two special cases still exist.1. If you have a novice license, you have no credit for the current exam elements. You can upgrade to the Technician license by taking the Technician test (element 2). You can upgrade to the General license by taking both Technician and General (elements 2 and 3) license tests.2. If you have an Advanced license, then you have credit for elements 2 and 3. You still to take the tougher Extra exam (element 4) to upgrade.

POTA @ Galveston Island Park
2023-05-20 08:00 - 17:00
Join us for Parks On the Air #12 at the Galveston Island State Park. We start early ~0800 and leave by noon
