We are a group of self-stocked ARRL VEC accredited VEs who can be scheduled to handle any amateur radio test session you might want in the Des Moines and surrounding areas.
The ARRL VEC exam fee is $15 per person, the same price as most VEC groups across the US.
We are in person testing at the locations below.
- TEST DATE: 05/17/2026 TIME (local): 1:00 pm - Johnstone Supply Class Room in West Des Moines.
- TEST DATE: 07/18/2026 TIME (local): 9:30 am - SWIARA - Hamfest - Williams Legion Hall - 1120 Sycamore Ave. Prescott.
- TEST DATE: 07/19/2026 TIME (local): 1:00 pm - Johnstone Supply Class Room in West Des Moines.
- TEST DATE: 09/20/2026 TIME (local): 1:00 pm - Johnstone Supply Class Room in West Des Moines.
- TEST DATE: 11/15/2026 TIME (local): 1:00 pm - Johnstone Supply Class Room in West Des Moines.
========== Below are past test sessions ==========
- TEST DATE: 01/18/2026 TIME (local): 1:00 pm - Johnstone Supply Class Room in West Des Moines.
- TEST DATE: 02/08/2026 TIME (local): 12:30 pm - Maple Creek Construction 12160 R57 Hwy in Indianola.
- TEST DATE: 02/28/2026 TIME (local): 9:00 am - Perry National Guard Armory in Perry.
- TEST DATE: 03/15/2026 TIME (local): 1:00 pm - Johnstone Supply Class Room in West Des Moines.
- TEST DATE: 03/22/2026 TIME (local): 12:30 pm - Maple Creek Construction 12160 R57 Hwy in Indianola.
- TEST DATE: 04/25/2026 TIME (local): 9:00 am - DMRAA - Hamfest - Iowa State Fairgrounds - Elwell Family Center.
More Information for the test session above Email N0CFL@ARRL.NET