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Testing

BEARS will test using either ARRL or W5YI VE Teams

  • We have TESTING the FIRST THURSDAY of every month at 7pm at St. Joseph’s Hospital located at
  • 3001 West MLK Blvd.
  • Tampa, Florida 33607
  • We meet in the cafeteria around 6:30pm to eat and chat, before moving into the testing room at 7pm sharp.
  • Please bring with you a picture ID.
  • $14 dollars cash for the test.
  • Any previous valid CSCE forms if you are upgrading.
  • Primary ARRL Testing VE contact: Ed Weston AI4KE - please either call or email him if you are going to be testing.
  • Ed Weston, AI4KE  email AI4KE at TAMPABAY.RR.COM  or call him at 813-727-6146 to make arrangements or if you have questions.
  • We recommend that you practice daily using the QRZ practice testing found at
  • Good luck and studying!
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