American Legion Post 315 Amateur Radio Club

Held annually on the last full weekend in January, Winter Field Day (WFD) is a communications exercise and contest that The American Legion Post 315 Amateur Radio Club participates in, with groups and individuals around the country and the world. Similar to ARRL’s Field Day held in the summer, operators set up in parks, fields, operations centers and their backyards. The American Legion post 315 ARC will be operating from the Old City park Pavilion, Wylie, Tx, deploying our assets and testing our emergency preparedness

The American Legion Post 315 ARES training is scheduled the 1st Wednesday of the Month on the KI5WIZ Repeater 442.05 + Pl 110.9 Starting at 7:00 pm

The American Legion Post 315 ARES training is scheduled the 1st Wednesday of the Month on the KI5WIZ Repeater 442.05 + Pl 110.9 Starting at 7:00 pm

The American Legion Post 315 ARES training is scheduled the 1st Wednesday of the Month on the KI5WIZ Repeater 442.05 + Pl 110.9 Starting at 7:00 pm

Smith Library foyer  300 Country Club Rd, Wylie Texas 75098

Amateur Radio License testing is held on the 3rd Saturday of each month, at the North Point Church of Christ, 7030 S. state St. Hwy 78, Sachse Texas, 75048, by Laurel VE testing

Mandatory before the exam:

FCC Registration Number (FRN):  Examinees are required by the FCC to submit your FRN with your license application form. New license applicants must create an FCC user account and register their Social Security Number (SSN) in the FCC Commission Registration System (CORES) before attending exam sessions. Registrants will be assigned an FRN which will be used in all license transactions with the FCC. For instructions on how to register your SSN and receive an FRN from the FCC, visit the CORES Registration page and the FCC’s Registration instructions page. Per FCC rules, a valid email address is also mandatory on the application form.

Here is a checklist of items you will need to bring:

• Picture identification (e.g., Driver’s license, Passport, Military ID, etc.).

• A copy of your current license or CSCE (if you are upgrading to General or Amateur Extra).

• Pen and Pencil.

• Calculator if desired (Use of calculators in cell phones is prohibited).

• Testing with the Laurel VE team does not require you to pay a testing fee.

No reservation is needed, but advanced notice via email to the VE Coordinator would be appreciated. 

The American Legion post 315 Amateur Radio Club meeting meets monthly at the American National Bank – Wylie Branch at 300 s Hwy 78 Wylie tx from 7:0 pm – 9:00 pm

The American Legion post 315 Amateur Radio Club meeting meets monthly at the American National Bank – Wylie Branch at 300 s Hwy 78 Wylie tx from 7:0 pm – 9:00 pm

The American Legion post 315 Amateur Radio Club meeting meets monthly at the American National Bank – Wylie Branch at 300 s Hwy 78 Wylie tx from 7:0 pm – 9:00 pm