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You can obtain an FCC FRN here: [Obtain FRN](https://apps.fcc.gov/cores/userLogin.do) If upgrading, bring a photocopy of current license or FCC database entry and CSCE if your license is not current in the ULS. Pre-registration is preferred. Walk-in’s are welcome Exam fee is $14.00 - credit/debit card preferred (collected on-site) Location: MAAC Foundation, 4203 Montdale Dr, Valparaiso, IN 46383 (41.4454592, -87.0073554) ** IMPORTANT:** If applicant is **under the age of 13, additional documentation is required.** Please download and complete this [COPPA FORM](https://blog.hamstudy.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/ExamTools_COPPA_form.pdf) then scan and email it to [coppa@examtools.org](mailto:coppa@examtools.org). Please ** BCC / COPY ** the same form to [ve@k9pc.club](mailto:ve@k9pc.club). This is for compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act. Porter County Amateur Radio Club meets the second Friday of every month at the MAAC Foundation. 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You can obtain an FCC FRN here: [Obtain FRN](https://apps.fcc.gov/cores/userLogin.do) If upgrading, bring a photocopy of current license or FCC database entry and CSCE if your license is not current in the ULS. Pre-registration is preferred. Walk-in’s are welcome Exam fee is $14.00 - credit/debit card preferred (collected on-site) Location: MAAC Foundation, 4203 Montdale Dr, Valparaiso, IN 46383 (41.4454592, -87.0073554) ** IMPORTANT:** If applicant is **under the age of 13, additional documentation is required.** Please download and complete this [COPPA FORM](https://blog.hamstudy.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/ExamTools_COPPA_form.pdf) then scan and email it to [coppa@examtools.org](mailto:coppa@examtools.org). Please ** BCC / COPY ** the same form to [ve@k9pc.club](mailto:ve@k9pc.club). This is for compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act. Porter County Amateur Radio Club meets the second Friday of every month at the MAAC Foundation. 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You can obtain an FCC FRN here: [Obtain FRN](https://apps.fcc.gov/cores/userLogin.do) If upgrading, bring a photocopy of current license or FCC database entry and CSCE if your license is not current in the ULS. Pre-registration is preferred. Walk-in’s are welcome Exam fee is $14.00 - credit/debit card preferred (collected on-site) Location: MAAC Foundation, 4203 Montdale Dr, Valparaiso, IN 46383 (41.4454592, -87.0073554) ** IMPORTANT:** If applicant is **under the age of 13, additional documentation is required.** Please download and complete this [COPPA FORM](https://blog.hamstudy.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/ExamTools_COPPA_form.pdf) then scan and email it to [coppa@examtools.org](mailto:coppa@examtools.org). Please ** BCC / COPY ** the same form to [ve@k9pc.club](mailto:ve@k9pc.club). This is for compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act. Porter County Amateur Radio Club meets the second Friday of every month at the MAAC Foundation. 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You can obtain an FCC FRN here: [Obtain FRN](https://apps.fcc.gov/cores/userLogin.do) If upgrading, bring a photocopy of current license or FCC database entry and CSCE if your license is not current in the ULS. Pre-registration is preferred. Walk-in’s are welcome Exam fee is $14.00 - credit/debit card preferred (collected on-site) Location: MAAC Foundation, 4203 Montdale Dr, Valparaiso, IN 46383 (41.4454592, -87.0073554) ** IMPORTANT:** If applicant is **under the age of 13, additional documentation is required.** Please download and complete this [COPPA FORM](https://blog.hamstudy.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/ExamTools_COPPA_form.pdf) then scan and email it to [coppa@examtools.org](mailto:coppa@examtools.org). Please ** BCC / COPY ** the same form to [ve@k9pc.club](mailto:ve@k9pc.club). This is for compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act. Porter County Amateur Radio Club meets the second Friday of every month at the MAAC Foundation. 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You can obtain an FCC FRN here: [Obtain FRN](https://apps.fcc.gov/cores/userLogin.do) If upgrading, bring a photocopy of current license or FCC database entry and CSCE if your license is not current in the ULS. Pre-registration is preferred. Walk-in’s are welcome Exam fee is $14.00 - credit/debit card preferred (collected on-site) Location: MAAC Foundation, 4203 Montdale Dr, Valparaiso, IN 46383 (41.4454592, -87.0073554) ** IMPORTANT:** If applicant is **under the age of 13, additional documentation is required.** Please download and complete this [COPPA FORM](https://blog.hamstudy.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/ExamTools_COPPA_form.pdf) then scan and email it to [coppa@examtools.org](mailto:coppa@examtools.org). Please ** BCC / COPY ** the same form to [ve@k9pc.club](mailto:ve@k9pc.club). This is for compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act. Porter County Amateur Radio Club meets the second Friday of every month at the MAAC Foundation. 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You can obtain an FCC FRN here: [Obtain FRN](https://apps.fcc.gov/cores/userLogin.do) If upgrading, bring a photocopy of current license or FCC database entry and CSCE if your license is not current in the ULS. Pre-registration is preferred. Walk-in’s are welcome Exam fee is $14.00 - credit/debit card preferred (collected on-site) Location: MAAC Foundation, 4203 Montdale Dr, Valparaiso, IN 46383 (41.4454592, -87.0073554) ** IMPORTANT:** If applicant is **under the age of 13, additional documentation is required.** Please download and complete this [COPPA FORM](https://blog.hamstudy.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/ExamTools_COPPA_form.pdf) then scan and email it to [coppa@examtools.org](mailto:coppa@examtools.org). Please ** BCC / COPY ** the same form to [ve@k9pc.club](mailto:ve@k9pc.club). This is for compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act. Porter County Amateur Radio Club meets the second Friday of every month at the MAAC Foundation. 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You can obtain an FCC FRN here: [Obtain FRN](https://apps.fcc.gov/cores/userLogin.do) If upgrading, bring a photocopy of current license or FCC database entry and CSCE if your license is not current in the ULS. Pre-registration is preferred. Walk-in’s are welcome Exam fee is $14.00 - credit/debit card preferred (collected on-site) Location: MAAC Foundation, 4203 Montdale Dr, Valparaiso, IN 46383 (41.4454592, -87.0073554) ** IMPORTANT:** If applicant is **under the age of 13, additional documentation is required.** Please download and complete this [COPPA FORM](https://blog.hamstudy.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/ExamTools_COPPA_form.pdf) then scan and email it to [coppa@examtools.org](mailto:coppa@examtools.org). Please ** BCC / COPY ** the same form to [ve@k9pc.club](mailto:ve@k9pc.club). This is for compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act. Porter County Amateur Radio Club meets the second Friday of every month at the MAAC Foundation. Exam sessions are held on the second Saturday of every month. Testing starts at 9am. All are welcome to attend. [k9pc.club](https://k9pc.club)","url":"https://hamstudy.org/sessions/6a2aaaea32a641b2c7456baf/1","time":"8:00-10:00am CDT","host":"Porter County Amateur Radio Club"},{"id":"6a2aab0232a6410b85456c04","date":"2027-09-11","city":"Valparaiso","state":"IN","zip":"46383","lat":41.46,"lon":-87,"county":"Porter","countySlug":"porter","venue":"4203 Montdale Drive","vec":"W5YI","fee":"14","preregRequired":false,"full":false,"seats":0,"online":false,"notes":"![IMAGE](https://i.imgur.com/VMMrsGm.png) Welcome to the Porter County ARC license testing. We're excited to meet you! All applicants must bring a government issued photo ID. For new license (Technician) applicants, please bring your FCC FRN. 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Exam sessions are held on the second Saturday of every month. Testing starts at 9am. All are welcome to attend. [k9pc.club](https://k9pc.club)","url":"https://hamstudy.org/sessions/6a2aab1a32a64130c6456c4d/1","time":"8:00-10:00am CDT","host":"Porter County Amateur Radio Club"},{"id":"6a2aab3532a6411933456d08","date":"2027-11-13","city":"Valparaiso","state":"IN","zip":"46383","lat":41.46,"lon":-87,"county":"Porter","countySlug":"porter","venue":"4203 Montdale Drive","vec":"W5YI","fee":"14","preregRequired":false,"full":false,"seats":0,"online":false,"notes":"![IMAGE](https://i.imgur.com/VMMrsGm.png) Welcome to the Porter County ARC license testing. We're excited to meet you! All applicants must bring a government issued photo ID. For new license (Technician) applicants, please bring your FCC FRN. 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You can obtain an FCC FRN here: [Obtain FRN](https://apps.fcc.gov/cores/userLogin.do) If upgrading, bring a photocopy of current license or FCC database entry and CSCE if your license is not current in the ULS. Pre-registration is preferred. Walk-in’s are welcome Exam fee is $14.00 - credit/debit card preferred (collected on-site) Location: MAAC Foundation, 4203 Montdale Dr, Valparaiso, IN 46383 (41.4454592, -87.0073554) ** IMPORTANT:** If applicant is **under the age of 13, additional documentation is required.** Please download and complete this [COPPA FORM](https://blog.hamstudy.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/ExamTools_COPPA_form.pdf) then scan and email it to [coppa@examtools.org](mailto:coppa@examtools.org). Please ** BCC / COPY ** the same form to [ve@k9pc.club](mailto:ve@k9pc.club). This is for compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act. Porter County Amateur Radio Club meets the second Friday of every month at the MAAC Foundation. Exam sessions are held on the second Saturday of every month. Testing starts at 9am. All are welcome to attend. [k9pc.club](https://k9pc.club)","url":"https://hamstudy.org/sessions/6a2aab4dcf6a4831fff9fc23/1","time":"8:00-10:00am CST","host":"Porter County Amateur Radio Club"}],"neighbors":[{"name":"Jasper","slug":"jasper"},{"name":"Lake","slug":"lake"},{"name":"LaPorte","slug":"laporte"}],"centroid":[41.4646,-87.0763],"nws":{"countyZone":"INC127","cwa":"LOT","forecastZone":"INZ002","radarStation":"KLOT","timeZone":"America/Chicago","office":{"address":"250 George J Michas Dr., Romeoville, IL 60446","email":"nws.chicago@noaa.gov","id":"LOT","name":"National Weather Service Chicago, IL","phone":"815-834-1435  8am-8pm","url":"https://www.weather.gov/lot"}},"terms":"Ours unless an entry says otherwise. Use it freely; see https://indianahamradio.com/data/index.json for per-dataset provenance. The Indiana Repeater Council is the source of its coordination details on the repeater rows (`irc`, and locations marked IRC) and of the `coordinated` list: credit the Council and link to its directory, https://flexweb.ircinc.org/search.html."}