Amateur Radio Testing Sessions. Reservations are required. New license applicants must create an FCC user account and register their social security number in the FCC Commission Registration System (CORES) before attending exam sessions. Registrants will be assigned a Federal Registration Number (FRN) which will be used in all license transactions with the FCC. The exam cost is $15.00. Exact Amount please. Bring picture ID, if taking a General or Extra exam, bring a copy of FCC License. Contact Derek at KQ4ALK@gmail.com for reservations or questions. Cell (770) 655-8687.