SURF Exams

Amateur Radio License Testing for Santa Cruz County and the Monterey Bay.

ARRL accredited testing team logo

SURF Exams is an ARRL accredited testing team and our goal is to get you on the air to enjoy the hobby, serve your community, and meet new people from around the country and the globe. We are happy to partner with and support local organizations, like ham radio clubs, that want to help get new members on the air.

We'll give you an organized, low-stress environment with experienced ham radio operators as our Volunteer Examiners. You'll take the test on a tablet that we'll provide to you for the test. Just tap on the answers - no filling in bubbles on an exam form, no #2 pencils, and no waiting for paper forms to be filed. You'll know your results on the spot and we'll file all your paperwork electronically.

You're ready for your next step:

Candidates checking in before an exam session
Simple check-in
Candidate using a tablet during exam testing
Tablet-based testing
Volunteer providing friendly exam guidance
Help when you need it
Exam candidates meeting local club members
Meet your club

Upcoming Test Sessions

Session List

Final dates, times, and locations are in HamStudy.

March 28 In-person Session

Completed with a 100% pass rate. Congratulations to all 26 applicants!

In-person Exam Session

Date: TBD | Location: Monterey Bay Area (TBD) | Register