Latest Exam Results: June 27th, 2025
This month’s test session started out with no guarantee that a candidate would be available for testing. No one had made an appointment so we were not sure what to expect when the time came for the test. Much to our delight, a walk-in candidate arrived and we were ready for him.
Our candidate comes from the Springfield area and said he had a lot of experience in the CB world but wanted to go further. He came fully prepared for the technician exam and passed with flying colors. An attempt at the General did not go as well and he said he will be back after some more study.
The test results were electronically filed with the ARRL VEC that same afternoon and I believe that his license was issued by Tuesday, the 24th. Yesterday, on the “Up the Crik” net on 28.450Mhz, he checked in to the net with his new call and said he was looking forward to getting his General. I think we will see him soon.
We are considering taking only reservations for testing because of all the times we thought someone was coming in only to find that no one showed up. In addition, the upcoming requirements that all candidates register with the “Examtools” web site before taking any exams would basically mean we would have to require pre-registration for any future tests. This doesn’t have to be done until we get closer to the end of the year. More on this later.
I realize that there is a certain amount of anxiety in taking a Ham test and there is a cost, however, there are many people, (our VE’s) who are giving of their time and efforts to see that those who want a Ham license have an opportunity to take one.
Our next test session will be on Saturday, July 19th, 2025, at 1pm. Our weekend sessions have proved to be very helpful to many and we are pleased to be able to provide it.
Again, I want to personally thank each of our examiners for taking time out of their weekend to help administer the examinations. Volunteering your time and experience to help new applicants is one of the great things I have seen Hams doing for our hobby. Again my thanks to each of you. We couldn’t do it without you!
If you are upgrading or coming for your first license we welcome you and look forward to being of service. Please call Peter, N7IY. His phone number is on the ARRL web site under “exam sessions”, if you are planning on testing.
If you are a General class, Advanced, or Extra class license holder you can become a Volunteer Examiner and receive accreditation from the ARRL by passing an open book exam. The service of providing examinations for aspiring Hams is very rewarding and well worth the effort. Nothing feels as good as seeing someone grinning as they are told they PASSED the test.
If you want to get your VE accreditation you can find out all about it here:https://www.arrl.org/become-an-arrl-ve , it is well worth it.
That’s it for this month. Thank you for checking in to see how “your” VE team is doing. I hope you will join us at a meeting or exam. Be well. See you on the air.
73, Bob AD7Z
Last Updated on June 27, 2025 by Bob, AD7Z
