Latest Exam Results: September 20th, 2025
Summer is just about behind us and so is Field Day. We gathered at the Justice Center as usual and had plenty of volunteer examiners to put on a test session. We were expecting only one possible candidate and were not sure what to expect. One person showed up from Junction City, and was ready to take the Tech exam so we were in business.
We started the test session as usual and patiently awaited the candidate to finish up. It didn’t take him long and we started the final part of the test. He was successful in passing the tech and opted to try for the General test and we were off again.
A short while later, we corrected the General test for our candidate and unfortunately he didn’t make it. He did very well for not having studied for the General and will most likely be back soon to take that one again. By the way, this candidate was younger than twenty years old, which is nice to see once in a while.
As I mentioned last month, 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.
Our next test session will be on Saturday, October 18th, 2025, at 1pm. This is also the day for the Swaptoberfest in Rickreal. Many of our VE’s will be at that event but we will still have a team on site for our regular test session. So, if you are planning on upgrading or taking your first attempt at the Technician test, come on down, we will be there. If you are going to the swap meet, have a great time and take lots of money for the great deals you can find there. Drive safely.
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 October 6, 2025 by Bob, AD7Z
