Latest Exam Results: May 7, 2025
The last two months of testing has been a bit sparse. We did not have any candidates for March or April although one individual said that he would be coming in for the test. He did not make it. He misunderstood the day and thought the test was on Sunday. Oh well, that happens.
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. With a reservation system we may be able to nail down a commitment to attend.
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, May 17th, 2025, at 1pm. We are available on a weekend for those who cannot make it during the week. 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.
On another note, the ARRL VEC, that is the American Radio Relay League Volunteer Examination Coordinator, is making changes to the testing process which will be in full affect after December 2025. The changes involve making the entire testing process an all electronic experience. This means that how our testing is provided will have to be examined to determine if it is possible for the EARS VE team to be able to provide tests. Basically, all testing will be done on-line which means the candidate will have to preregister and then take the test via the web.
We don’t know at this time just how that will be accomplished nor how we will be able to provide on-line access for testing. We are waiting to get more information from the ARRL VEC and will post that here when it comes.
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 May 7, 2025 by Bob, AD7Z
