Latest Exam Results: February 24, 2024
Winter has certainly been an interesting one this year. We cancelled the December test session as it fell on a holiday weekend. Then along comes January and we just survived a huge ice storm that wreaked havoc all over the county.
Maybe it was due to the recent storm or just the fact that it is winter, but we did not have any candidates for the January test session. Several of our volunteer examiners came just in case a walk-in candidate showed up as we do allow walk-ins. Despite the lack of candidates we were able to visit and chat amongst ourselves and did not waste the time to catch up after the storm.
The February test session was today and as usual we all arrived to set up and be ready for the session. We did not have any candidates call ahead and after waiting a reasonable time for any walk in candidates we were disappointed that none showed up. Nonetheless, we were ready, willing and able to administer tests for anyone that needed one. Once again the volunteer examiners who arrived shared stories and had a good time just visiting until it became obvious that we were not going to have any candidates this month.
One thing that came out of our gathering today was that we probably need to get the word out to the ham radio community that we are available for testing so we are more likely to have some activity. I will be looking into this and we’ll see just what the outcome is. The main thing is that we are available for those who are ready and in need of a test.
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!
Our NEXT testing session will be on Saturday, March 30th, at the Justice Center, 1pm sharp. Doors will open at 12:30pm. 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 February 24, 2024 by Bob, AD7Z
