Latest Exam Results: August 15th, 2026
The last few months have not seen any candidates appearing for testing for a Tech license or upgrading. Granted, it is summer time and many folks are not thinking about taking an amateur radio exam n0r studying for one.
Our team of volunteer examiners have been steadfast in showing up in case we have a walk-in candidate and the opportunity to get tested. Each month on the third Saturday our regular group of examiners shows up and is ready to assist in getting someone a new license or upgrade.
For the Examiners, our rewards are seeing a candidate pass the test they came in for and the grins and excitement that they show on passing. That makes the entire process worth it for us. You don’t have to be a VE in order to come and observe the exam sessions. You do have to follow the rules for the session which are generally just being an observer and nothing more. You do get to see the end result which is the best part for all of us.
The transition from ARRL supplied test booklets has gone well and we now have the capability and authorization to reproduce exam booklets as we need them. The entire Technician class exams were updated as of July 1st of this year and the General exam will follow suit on July 1, 2027. The question pool has been reduced by a few questions and some questions were updated to be in compliance with changes put forth by the FCC. All results of a test are still electronically filed and that is not going to change as far as I know. Besides, it works really well and speeds up the license issuing process overall.
Now, a candidate who passes a test on a Saturday will most likely have their new license the following Monday, or Tuesday. This is much better than the previous week or two to process a test.
Our next test session will be on Saturday, September 19th, 2026, at 1pm. Walk in candidates are always welcome and we will have a staff of volunteer examiners on hand to facilitate the session.
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 and those upgrading their current license 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 August 15, 2026 by Bob, AD7Z
