FCC rules now allow persons to obtain all classes of licenses…
\n– without learning Morse code!<\/p>\n
ARRL Volunteer Examiners Coordinator (VEC) Program The ARRL\u2019s VEC program has a long-standing tradition of serving the Amateur Radio community and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) with integrity and expertise. As the largest VEC in the nation, we operate as a knowledgeable information source for a wide-range of licensing issues. ARRL accredited Volunteer Examiners (VEs) support us around the country by offering exam opportunities in their local communities and helping exam candidates fulfill their Amateur Radio aspirations. Service and volunteerism are vital parts of our Amateur Radio culture. VEs give so generously of their time, energy and skill to our community. The ARRL hopes that you will embark on this rewarding journey and become an ARRL Volunteer Examiner!<\/p>\n
T E S T I N G<\/p>\n
ARRL Volunteer Examiners (VE) Testing The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) created the VEC system to provide initial licensing examination for prospective new hams and upgrade examination opportunities for those already licensed. FCC authorized VEC organizations to oversee the work of their certified Volunteer Examiners (VEs) and serve as a liaison between the exam applicants and the FCC.<\/p>\n
Abilene VE Team<\/p>\n
CONTACT:
\nRon Harden, Jr, WT5X
\nCoordination VE
\n424 W 4TH
\nBaird, TX 79504
\nPhone: 325-266-0970
\nE-Mail wt5x.rj@gmail.com<\/p>\n
Testing Schedule
\nPlease contact WT5X<\/p>\n
VE Testing Session will be held at the Abilene Public Library, Mall of Abilene, 4310 Buffalo Gap Rd, Things you need for your test session. See you there! Good Luck! Sponsor: Abilene Texas VE Team. Area VE exam testing sessions (date & time) posted on the website below. ARRL Find an Exam<\/a>, HamStudy.org<\/a> and on the WT5X Calendar.<\/p>\n EXAM INSTRUCTIONS \/ INFORMATION:<\/p>\n Please place all cell phones, radios, etc. on quiet until after all testing has been completed. Bring cash or check made payable to the ARRL \/ VEC. for $15.00 (the cost of the exam).<\/p>\n NEW:You must pre-register with the FCC and have an FRN number prior to taking a test.<\/p>\n You will also be required to provide an email address on you application. Bring 2 forms of identification, (at least one should be a picture ID). Other forms of ID may include: As of Feb 17, 2015, the FCC will no longer automatically print and send your license via postal mail. Certificate of Successful Completion of Examination (CSCE) forms are valid for a period of 365 days after you pass an examination element. Once you have been issued a license as an Amateur Radio Operator, you do not have to repeat the same examinations, unless you fail to renew your license within two years after\u00a0expiration of the ten-year licensing period. Under recent FCC rule revisions, you may contact the ARRL, FCC, or an electronic database of Amateur Radio licenses directly originating from the FCC\u2019s records, and go \u201con-the-air\u201d before you actually receive the printed copy of your license in the mail. This usually takes 5-14 days from the next business day after\u00a0the test session for your new call sign to be issued and entered into the FCC\u2019s records. Please DO NOT Call the FCC or ARRL until at least 10-14 business days have passed since the test session. Federal Communications Commission, Licensing Office 1-888-CALL-FCC (1-888-225-5322) M-F 8 AM – 5 PM Eastern Time American Radio Relay League, VEC Records Division 1-800-927-7583 or (860) 594-0300 M-F 8 AM – 5 PM Eastern Time<\/p>\n Thank you! – to our wonderful KCARC Volunteer Examiners (VEs) CVE: FCC rules now allow persons to obtain all classes of licenses… – without learning Morse code! ARRL Volunteer Examiners Coordinator (VEC) Program The ARRL\u2019s VEC…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-192","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/wt5x.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/192","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/wt5x.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/wt5x.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/wt5x.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/wt5x.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=192"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"http:\/\/wt5x.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/192\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":251,"href":"http:\/\/wt5x.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/192\/revisions\/251"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/wt5x.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=192"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\nUsually the 1st Saturday of every month, unless otherwise stated.
\nPreregistration is required at HamStudy.org<\/a>
\nScroll down until you see the date of the test.
\nClick on the time.
\nRegister for the session.<\/p>\n
\nHamStudy.org<\/a> registration number
\n$15 test fee (bring exact change).
\nPhoto ID
\nOriginal License or your FRN Number<\/a>
\nA Copy of your Official License can be printed from the FCC ULS website<\/a>
\nReference copy will not be accepted. You will also need your FRN if your Original Official License does not show it.
\nIf you are not currently licensed you MUST create a free FCC Registration Number (FRN) from the FCC website<\/a> to complete the Form 605.
\nYour FRN will be needed to complete the application as Social Security Numbers are no longer used.
\nOptional \u2013 Calculator (non-programmable)
\nIf you do not have a FRN number go to: https:\/\/apps.fcc.gov\/cores\/userLogin.do<\/a><\/p>\n
\nRon WT5X
\nVE Team Lead
\nWT5X.RJ@gmail.com<\/p>\n
\n– Birth Certificate (with seal) – Library Card – Report Card (from school) – Student ID
\n– Utility or Bank Statement
\n– In case of a minor, a legal guardian may present a photo ID.<\/p>\n
\nBring the ORIGINAL and a PHOTOCOPY of your current license and\/or Certificate of Successful Completion of Examination (CSCE).
\nThis PHOTOCOPY will be sent with your paperwork for processing.
\nLack of a provided PHOTOCOPY can result in a delay of the processing of your application. We will not have a copying machine on site!
\nYou can bring your own calculator, but be ready to prove there are no formulas pre-programmed in it.
\nCell Phones, iPhones, iPads, Android, Smartphones, Blackberry devices and all similar electronic devices with a calculator capability, may NOT be used.
\nBring a pen as well as pencils.
\nAll sessions will begin promptly at 1:00 pm, please be a bit early for paperwork and instructions.
\nDue to variations in photocopying, pen is preferred for all form areas, such as name address etc.
\nPencil is preferred for erasable areas such as the actual \u201cTest Answer\u201d section.
\nClean \u201cscratch paper\u201d will be provided, please be sure not to write in the test booklet.
\nAlso, please note that our test location for today will be known as \u201cAbilene, TX\u201d.
\nWalk-ins are allowed. A special needs person should call a few days ahead so we can ensure proper accommodations.
\nAfter the test has been taken, please allow us time to grade the test on site.
\nDuring this time, others may still be working on their test, so please be courteous and observe quiet time.
\nIf you pass, please wait for a CSCE (Certificate of Successful Completion of Examination) before leaving.
\nThis is the proof of passing your exam today.
\nIf you are upgrading your current license, and have passed an examination for General Class privileges, you can now operate using \u201cyour call sign \/AG\u201d. Likewise, an upgrade to Extra Class would be \u201cyour call sign \/AE\u201d.
\nIn the following days, all exam materials will be forwarded for processing by the ARRL and the FCC.
\nUsually allow up to 10 days for your new or upgraded license to be processed and show on the FCC website. Once a call sign has been assigned, you are now allowed to transmit on the air.<\/p>\n
\nRonald L. Harden, Sr.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0KB5DSL\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Extra
\nBill Shaw\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 KJ5DX\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Extra
\nNathan E. Howk\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0AF5FJ\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Extra
\nRandy Robinson\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0N5JZH\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Extra
\nChristopher Goodnough\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0AI5YI\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Extra
\nTammy Harden\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 KB5NLP\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0General<\/p>\n
\nRon Harden, Jr,\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 WT5X – CVE\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Extra<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"