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Becoming a volunteer examiner (VE) is a relatively straightforward process.
Once the FCC's minimum requirements have been met, becoming a VE can
be as simple as completing an application form and sending it to
the coordinating VEC.
In order to become an ARRL-accredited VE, prospective applicants must
follow this process:
1. Each applicant must meet the minimum requirements which include:
A. Must be 18 years of age or older;
B. Must currently hold an FCC-issued Amateur Radio Advanced
or Extra class license. A CSCE which indicates that
an upgrade had been earned is not acceptable for
accreditation purposes.
C. Must not have a conflict of interest due to ownership
interest in, or employment by, any company or other
entity which manufactures or distributes equipment
used in conjuction with amateur station transmissions
or publications used in preparation for obtaining an
amateur station license. (Example, a Radio Shack sales
person would have a conflict of interest due to the fact
that Radio Shack sells Amateur Radio transceivers and
study guides.)
2. Each applicant must complete and sign a VE Application, and must provide
a copy of their current Advanced or Extra class license.
3. Each applicant must review our ARRL VE Training Manual and complete
a questionnaire (our Open-Book Review) which includes questions
about VEC procedures and FCC Rules. [Persons holding a current
accreditation with a different VEC are not required to complete
the Open-Book Review (since they are considered to have
on-the-job training), but we encourage them to do so. These
applicants must provide a copy of their non-ARRL VE credentials
with their application.]
For those who seek ARRL VE accreditation, our ARRL/VEC VE Manual is
theirs to keep--and periodic updates are sent to them both through our VE
Express newsletter and through periodic new manual editions. For
those who are not interested in becoming accredited, but would like a copy
of our VE Manual, the cost of the manual is $10.
Prospective VE Information Packages are available from the ARRL/VEC by
calling 800-927-7583 (203-666-1541 x202), or writing us at ARRL/VEC,
Prospective VE Information Request, 225 Main St, Newington CT 06111 USA.
Applications must be submitted to us at the above address (or faxed
to 203-665-7531) when completed. Be sure that the VE Application,
Open-Book Review (if required) and current FCC license copy (and non-ARRL
accreditation credentials if applicable) are submitted to us at the
time of application.
Accreditation processing takes about three weeks. If credentials
are required within a shorter timeframe, we will be glad to try
to meet your needs. Verbal authorization can be obtained over the phone.
Whenever possible, however, please plan ahead so that we may give all
applicants the best service possible.
Once accredited, we can help you locate other VEs in your area. If there
may not be an active VE Team to convenient to you, forming your own team
may be an alternative for your area--especially if your area is underserved.
Feel free to contact our VE Hotline for any needs you may have.
ARRL/VEC 1-800-9-ARRL-VEC (800-927-7583)
Should you wish to contact and/or become a VE with one of the remaining
17 VECs, the following list includes VEC contact information:
ARRL/VEC, 225 Main St, Newington, CT 06111; (d) 203-666-1541
Test fee for 1992 is $5.40.
Anchorage ARC, 2628 Turnagain Parkway, Anchorage, AK 99517;
(d) 907-786-8121, (n) 907-243-2221 (or) 907-276-5121
(or) 907-274-5546
Central Alabama VEC, 1215 Dale Dr SE, Huntsville, AL 35801;
205-536-3904
Charlotte VEC, 227 Bennett Ln, Charlotte, NC 28213;
704-596-2168
Great Lakes ARC VEC Inc., PO Box 273, Glenview, IL 60025;
708-486-8019
Golden Empire ARS, PO Box 508, Chico, CA 95927; No phone.
Test fee for 1992 is $4.00.
Greater Los Angeles ARG, 9737 Noble Ave, Sepulveda, CA 91343;
818-892-2068, 805-822-1473. Test fee for 1992 is $3.00.
Jefferson ARC, PO Box 73665, Metairie, LA 70033; No phone
Koolau ARC, 45-529 Nakuluai St, Kaneohe, HI 96744;
808-235-4132
Laurel ARC Inc., PO Box 3039, Laurel, MD 20709-0039;
(d) 301-572-5124, 301-434-6087, (n) 301-588-3924
The Milwaukee RAC Inc., 1737 N 116th St, Wauwatosa, WI 53226;
414-774-6999
Mountain ARC, PO Box 234, Cumberland, MD 21502; 304-289-3576
PHD ARA Inc., PO Box 11, Liberty, MO 64068; 816-781-7313
Sandarc-VEC, PO Box 2446, La Mesa, CA 92044; 619-465-3926
Sunnyvale VEC ARC, PO Box 60142, Sunnyvale, CA 94088-0142;
408-255-9000
Triad Emergency ARC, 3504 Stonehurst Pl, High Point, NC 27260;
919-841-7576
Western Carolinas ARS VEC, 5833 Clinton Hwy - Suite 203,
Knoxville, TN 37912-2545; 615-688-7771. Test fee for 1992 is $5.40.
W5YI-VEC, PO Box 565101, Dallas, TX 75356-5101; 817-461-6443
Test fee for 1992 is $5.40.