Volunteer Exam (VE) Sessions

On the second Monday of every month, volunteer exams sponsored by Splitrock ARA are given at the Hopatcong High School, in Hopatcong, New Jersey.  If the 2nd Monday is a school or federal holiday, the scheduled VE session will be postponed one week.  If you need travel directions, talk-in is on the K2RF Repeater.  Registration for the exams begins at 7PM in room C-1. Walk-ins are welcome.  Advance reservations are not required.

The VE test fee for 2008 is $14.00.  This is the authorized fee established by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).  The fee goes to the Volunteer Examiner Coordinator (VEC) to help recover expenses related to this volunteer-based program. 

Please bring either a check or money order or exact change as the VE Team may not be able to make change.  Some electronic calculators (including programmable are allowed). Be prepared to demonstrate to the administering VE Team that all calculator memories have been cleared and that it has no built-in formulas. They may otherwise have to deny you the use of your calculator.  Scratch paper and code copy sheets are provided

 If you do not currently have an Amateur License, bring a photo ID.  If you do have an Amateur License and wish to take an upgrade test, in addition to the photo ID, bring your original amateur license as well as a photocopy.  If you have an active Certificate of Successful Completion of Examination (CSCE), bring it along with a photocopy. 

For further information, you can contact the VE Team Leader, Sid Markowitz - K2GG via the Repeater.  You can also call Sid weekdays at (973) 724-2378 or e-mail him at ve@splitrockara.org.

What is a Volunteer Examiner?

Volunteer Examiners (VE's) are Amateur Extra Class radio operators who volunteer their time and talent to prepare and administer amateur radio operator license examinations.  The examination for a Technician Class operator License grant is also prepared and administered by Advanced and General Class operators. Advanced Class Licensees may also prepare and administer General Class License examinations.  A Volunteer Examiner is a person at least 18 years of age whose License has never been revoked or suspended. Your close relatives, however, cannot be your Volunteer Examiner.  Each Volunteer Examiner, moreover, has been accredited by a Volunteer-Examiner Coordinator (VEC), an organization that exists for the purpose of furthering the amateur service.

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