Volunteer Examiners (VEs) are US licensed Radio Amateurs holding a General Class license or higher, who offer their time to administer the FCC licensing exams through a FCC authorized Volunteer Examiner Coordinator (VEC) organization. The ARRL VEC is the largest VEC organization in the US.

If you are interested in becoming an ARRL Volunteer Examiner (VE) and serving the Amateur Radio community, it's easy and free! Follow these three steps to become an ARRL Volunteer Examiner: 1.

ARRL will cover the one-time $35 FCC application fee for new license candidates younger than 18-years old for tests administered under the auspices of the ARRL Volunteer Examiner Coordinator (ARRL VEC).

Feb 3, 2025 · VECs coordinate the efforts of Volunteer Examiners (VEs) in preparing and administering amateur service operator license examinations. The coordinating VEC screens collected information, resolves all discrepancies, and …

The ARRL VEC program began in July 1984, a fter the FCC stopped testing at FCC Field Offices (in 1983 they created the VEC system). ARRL VEC has nearly 40 years of Service to Radio Amateurs, operating as a knowledgeable information source for a wide range of licensing issues.

FCC authorized VEC organizations oversee the work of their certified Volunteer Examiners (VEs) and serve as a liaison between the exam applicants and the FCC. ARRL VEC Program-The ARRL’s VEC program has a long standing tradition of serving the Amateur Radio community and the FCC with integrity and expertise. As the largest VEC in the nation ...

Feb 1, 2022 · ARRL VE Teams registering an exam session date and location and requesting exam supplies should use this page. Learn More

Your complete guide to the ARRL Volunteer Examiner Program. This manual is available in two formats: VE MANUAL PDF - download the complete version for free!

Sep 15, 2021 · Long-standing, well established teams with a history of adhering to the highest degree of examination integrity, and that consistently submit accurate exam documents consistent with ARRL VEC standards will be selected to participate.

Aug 9, 2024 · ARRL previously reported that we are responding to a serious incident that occurred on May 12, 2024, involving access to our network and headquarters-based systems. Several services have been affected, including those administered by the ARRL Volunteer Examiner Coordinator (ARRL VEC).