Latest Exam Results: November 16, 2024
November sure arrived quick and so has our latest test session. Doors opened at the Justice Center in Springfield at 12:30 pm and we set up again anticipating the arrival of three candidates. Six of our volunteer examiners were on hand and ready to get to work and FOUR test candidates arrived and were ready to start at 1pm, on time. Our candidates came from Springfield, and up McKenzie Bridge way again as they did last month. Only one of them was a return from last month.
The lady from up the McKenzie, who passed her Technician test last month, made short work of the General exam this month. She made an attempt at the Extra and did quite well despite not making the final cut. We hope she and her husband, who came for moral support, return and take on the Extra exam.
We had three Springfield based candidates and all three passed the Technician. One moved on to the General and successfully passed. Although he did not want to try the Extra test, he was very pleased with the results. We encouraged all our candidates to continue on and enjoy the advantages of the full band spectrum. So, after testing, we had two new Technicians and two new Generals added to the rolls of Ham radio.
With all the candidates being successful, it was a well spent Saturday afternoon for the Volunteer Examiners. We may see some, if not all, of the new licensed Hams at out next meeting as we encouraged them to attend and learn more from the club.
We are available on a weekend for those who cannot make it during the week. Our weekend sessions have proved to be very helpful to many and we are pleased to be able to provide it.
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 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!
Our NEXT testing session will be on Saturday, December 21st, at the Justice Center, 1pm sharp. Doors will open at 12:30pm. 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 November 16, 2024 by Bob, AD7Z
