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ARRL VEC
VE Express Newsletter
September 25, 2008
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IN THIS EDITION:
* VE Exam Generating Software Released
* Extra Class Exam Booklet Minor Fix
* ARRL VEC National Exam Day Weekend
* Test Session Reminder - 3 VEs in the Exam Room
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ARRL VE Exam Maker Software Released
Sep 2, 2008 -- Replacing ExamWin, the new ARRL VE Exam Maker software package is available to ARRL VEs on the VE Support Page. VE login will be required for access.
The VE support page link is also located on the ARRL / VEC welcome page .
This new software is capable of receiving updates to questions pools and specifications, and software updates as well, directly on-line, easing the difficulties of staying up-to-date with changes as they occur.
A complete list of Log-in and Download instructions can be found on the ARRL VE Exam Maker Software page .
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Extra Class Exam Booklet Minor Fix
This message is for VE Teams that have been officially field stocked with the 2008 Extra class exam booklets.
In Extra class exam booklet version 4-3-2008, there is a minor error with Question 15.
The candidate is given 5 possible answers to choose from instead of 4.
Simply put a line through the last answer line, which is the second (D) answer, with a pen or marker.
Do not use a permanent marker as it will bleed through the paper.
As always, please contact the ARRL/VEC at vec@arrl.org or by phone if you have any questions or concerns.
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2008 ARRL National Exam Day Weekend
ARRL sponsored national exam day weekends are held annually on the last full weekends of April and September.
Fall national exam day weekend is September 27-28, 2008. We thank you for your support of these events.
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Test Session Reminder - 3 VEs in the Exam Room
3 is the Magic number for VEs!
To test a candidate, there must be at least three (3) Volunteer Examiners (VEs) in the room at all times. Each administering VE must be present and observing the examinee throughout the entire examination. The administering VEs must be accredited by the ARRL/VEC to serve in ARRL/VEC sessions.
It is strongly suggested that VE Teams have more than three examiners signed up for each session. If only three VEs are slated to work the session and one doesn't show up, the session cannot be conducted. If a team is short of VEs, feel free to contact the VEC office for assistance in locating additional ARRL accredited volunteers.
Some VE Teams that have access to at least one other room may opt to separate candidates for noise reduction purposes. This is fine as long as each room in which there is one or more exams given has a minimum of three VEs on hand to administer and supervise exams, and that the VEs in each testing area only make certifications for the element(s) that they personally administer. The three or more VEs required to oversee the separate examination area must each hold the appropriate class of FCC license as well as ARRL VE accreditation.
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VE Express Newsletter is published by the
American Radio Relay League, Inc. - the national association for Amateur Radio
Material from the ARRL VE Express Newsletter may be republished or reproduced
in whole or in part in any form without additional permission. Credit must be given to
The American Radio Relay League VEC.
ARRL VEC
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Newington CT 06111 USA
Email: vec@arrl.org
ARRL VEC telephone: 860-594-0300
ARRL VEC Fax: 860-594-0339
ARRL telephone: 860-594-0200
Joel Harrison, W5ZN - President
David Sumner, K1ZZ - Chief Executive Officer
Harold Kramer, WJ1B - Chief Operating Officer
Maria Somma, AB1FM - VEC Manager / Editor
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