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ARRL VE Teams - Go Digital in 2025

In 2025, the ARRL VEC is moving to a completely digital program. Printed booklets and supplies shipments will be discontinued as we shift teams to the ExamTools online examination system.

ARRL VEC Program Available Services 

Online Amateur Radio Exams
ARRL VE teams can go completely electronic by using
a web-based exam system to administer online exams for in-person or remote video-supervised sessions.

Remote Video-Supervised Session
Remote sessions are conducted using an online video
conferencing platform with on-screen tests.

Electronically File Exam Sessions to the VEC
Upload exam session documents or files for quicker
service! New and upgraded licenses are transmitted to the FCC within 1 – 2 business days for weekend sessions, and they are usually transmitted on the same day for weekday sessions.

View a slide show or video by Marcel Stieber AI6MS explaining remote video-supervised sessions using online exams. Fully-Remote Amateur Radio Exam Administration:   Slides  or  Video    

Detailed information and instructions about these services are located on the VE Resources page.  GO NOW  

ARRL VEC

  • Volunteer Examiner Coordinator (VEC) system

    Gateway to the Amateur Radio service.

    FCC created the VEC system to provide initial licensing examination for prospective new hams and upgrade examination opportunities for those already licensed. 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, we operate as a knowledgeable information source for a wide-range of licensing issues.

    ARRL accredited Volunteer Examiners (VEs) support us around the country by offering exam opportunities in their local communities and helping exam candidates fulfill their Amateur Radio aspirations.
     

    Service and volunteerism are vital parts of our Amateur Radio culture. VEs give so generously of their time, energy and skill to our community. The ARRL hopes that you will embark on this rewarding journey and become an ARRL Volunteer Examiner!

  • What does a Volunteer Examiner (VE) do?

    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.  A team of three or more ARRL VEs are able to test candidates applying for a new license or upgrading an existing license.

    Learn how you can become a VE associated with the ARRL VEC program by reviewing our Volunteer Examiner Manual.


    ARRL also authorizes our VEs to conduct exam sessions for ARRL's Amateur Radio Emergency Communications Course.  An additional registration with ARRL's Continuing Education Program is required. Learn More

    Consider contributing your time and expertise to your local community by becoming an ARRL VE.  Serving the Amateur Radio community as a VE is a gratifying experience!

  • Become an ARRL VE

    If you are interested in becoming an ARRL Volunteer Examiner (VE) and serving the Amateur Radio community, it's easy and free! Learn More

  • ARRL VE Session Participation

    If you’re an ARRL VE interested in seeing how many ARRL exam sessions you’ve taken part in, you can find the answer on our VE session counts page.... Learn More

  • VE Manual

    Get the full VE Manual, where you'll learn all of the protocol and rules for being an ARRL VE. Learn More

  • Remote Video Online Exams

    VE teams can conduct in-person and online exam sessions. Visit the VE Resources page for information. Learn More

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