Testing team description: Our team runs the busiest open attendance sessions at GLAARG. Typically, we run a session every Saturday afternoon/evening, and also run some extra ones from time to time on an as-needed basis. Team AD4VE is a great place to get training for new VEs and new to remote testing VEs since you will have the opportunity to work weekly. We always have lots of seasoned VEs that are happy to train! Come on, let’s have some fun and test a lot of people!
Contact for applicants: ham.license.exam@gmail.com
Links: https://glaarg-vec.groups.io/g/km6zqb
Session times: Fridays at 6:00 PM PST (once or twice a month)
Session format: Zoom
Time zone: Pacific
Open to new VEs: Yes
Testing team description: Focus is for San Diego VEs, but everyone is welcome.
Team name: Sunday Funday!
Session manager: Kevin (N7KSW)
Contact for VEs: kevin@cpandc.com or Discord
Contact for applicants: kevin@cpandc.com
Links: https://glaarg-vec.groups.io/g/n7ksw
Session times: Every other Sunday at 10:00 AM
Session format: Zoom
Time zone: Pacific
Open to new VEs: Always!
Testing team description: Greetings, party people! Everyone is welcome to come hang out with us as we henceforth spread the rich aroma of amateur radio licensing. Our sessions usually take just over 2 hours for 20 or so applicants. Most importantly, we have fun and make people smile! I hope to be as accommodating as possible and receptive to feedback. Do not hesitate to reach out to me with any inquiries or interest. New VEs and observers are always welcome, so come on by!
Team name: PhillyVEs
Session managers: Charlie (K3CL), Lamonte (N1LC), Art (N8BLK)
Session format: In-person and remote (choice of platforms based on event)
Time zone: Eastern
Open to new VEs: Yes
Testing team description: Volunteer examiner gang from the Philly area and eastern PA helping people get licensed. Often bringing the RF world to events.
Team name: W9NB
Session manager: Nick (W9NB)
Contact for VEs: w9nb@w9nb.radio or #w9nb-sessions on GLAARG discord
Contact for applicants: w9nb@w9nb.radio
Links: https://glaarg-vec.groups.io/g/w9nb
Session times: Monthly on a Tuesday (usually)
Session format: Zoom
Time zone: Central
Open to new VEs: Yes
Testing team description: I’ve been holding sessions generally monthly on one Tuesday a month, usually near the middle of the month.
Team name: W2LP
Session manager: Micaela (W2LP)
Contact for VEs:w2lp.exams@gmail.com (please email to be added to the discord channel)
Session format: Remote (in-person closed to Penn affiliates)
Time zone: Eastern
Open to new VEs: Yes
Testing team description:
Team name: CPARC Cal Poly Amateur Radio Club
Session manager: Marcel Stieber AI6MS
Contact for applicants: calpolyradioclub@gmail.com
Contact for VEs: ai6ms@arrl.net
Links: https://www.w6bhz.org/licensing/
Session times: Quarterly
Session format: Remote and in-person
Time zone: Pacific
Open to new VEs: Yes
Testing team description: This is the VE team supporting the Cal Poly University Amateur Radio Club in San Luis Obispo, California. The sessions are organized by the students with a ham cram in the fall and regular testing sessions held quarterly during the school year.
Team name: K6YXH-STM
Session manager: Norm K6YXH
Contact for VEs: normgoodkin@gmail.con
Contact for applicants: normgoodkin@gmail.con
Links:
Session times: 7:00 AM odd months
Session format: In-person
Time zone: Pacific
Open to new VEs: Yes
Testing team description: All levels, pre-registration required, mostly using ET with tablets or GradeCam.
Team name: K6YXH-OCO
Session manager: Norm K6YXH & Rick WM6M
Contact for VEs: normgoodkin@gmail.con
Contact for applicants: normgoodkin@gmail.con
Links:
Session times: 10:00 AM every month except June and December
Session format: In-person
Time zone: Pacific
Open to new VEs: Yes
Testing team description: All levels, pre-registration required, mostly using ET with tablets or GradeCam.
Team name: K6YXH-SFV
Session manager: Norm K6YXH
Contact for VEs: normgoodkin@gmail.con
Contact for applicants: normgoodkin@gmail.con
Links:
Session times: 7:00 AM even months
Session format: In-person
Time zone: Pacific
Open to new VEs: Yes
Testing team description: All levels, pre-registration required, mostly using ET with tablets or GradeCam.
Team name: AE7TD
Session manager: Dave Wickert AE7TD
Contact for VEs: dwickert@hotmail.com
Contact for applicants: dwickert@hotmail.com
Links: Contact dwickert@hotmail.com for info – we have our own signup procedures.
Session times: Remote sessions every other Wednesday afternoon, Friday evening, and Sunday afternoon (6 per month). An in-person exam every 2nd Saturday of the month in Redmond, WA.
Session format: Zoom and in-person with Amazon Fire tablets
Time zone: Pacific
Open to new VEs: Primarily from the Seattle area, but guest VEs are welcome!!
Testing team description: Welcome everyone! Ours is a very tight-knit VE team with lots and lots of experience. We have specialized procedures for testing youth, candidates with disabilities, unusual circumstances, and we’ve developed a very comprehensive precheck procedure. This gives candidates a very smooth, professional experience. Do not hesitate to reach out to me with any inquiries or interest. New VEs and observers are always welcome, contact dwickert@hotmail.com for a guest VE slot.
Session times: Wednesdays at 7:00 PM (usually once a month)
Session format: Zoom
Time zone: Eastern
Open to new VEs: Yes
Testing team description: Remote online testing for Technician Class, General Class, and Extra Class licenses. We test regularly on the first Wednesday of the month. If this does not work for you and you cannot find a session when you need it, we can schedule a session convenient to you, with enough notice. We are an East Coast Team based in Central Florida.
Session times: Once a month usually on Saturdays around 14:30 to 16:30 UTC
Time zone: UTC or IST (Indian standard time)
Open to new VEs: Yes
Testing team description: Remote online testing and new VEs are most welcomed. We have regular training sessions for internal team members to sort out any quirks or any issues. We are located in India, the State of Maharashtra.
