About the VEC System
The FCC created the Volunteer Examiner Coordinator (VEC) system to provide initial licensing examinations 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 exam applicants and the FCC.
VECs coordinate the efforts of Volunteer Examiners in preparing and administering amateur service operator license examinations. The coordinating VEC screens collected information, resolves all discrepancies, and forwards all required data to the FCC electronically.
Our Commitment: W5OBM is affiliated with the ARRL VEC program, the largest VEC organization in the US. Our VE team consists of General and Extra class license holders who volunteer their time to help grow the amateur radio community.
Become a VE
Volunteer Examiners are US licensed Radio Amateurs holding a General Class license or higher who offer their time to administer FCC licensing exams through an FCC-authorized VEC organization.
Requirements:
- General Class license or higher
- Complete VE application process
- Pass VE examination
- Volunteer commitment to testing
