Anchorage ARC VEC Suspends In-Person Testing
Due to rising COVID-19 cases nationwide, the Anchorage ARC VEC has made the decision to discontinue in-person examinations until further notice. We feel there is growing concern in our ability...
Author: Brandin Hess
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FCC Goes Completely Paperless
By Brandin S. Hess – WL1B Chairman, Anchorage ARC VEC The Federal Communications Commission announced yesterday in a Report and Order that their transition to being paperless is complete. For...
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Anchorage ARC VEC administers first fully remote exam
By: Brandin Hess, WL1B Fully remote testing is now available with the Anchorage ARC VEC! Through a session that was held on Wednesday, August 19th, 2020 we were able to...
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Anchorage ARC VEC receives solution for batch files
From Brandin Hess, WL1B Recently, we published a request to receive some help in getting an updated program to generate the necessary files that are submitted to the FCC. Over...
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Anchorage ARC VEC to resume full operation…
After deep consideration and consultation, effective June 1, 2020 the Anchorage ARC VEC will resume in-person examinations and again allow Volunteer Examiner (VE) applications on our website. In-person testing at...
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Anchorage ARC VEC Suspends VE Applications
Effective Monday, March 23rd, 2020 the Anchorage ARC VEC suspended applications for VE accreditation through May 1st, 2020. Further, we are NOT accepting applications for additional remote VE’s. We have...
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Anchorage ARC VEC Suspends ALL In-Person Examination Sessions
Effective immediately, the Anchorage ARC VEC has suspended ALL in-person examinations until May 1, 2020. We are monitoring the Coronavirus situation and will resume in-person testing when and where it...
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Anchorage ARC VEC Ramps Up Remote Testing to Meet COVID-19 Challenges
The Anchorage ARC VEC recently enhanced its ability to administer amateur radio license examinations using its web-based examination system. It also received approval from the Anchorage Amateur Radio Club Board...
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Anchorage ARC VEC announces exam price reduction
On Friday, February 21st, 2020 the Anchorage ARC VEC has announced reduced fees for testing. These changes, effective immediately, have been made to remain compliant with Part 97 of the...
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Anchorage ARC VEC expands remote testing outside Alaska
We have been contacted quite frequently over the past few months with requests to conduct amateur radio examinations sessions remotely in locations in the Lower 48 and one in Canada. ...