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Katahdin Amateur Radio Society uses the ARRL VEC for all license testing purposes.
This page was updated on Tuesday, November 19th, 2024.
What is fully remote testing?
Fully remote testing is defined as a method of exam delivery where you have 1 applicant with two video feeds in the same room and at least 3 accredited Volunteer Examiners monitoring remotely by video conference.
What you need to know about our fully remote testing service:
1.) When you request your date and time to test, we do use the Eastern Time Zone. It’s your responsibility to calculate the time difference if you’re in another time zone.
1a.) We also offer regularly scheduled exam sessions on the first and third Friday of each month at 8:00pm Eastern Time, as well as the second Tuesday of each month at 10:00pm Eastern Time. Should either of those work for you, please click HERE to read further instructions on our Fully Remote Testing program and register for an upcoming regularly scheduled session. Otherwise, if a custom exam is desired, please continue reading the rest of this page and we will be more than glad to serve you!
1b.) While we do have availability to give an exam 24/7, we find that most of our team are available in the afternoon, evening and up until midnight Eastern Time.
2.) Certain applicants are not eligible to test with us. To see if you’re eligible to take an examination with Last Frontier Amateur Radio Society, please click HERE.
3.) We require two devices; the first being a laptop or desktop that will display your exam, and the second a smartphone or tablet for us to have an additional viewing angle of you while testing. More information on how we want your devices setup can be found by clicking HERE.
4.) You must have a current, updated web browser to take the exam.
5.) You must have the Zoom desktop client or mobile app installed on your computer and second device (smartphone or tablet). It must also be updated prior to testing with us.
6.) There is a $15.00 fee to test with us, payable with a credit or debit card.
7.) We will be corresponding with you via email. Each email you receive from us will explain in detail what happens next. These emails contain necessary instructions that you must follow or your exam will be canceled.
We use one email address for all communications with applicants regarding our exam service. To ensure you receive any and all communication from us, please whitelist the following email address PRIOR to completing any application:
testing|[at]|katahdinradio.org
NOTE: You will need to replace the |[at]| with a “@” in the address above. Your willingness to help us whitelist this email address ensures you are receiving all communication relating to your remote examination. You will NOT receive a Zoom link until we are ready for your to join us for testing.
— a.) After submitting your Google Form, we will send you an email that is entitled “Important Exam Day Info – MM/DD/YYYY”. That email will contain additional critical instructions requiring your immediate attention. Please check your junk or spam folder, as it may not appear in your inbox.
Tip: Be sure to whitelist the email address above so you can watch for this very important message. A lot of people receive email communications like this in Spam or Junk. If you still don’t see it, do a search for “KARS” and it’s very likely you will find it.
— b.) When your exam time has come, you will receive an email with a subject that reads “It’s time for your exam!” That is where you will see the link to join us on Zoom. Again, please check your junk or spam folder, as it may not appear in your inbox. Should you not make it to your confirmed exam session, your fee will not be refunded! However, if you are not able to make it and promptly notify us, we will reschedule you upon meeting the requirements laid out in our “Rescheduling Policy” page by clicking HERE. We will need a date you’d like to test.
8.) If you pass, it may take five to ten business days before the FCC receives the data needed to issue a new license or process an upgrade in the ULS.
Should you find yourself unwilling to make the donation in lieu of rescheduling your examination with us, we will remove your application from our system. From there, you’ll simply have to re-apply and pay the regular exam fee. If you’re the recipient of a subsidized examination, we will need to see your documents to confirm your application. Applicants are permitted to reschedule one time. No exceptions!
Are you unsure if you’re actually ready to test and want to take a practice exam using our platform? If so, please click HERE to launch our practice exam generator.
Still have questions? Take a look at our frequently asked questions page HERE.
IMPORTANT SCHEDULING NOTICE: Due to the holiday season and potential of Volunteer Examiner unavailability, we can not guarantee the fulfillment of an exam request from Saturday, December 21st, 2024 through Thursday, January 2nd, 2025. Applicants requesting an exam between these dates must have flexibility in the event we can not accommodate you. Thanks for your understanding in advance!
Be sure to CAREFULLY read the instructions when completing your registration after clicking the link below!