On Sun, 18 Apr 2004, Dee D. Flint wrote:
I agree that the fee just barely covers all the costs. Also keep in mind
that the FCC sets an upper limit on that fee to prevent abuse. The limit is
periodically reviewed and adjusted.

No, the FCC doesn't. The limit on the testing fee was REMOVED from the rules
back in 2000.

"Dave" wrote in message
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it's $12 bux here in Tejas too...DFW area...Dave/WZ1S
I'm a VE and trust me...I/we don't see the spinola personally...it does
cover costs for supplies and that's it (barely).

"Phil" wrote in message
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I hesitated to post to this group seeing how much bs there is in
here, but what the heck, they're only electrons...

Guys in our club are charging a VE testing of $12. This seems
like blatant opportunism to me. The FCC says VE's can charge
a fee to recover costs of examination and apparently later
removed any limit to the fees (unless I misread something.)

Is everyone charging comparible fees or is our group just a
bunch of grubbers?

I am bringing this up as a troll. I am considering disassociating
myself from the club if the practice is not altered and I am
truly concerned that this is not the right thing for us hams
to be doing.

Your opinion is appreciated.