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Given that there are many changes to the regulations over the course of 10
years, would it be a tremendous burden to have every ham take a small
examination covering current rules and regulations at the time of renewal?
Not being a VE I cannot say for sure, but I would think the impact would
be
fairly minimal on most VE teams. In reality you're talking (on average) 5k
renewals per month spread out over the entire USA.

some bruden certainly but the idea certainly has merit and something
like has figured in my coment and letter to the FCC over the years

The regulations can change so much in a decade, I really do not think it is
a major burden to have a licensed ham take a small examination covering
topical material which has changed over the past decade. This would help
ensure our "pool of trained radio operators" are knowledgable about all the
latest rules, regs, etc.


is that something you personaly empathize with?

I'm busy enjoying life and ham radio. I made 2 contacts late this morning
before I started working on my motorcycle engine rebuild project. How 'bout
you?