David G. Nagel wrote:

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I'm sorry but I don't understand what you mean here. The Amateur Radio
question pool was developed by a committee composed of representatives
from the various Volunteer Examination Coordinator organizations noot
the FCC. The questions are posted on the Internet and are available for
anyone to view. If you go to www.qrz.com you will find a routine that
will allow you to take a sample quiz. If you do this enough times you
will be able to pass the various level tests.
The ARRL does not have anything near exclusivity in this process. They
only have one vote in the process. I don't know exactly how many other
organizations there are but I know of at least three.
As for replacing the ARRL as an orginization feel free to do so. So far
they are the only group to stay in business.

Dave WD9BDZ

Well, exactly!

Get rid of these fools and let the FCC set the exams ... gawd, that
doesn't take an einstein does it?

I am all for private enterprise, however, when we talk about laws,
guidelines are rules governing pubic properties--we as "the people" only
have that right ...

Regards,
JS