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March 1st 07, 04:52 AM
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ARRL Now Only Wants No Code Hams - Holding Midnight Exams
"John Smith I" wrote in message ... Dee Flint wrote: "John Smith I" wrote in message ... wrote: ... 73s, Len: Just for starters, it pieces me off that the FCC doesn't even host the download of the amateur pool questions "right-out-and-openly" on their web page. This alone gives the VEC and arrl MUCH more credibility then the toothless old grumps deserve. And, I have complained about this ... I will continue to do so, use the public funds and keep this outta private hands and influence! The arrl need to go, and Carl is NOT looking like a good replacement with NCI when he boot licks ... amateur radio needs a new start and some new blood ... someone needs to kick some real booty here. Regards, JS There are at least 12 VECs. These VECs create a Question Pool Committee and create the pool and maintain it. Since the question pool is available in its entirety for free from a number of websites and since the FCC does not create nor maintain the pool, there is little reason for it to be on the FCC web site. Dee, N8UZE Did I vote for these VECs? Are these VECs responsible to me under law? Do these VECs' use public resource monies, and if so, why? Were these VEC elected? Appointed by a congressman of mine? By the house? By the senate? Tell me more about why these VECs should have their A$$E$ kicked down the stairwell ... JS No, you did not vote for the VECs. However, anyone could have sent an objection to the FCC if they thought a given organization was unsuitable for this program. Yes they are responsible to you under the law since they are accountable to the FCC. If any VEC (these are organizations by the way), is found to be remiss in its duties, they can loose their standing as a VEC. At the time the system was being developed, any organization could have applied and if they met the FCC's standards could have been certified as a VEC. Yes the VECs are responsible to you under the law since you have both the right and responsibility to file a complaint with the FCC if you find that they are not acting according to the requirements of the FCC. The VECs do not use any public resource monies. The expenses of testing are covered by the testing fees, which are set by the FCC. The VECs were selected and appointed by the FCC from various organizations applying for this task. You may not like the VE system, but amateur radio experienced a surge of growth once exams became available at times and locations that candidates could get with ease and without having to take time off work. Dee, N8UZE |
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