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 ===== Online Testing ===== ===== Online Testing =====
  
-There are several different options for online testing. You can find most of the online sessions at https://hamstudy.org/sessions/remote. There is also another VEC that does remote testing, with the exception of the pandemic, they typically test Alaskan candidates. Make sure to read and understand how the VE group conducts its tests. Some only require a webcam, others require multiple cameras.+There are several different options for online testing. You can find most of the online sessions at https://hamstudy.org/sessions/remote. There is also [[https://kl7aa.org/vec/|another VEC]] that does remote testing, with the exception of the pandemic, they typically test Alaskan candidates. Make sure to read and understand how the VE group conducts its tests. Some only require a webcam, others require multiple cameras.
  
 ===== In-Person Testing ===== ===== In-Person Testing =====
  
-In-person testing is a very popular way to get your license. Many of these groups are localized to a region with ARRL being nationwide. Some VECs take some time to get your callsign after you pass, others are within a couple of days. If you have any questions ask your local club and they should be able to direct you in the direction. Otherwise, you can look for sessions through these VECs:+In-person testing is a very popular way to get your license. Many of these groups are localized to a region with ARRL being nationwide. Some VECs take some time to get your callsign after you pass, while others are within a couple of days. If you have any questions ask your local club and they should be able to direct you in that direction. Otherwise, you can look for sessions through these VECs:
  
-  * ARRL – The biggest VEC of them all and typically offers sessions nationwide. I am a VE with this organization. +  * [[http://www.arrl.org/find-an-amateur-radio-license-exam-session|ARRL]] – The biggest VEC of them all and typically offers sessions nationwide. I am a VE with this organization. 
-  * Anchorage Amateur Radio Club – Does mostly remote sessions in Alaska. But does sometimes test others outside of Alaska. +  * [[https://kl7aa.org/vec/|Anchorage Amateur Radio Club]] – Does mostly remote sessions in Alaska. But does sometimes test others outside of Alaska. 
-  * Greater L.A. Amateur Radio Group(GLAARG) – This group does a lot of online testing. I am a VE with this organization. +  * [[http://www.glaarg.org/|Greater L.A. Amateur Radio Group (GLAARG)]] – This group does a lot of online testing. I am a VE with this organization. 
-  * Laurel Amateur Radio Club, Inc. – This group is quite popular in some areas. +  * [[https://www.laurelvec.com/?pg=exams|Laurel Amateur Radio Club, Inc.]] – This group is quite popular in some areas. 
-  * Sandarc-VEC +  * [[http://www.sandarc.org/|Sandarc-VEC]] 
-  * W5YI-VEC – This group is quite popular in some areas. +  * [[http://www.w5yi.org/|W5YI-VEC]] – This group is quite popular in some areas. 
-  * You can see a full list of FCC Certified VECs.+ 
 +You can see a full list of [[http://www.ncvec.org/page.php?id=318|FCC Certified VECs]].
  
 Note: If anyone wants to add more clarification to this list, please contact me. Note: If anyone wants to add more clarification to this list, please contact me.