Subj : ARRL/VEC VE Newsletter To : All From : Daryl Stout Date : Wed Apr 28 2021 17:34:39 ================================================================== ARRL VE Newsletter April 2021 ================================================================== Inside this VE E-Newsletter: FRNs must be used at exam sessions – FCC announcement Session Documents Upload Webpage Resources For VEs ======================================================================== FCC Auto-Registration Feature for Exam Applicants to be Discontinued on May 20 Auto-registration in the FCC Commission Registration System (CORES) for amateur radio exam candidates using a Social Security number will be discontinued on May 20, 2021. VECs/VE teams should stop accepting social security numbers at sessions immediately. Applicants must use an FCC Registration Number (FRN) for all license transactions with the FCC. Examinees must register in CORES and receive an FRN before exam day. Starting on May 20, electronic batch filed applications that do not include a candidate's FRN will be rejected. The Social Security/Licensee ID Field will be disabled. An instructional video provides step-by-step instructions on how to establish a CORES account, which is necessary for licensees to make administrative updates and download electronic license authorizations. After June 29, all filers must provide an email address on all applications. When an email is provided, applicants will receive an official electronic copy of their licenses once granted (allow incoming email from authorizations@fcc.gov). If no email is provided when filing on or after June 29, applications will be rejected. ARRL VEC suggests that those without access to email to use the email address of a family member or friend. Licensees need to log in to the Universal Licensing System (ULS) to download their authorizations. The FCC no longer issues paper copies. (Information provided by FCC). ======================================================================== Session Documents Upload Webpage The US Postal Service has been slow and unreliable with moving mail and packages through their system. Some exam session packages have been unexpectedly delayed. Uploading completed sessions as a PDF file (scanned documents) via the web allows for quicker processing to the FCC. Please contact the VEC department (VEC@arrl.org) for information on e-filing exam session documents through our secure upload page. Authorized VEs will be sent the upload page URL which is hidden from the public. The VE team must only accept FRNs (FCC Registration Numbers) at the session. Social security numbers are not permitted on any exam documents or session files that are uploaded. Candidates will have to be registered in the FCC system and have FRNs already issued. Refer to the FRNs at Exam Sessions item above for the examinee registration instructions. ======================================================================== Resources for ARRL VEs The ARRL VEC VE Resources page (www.arrl.org/resources-for-ves) offers information you will need to help conduct exam session business. Our support page offers easy access to exam forms and session information, online exams and remote video sessions, question pools, FCC Rules, basic qualification question information, and much more! ======================================================================== The ARRL VEC Staff is Ready to Serve You As always, the dedicated VEC staff are here to answer any questions you may have. ARRL VEC: (860) 594-0300 Address: ARRL VEC, 225 Main St, Newington CT 06111 Email: VEC@arrl.org Web: www.arrl.org/volunteer-examiners ARRL VEC Fax: 860-594-0339 Maria Somma, AB1FM, Manager Amanda O'Brien, N1NHL, Assistant Manager Stephanie Borden, W2MAU, Service Representative Ann Brinius, Service Representative Lisa Riendeau, Service Representative Joshua Nance, Service Representative We thank you for your efforts and interest in the ARRL VEC program. ======================================================================== ARRL VEC VE Newsletter is published by the American Radio Relay League, Inc. - the national association for Amateur Radio (R). Material from the ARRL VE E-Newsletter may be republished or reproduced in whole or in part in any form without additional permission. Credit must be given to The American Radio Relay League VEC. ARRL VEC 225 Main Street Newington CT 06111 USA Sincerely, Maria Somma, AB1FM - VEC Manager / Editor ARRL, the national association for Amateur Radio ® 225 Main Street Newington, CT 06111 USA msomma@arrl.org ======================================================================== --- SBBSecho 3.14-Win32 * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - tbolt.synchro.net (618:250/33) .