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VEC PROGRAM
I feel that the VEC program has been a real boon to the hobby. It makes it so much easier to get out and take the exam. Plus, it’s fellow hams running the show and doing so in a very professional manner. I can just imagine how intimidating it was to make a trip to the FCC Field Office back in the day.
For me, I passed the General exam in 1989 (KB5KCL) and upgraded to Advanced in 1999 (KC7JPA). I passed the Extra exam in 2003, and snagged N9JA. Getting that 1×2 call sign was a big motivator for me to upgrade…..
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