A number of individuals have expressed concerned over the recent IT issues that have prevented them from obtaining renewed ARRL VEC credentials. ARRL VEC Manager Maria Somma, AB1FM, addresses those concerns:
Thank you for emailing the ARRL VEC.
ARRL previously reported that we are responding to a serious incident that occurred on May 12, 2024, involving access to our network and headquarters-based systems. Several services have been affected, including those administered by the ARRL Volunteer Examiner Coordinator (ARRL VEC).
A comprehensive update on the status of ARRL VEC services is available here.
Please continue to check our website for the most up-to-date information.
We’ve recently had our email access restored and are working our way through more than a thousand emails.
We thank you in advance for your patience, as we work our way through this unprecedented event.
We will renew your VE status and ship renewal stickers as soon as we have access to our program systems.
Meanwhile, please know that your ARRL VE accreditation is valid, and you are qualified to participate in ARRL VEC exam sessions.
We appreciate your willingness to serve the community.
Sincerely,
Maria Somma, AB1FM
ARRL VEC Manager
ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio®
225 Main Street, Newington, CT 06111-1494 USA
Phone: 1-888-277-5289
FAX: 1-860-594-0339
Email: msomma@arrl.org
ARRL Web: www.arrl.org