Who we are
The Gloucester County Amateur Radio Club (GCARC) VE Team is a group of like-minded individuals who volunteer their time and efforts to the amateur radio community in southern New Jersey. The group functions under the influence and policies of the ARRL VEC and with support from GCARC. Exams results are submitted to the FCC through the ARRL VEC.
The team is comprised of a group of dedicated amateur operators who are almost all members of GCARC, operating within the framework of the Club’s goal of growing the ranks and skill levels of licensed amateur operators in our geographic area. As a result of this interaction, the GCARC Education Committee is also a strong supporter of the GCARC VE Team. The team currently includes approximately twenty men and women who work on a strictly voluntary and not-for-hire basis, providing bias- and judgement-free service.
Every member of the GCARC VE Team is accredited by the ARRL VEC, and all team members are therefore authorized by the ARRL VEC to serve in the capacity of Volunteer Examiners under the ARRL umbrella.
Meet the team
The GCARC VE Team currently includes the following members, all of whom are Amateur Extra-rated operators:
- Jerry Barnish K2EAB
- Chris Chamberlain N2IVN
- Ed Champion N2RO
- Greg Ciraula K3GC
- MaryLu Ciraula K3MLC
- Steve Farney W2SEF
- Jeff Garth WB2ZBN
- Mike Harla N2MHO
- Lee Marino N2LAM
- Earl Moore KC2NCH
- John O’Connell K2QA
- Chris Prioli AD2CS
- Gary Reed N2QEE
- Mike Resnick N2WOQ
- Lenny Rust W2LJR
- Courtney Smith KD2SPJ
- Rich Subers W2RHS
- Mike Thompson KG4JYA
- Jim Wright N2GXJ
What we do…
As a team, we hold a minimum of fifteen FCC license exam sessions annually, with these sessions scheduled on a monthly basis and with an additional session offered annually at the GCARC Hamfest and ARRL SNJ Section Convention. In addition, special sessions are often scheduled in conjunction with the ongoing educational programs offered by the Club, as well as occasional special sessions for individuals with special needs such as the need to be tested at home for reasons of personal health and fitness.
When and where we do it…
The regularly-scheduled monthly exam sessions are offered on the evening of the second Thursday of each month. The exam sessions begin at 1900 hrs (7:00 PM). Our test site is at the GCARC/W2MMD Clubhouse, which is located on the Gloucester County 4-H Fairgrounds on NJ State Route 77, just south of Mullica Hill (see map below). Turn onto the fairgrounds access road from Route 77 and proceed to Clubhouse on the left side – GCARC sign is located at the Club driveway along the fairgrounds access road.
Pre-registration is highly recommended so as to allow the best possible planning. Exam fee payment should be made via PayPal from one of our Payment pages at the time of registration. There is one Payment page for adult candidates, and another for youthful candidates.
Last seating is 2000 hrs – no candidates will be accepted after that time.
Map courtesy Google Maps…