I sent a list of suggestions privately to Howard and plan to bring it up at HQ when I am there. But there are two I pointed out that must be there if we are doing this. 1. We need to require teams to have internet access. That can be sticky in some cases as I've attended hamfests without internet access. 2. Another thing we need to consider is how we handle personal data in accordance with regulations such as the GDPR. This won't matter for sessions in the USA, but since VE sessions can be conducted worldwide it will be necessary. Consider the required notices such as for cookies as well. 73, Ria N2RJ On Fri, 10 Jan 2020 at 19:31, Mickey Baker <fishflorida@gmail.com> wrote:
This is a great idea paper.
I've marked up a copy with ideas.
The Laurel group has implemented much of this.
Feedback from some of their folks is that many of their testing teams are recalcitrant about leaving the "old ways" and they still have a lot of people doing the manual process. Their tactic has been to provide excellent back end support. Many of the electronic tests are processed and even new calls issued within 24 hours. And they do this for free.
Tough competition.
73,
Mickey Baker, N4MB Palm Beach Gardens, FL “The servant-leader is servant first… It begins with the natural feeling that one wants to serve, to serve first. Then conscious choice brings one to aspire to lead." Robert K. Greenleaf
On Fri, Jan 10, 2020 at 2:39 PM Michel, Howard, WB2ITX (CEO) <wb2itx@arrl.org> wrote:
Dear Officers, Directors and Vice Directors,
As I have been reporting, we plan to move our VE program into the 21th century. Our view is that it will be electronic, from the applicant finding and registering for a test session, through showing up for the test, and submitting the exam back to ARRL and the results to the FCC. We want to eliminate delays, minimize chance for human error and duplication of work, and capture information on potential members early in their interaction with us.
Our current plan is out-source the software development. The first step in that is to get a solid use-case and requirements document developed. If you have time, we would appreciate your review and thoughts on the attached draft use case.
73, Howard, WB2ITX
-- Howard E. Michel, WB2ITX Chief Executive Officer ARRL, The National Association for Amateur Radio® 225 Main Street, Newington, CT 06111-1494 USA Telephone: +1 860-594-0404 email: hmichel@arrl.org
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