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How many volunteer examiners must administer an amateur radio exam session?

At least 3 VEs, each accredited by the coordinating VEC.

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  1. A team of at least 2
  2. A team of at least 5
  3. A team of at least 3 ✔

Why: Rule 97.509(a) says each exam must be administered by a team of at least 3 VEs at a session coordinated by a VEC. Each administering VE must be accredited by the coordinating VEC.

Huh, didn't know that: A VE may not give an exam to close family such as a spouse, children, parents or siblings.

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Answer: A team of at least 3. Rule 97.509(a) says each exam must be administered by a team of at least 3 VEs at a session coordinated by a VEC. Each administering VE must be accredited by the coordinating VEC.

  1. 47 CFR 97.509 Administering VE requirements (Cornell LII mirror of eCFR) www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/47/97.509
    administered by a team of at least 3 VEs
    Checked 2026-10-11.
  2. 47 CFR 97.509 Administering VE requirements (Cornell LII mirror of eCFR) www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/47/97.509
    No VE may administer an examination to his or her spouse
    Checked 2026-10-11.
  3. 47 CFR 97.509 Administering VE requirements (Cornell LII mirror of eCFR) www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/47/97.509
    must issue a CSCE to an examinee
    Checked 2026-10-11.

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