This page is dedicated to allowing those who have willingly expressed permission to have their comments posted relating to their exam experience with the Aurora Amateur Radio Group. For those who are reading this page for the first time, you are seeing the results of a dedicated team of volunteers who come together and provide an amazing service. Don’t just take our word for it…read the comments below and give our remote testing service a try! You’ll be glad you did.
November 2024
JEFF R WROTE
The process is efficient and very easy to follow. I highly recommend AARG.
TODD C WROTE
AARG makes testing super easy!
LAURENCE G WROTE
Very professional, yet friendly and supportive team.
CHRIS N WROTE
Everybody was super friendly and made me feel very comfortable. It was a fun experience! Thank you to the awesome volunteers!
MICHAEL K WROTE
Excellent experience
DAVID B WROTE
Team was great and easy going, good experience.
October 2024
JEFF R WROTE
I thought this was a very painless process. well done.
JAMES B WROTE
The process was simple and easy. Everyone was great to work with.
TRI N WROTE
I took both my technician and general exams from Aurora Amateur club. The entire process was easy and friendly. What a great bunch of guys sharing the common interest/hobby.
MARK P WROTE
The introduction to how the test would run + all the preliminary briefing and debriefing at the end was all straight-forward to follow (including their notice email sent out the day before), which made things feel super smooth. Massive props there!
DAVID H WROTE
Thanks so much for everything you do. Testing with you was great!
NICHOLAS M WROTE
The entire process was incredibly organized and efficient!
September 2024
ANDREW M WROTE
Far and away the best remote examination setting I have every participated in. Well done!
JEFFREY B WROTE
From searching online to decide who to go with for the online exam it was an easy choice picking Aurora . The website the emails everybody online made it very friendly and made the whole process stress-free amazing job!
MYLES M WROTE
Nothing to complain about. Pretty smooth process for taking the test
RICK V WROTE…
Thanks for doing the remote test, it really helped!
August 2024
YURI S WROTE…
Great team, perfectly organized, very efficient and courteous. Thanks!
MICHAEL I WROTE…
I thought it was an efficient experience: well run, clear directions, timely communications, helpful, and patient VEs. I had an issue with my sound device, they help me resolve. I used AARG for all three of the exams, I highly recommend AARG.
JOEL M WROTE…
The test was professionally administered, but fun to be a part of. I love the flexibility this venue provided which made it easy to attend. The web-based testing environment made it easy to complete the test without worrying about lead breaking, if the circles I was darkening corresponded to the proper question on the other sheet of paper, or if my arthritic hands could hold the pencil sturdy enough to do so for all 50 questions. I highly recommend testing with the Aurora Amateur Radio Group.
LARRY J WROTE…
Taking the amateur radio test was an absolute pleasure. The test administrators created a welcoming atmosphere that made the process enjoyable.
KEITH M WROTE…
The volunteers were great, very positive experience with the testing.
TRI N WROTE…
Really appreciate the volunteers for their time.
LARRY P WROTE…
It was a very easy process to do my exam with Aurora Amateur Radio. I would wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone who can’t make it to an in-person exam session. Everyone was very friendly during and after the exam.
July 2024
MICHAEL I WROTE…
I would highly recommend Aurora: clear instructions; efficient process; encouraging examiners that made the process easy! Thank you!
JOSEPH G WROTE…
Everyone that was proctoring my exam was awesome. I got a chance to chat with them afterward which was fun. I really appreciate what your club is doing for the art of radio.
June 2024
CHRISTINA L WROTE…
The testing procedures were very well explained. The VEs were helpful with set up and completing the exam. I will definitely recommend to others. A very welcoming group. Thank you!
GEORGE W WROTE…
Living in Chicago for school, testing locations are not as accessible as back in my hometown of Kansas City. I don’t have a car here, so finding testing locations was a little tedious. That’s why I’m really thankful for AARG! The process went way more smoothly than I expected and the examiners were clear with their instructions (as well as being very welcoming!) I appreciate the time of the examiners and I will be back for my General!
ROB M WROTE…
The examiners were extremely positive and supportive to make sure we were taken care of. I believe it was a very positive experience.
THOMAS C WROTE…
You guys were great, I look forward to joining the club and helping out where I can be of assistance!
TOBY O WROTE…
A great group that made it a seamless experience. 10/10
JOSHUA H WROTE…
Fantastic group! Very friendly and accommodating!
JASON P WROTE…
Everything went very smooth and the VE’s were very professional. Will be back for “General”
ALAN R WROTE…
What an awesome experience, these guys were GREAT! Everyone was so friendly and helpful. Made the experience very enjoyable.
May 2024
MICHAEL I WROTE…
Efficient, thorough, clear directions, friendly examiners, I would highly recommend
MICHAEL W WROTE…
Great experience. Thanks, y’all!
JOHN V WROTE…
You guys are great! thank you 73
TIM M WROTE…
The group that ran the zoom and test were all very professional, relaxed and cordial.
MIKE B WROTE…
Great experience, I would recommend AARG to anyone looking for remote testing.
FRANK S WROTE…
The entire experience was perfectly clear, and all members of your team were professional and helpful. Thank you.
April 2024
NATHANIEL P WROTE…
My Extra HAM upgrade session went flawlessly! Dave and the rest of the VE team handled it smoothly! Love ExamTools! So easy to use! Feels great to be an Extra now!
TIMOTHY B WROTE…
Great group of people made the process easy and painless.they was able to answer all my questions and guide me through the testing process. Also helped me get my computer straight so I could test.
DAVE M WROTE…
The VEs were great! I appreciate the relaxed interaction for testing.
March 2024
DELACY D WROTE…
Wonderful experience testing with AARG. I will recommend this organization to friends, family, and colleagues as often as possible. Everyone was very friendly and helpful, and that really helped calm my nerves before testing. Excited to join a great community!
JOE M WROTE…
I would be willing to be a VE in 6 months to a year
MARCIN N WROTE…
I think this service is great, the ability to do this from home and with a great group of hams has me studying for extra now. Thank you
February 2024
MICHAEL M WROTE…
The exam experience was stress free and the directions were easy to follow. I could not take the first scheduled test because of an issue with the testing platform, but the VEs were great in re-scheduling the exam for me. The people who I met for the testing were friendly, knowledgable, and put me at ease. I would highly recommend Aurora.
STEPHEN C WROTE…
I just want to say that I was very impressed with the organization and professionalism of the lobby and VE staff. Everything was presented in a clear and concise manner and made it that much easier to take the test. The guidance from the website allowed me to easily set up everything and perform dry runs of Zoom prior to the event.
I think you all are doing a great job! Thanks so much for offering this service! Hats off to you all!
MICHAEL C WROTE…
I just want to thank all of the people who helped with the test. They made me feel like part of the group, and welcomed me. I enjoyed sticking around for a few extra minutes picking up some info.
DANA D WROTE…
Everyone I interacted with throughout the process of taking the Technician exam was not only professional but very nice. I really enjoyed speaking with the group before and for a little while after the exam. I will definitely be suggesting AARG as a testing option to friends and family looking to test!
JAY B WROTE…
The entire AARG VE team are professional and very helpful. Their motivation for exam participants to strive for success is welcomed.
January 2024
MARK D WROTE…
You guys were amazing from the very first contact until the end of the process. You were patient with me as I got my Zoom app to function properly and were all very supportive of me through the tests. You even stuck around to talk radios and the hobby with a beginner after the testing, which was so above and beyond the call of duty for you.
BRUCE C WROTE…
This was a very smooth experience. It was quick and strait forward .
KIMBERLY Y WROTE…
Successfully replicated an in person environment, focusing on the end goal of encouraging the growth of the hobby instead of creating barriers causing a stale restrictive situation with a lot of unnecessary rules. From the initial website to the test day nothing was rushed and everyone involved did what they could to make me feel at ease.
ELLA H WROTE…
The people who monitored my session, Amy and Frank, were very nice to talk with and I enjoyed my experience.
JASON K WROTE…
I had an issues with my second device connecting, I checked everything 15 minutes before test time and it worked. The VEs allowed me the time to get the second device working with out feeling pressured or on a time limit. It was only a reboot of my phone but right before the test was a little nerve-racking. I really appreciated that. Very nice people at AARG.
CHARLES S WROTE…
Thank you for making remote testing possible. I live in on a remote farm and this testing option was very helpful.
JIM B WROTE…
This is the best way to take a test. Everyone was professional and patient. Highly recommend.
ARNAV C WROTE…
It was a straightforward testing experience and the people running the exam were friendly. 👍
December 2023
FRANK D WROTE…
The welcoming atmosphere and “votes of confidence” put the student in a good frame of mind. This was the same experience I had here with my Tech and what I know I will have with my Extra in the future
ZACH H WROTE…
Process was smooth and detailed throughout. Volunteer examiners were excellent and made the entire process easy to understand.
MATTHEW A WROTE…
All the individuals that took part in administering my test were very friendly and even invited me to not only join their discord but stay in the Zoom call to chat with before the next tests start. They were all very professional and were very understanding. 10/10 great experience!
DAVID I WROTE…
The whole process was much easier than I originally thought. Good explaining of the process involved. Not rushed by any means. I was appreciative they would take time during the explaining of all to make sure I understood. A plus for sure! There is no weird Orwellian kind of process. They just follow the rules and make sure you do as well. A pleasant experience with this group. Would recommend them if you are taking a radio exam!
November 2023
DAVID K WROTE…
First rate. Kind people. Good sense of humor. Made the process easy. Looking forward to my next exam.
MICHAEL A WROTE . . .
Great job! Really well organized and supported.
MICHAEL W WROTE . . .
Great job! Easy to follow and everything worked well.
October 2023
PHILIP B WROTE . . .
Great team, made me feel very comfortable. Very encouraging
WILL E WROTE . . .
The Aurora Group was very welcoming and presented a very calm atmosphere & easy to follow, good Instructions. I highly recommend.
September 2023
BRANDON F WROTE . . .
The testing process was painless from start to finish. I felt adequately prepared, however, I did make it a point to understood the instructions both on their website and in the emails sent after signing up. It was the lead VE’s first time being a lead in the virtual room I was testing. He needed some ques from the other VEs at times but everything still went extremely smooth. I was impressed with the way all the VEs worked together to make sure all bases were covered and that the lead VE had a successful first experience. Thank you for a great experience. See you when I take my extra exam!
WILLIAM N WROTE . . .
Great Experience and well put together group!
August 2023
TIM L WROTE . . .
Thank you for a very seamless process.
JOE M WROTE . . .
This was the second time I have used the VE services. I can’t say enough good things about my experience.
PETER B WROTE . . .
The volunteers were extremely easy to work with. Appears that they really like what they are doing as far as helping others get into radio. Looking forward to volunteering in the future.
BRIAN E WROTE . . .
I really appreciated the friendly atmosphere and professionalism of everyone involved. I also really appreciated the opportunity to take the test online. Other than a small hiccup for one of the VE’s to sign the exam everything went very smooth!
BRYCE H WROTE . . .
The VE were great and super friendly. I appreciate the club for accommodating the time difference for me. Thank you!
ROBERT H WROTE . . .
A absolutely great experience ! You all were super helpful and showed great patients. Your instructions were great and easy to follow. Thank you all for your expertise in helping make my test successful. Looking forward to the next test. Your work is greatly appreciated.
AARON M WROTE . . .
Quick and easy to understand email communication sent throughout the process. VEs were professional and made sure I understood all the steps for remote testing. I would 100% recommend AARG to anyone wanting to test for their first license or upgrade their existing license! I previously tested for Technician, General and passed my Amateur Extra tonight with AARG. Thank you for another excellent experience!
BOBBY W WROTE . . .
It was a pleasure taking the exam with you all.
July 2023
ANTHONY P WROTE . . .
Fantastic Experience with the AARG! They were absolutely wonderful to meet and after my passed test, It was great learning some real world experience. I look forward to meeting them again for me General!!!
JOSEPH M WROTE . . .
The process was easy to understand and was simply to follow. Awesome experience!
PHILIP M WROTE . . .
Very convenient, great overall experience. Clear and thorough communication at all steps
BRUCE McG WROTE . . .
Just as it was when I took my General, the team at AARG were professional and most of all, Fun! Really takes the edge off being by a bunch of guys who just like having fun. Makes for a comfortable environment.
ARVIN S WROTE . . .
Yes the experience was great! I hope to see you guys again, very and enjoyable throughout.
ADLEY B WROTE . . .
Amazing team, very professional. Highly recommend the remote testing. Was able to get my Technician, General, and Amateur Extra smoothly and quickly.
June 2023
JUSTIN W WROTE . . .
Thanks for the time it took to make this a seamless process. It was a great experience.
JOHN T WROTE . . .
Great experience. Easy and concise. Couldn’t have gone any smoother. Everyone was first class.
DAVE D WROTE . . .
I really like all the VE’s giving me the “at home” down to earth feeling, puts a person at ease!
ADLEY B WROTE . . .
Very happy with the opportunity to test remote. Being deployed has its constraints but I now have completed the first steps to a life long investment or learning. The VEs were very kind, professional, and willing to answer any questions asked to the best of their ability.
SEAN C WROTE . . .
Excellent people and very easy to understand directions
May 2023
MICHAEL L WROTE . . .
A great team of examiners. They created a very friendly atmosphere that kept any stress to a minimum, enabling the best outcome for the candidate. Excellent job!.
JEFFREY L WROTE . . .
Very profession, kind, and informative experience. Don’t be intimidated by the online process. Highly recommend!
RUSSELL R WROTE . . .
Fantastic experience. Really well done and very professional. Appreciate the encouragement and willingness to just talk about amateur radio.
HECTOR FR WROTE . . .
Excellent experience! All went smooth. Instructions were clear. Everyone was very nice.
ANDREW M WROTE . . .
The AARG team was amazing and I look forward to taking my General exam here in the near future :-). Thank you!!
MARTIN G WROTE . . .
I appreciate everybody’s patience and resilience in working through the snags.
April 2023
ROBERT G WROTE . . .
Initially I found the exam instructions quite daunting with strict rules considering I have taken a lot of remote exams. I know these are set by the FCC but the instructions were clear and once the session was underway, felt it all ran smoothly. I could see the professionalism in administering these exams. Overall a pleasant and relaxing experience, I’ll be back for my general grade soon and hope I can be of some assistance in the future to help others pass the exam.
LESLIE H WROTE . . .
Very professional and accommodating. Brandin was very helpful. The VE’s are very knowledgeable. This is a trustworthy Club. Thank you Aurora Amateur Radio Group.
KATHLEEN H WROTE . . .
I found everyone to be kind and calming to me before I took my test. Directions are spelled out to you and there is help along the way! I would definitely come back here to do my General when the time comes! Thank you AARG!
IWO K WROTE . . .
This was an awesome experience! People like you make radio so much fun!
SKYLAR C WROTE . . .
The experience was delightfully simple and straightforward. I had no questions entering the exam room, and the VEs were so helpful and accommodating in the Zoom room itself that I had zero concerns about the test-taking process. At the same time, the resources available on AARG’s website provided fantastic support with both studying for the exam and preparing for the process. Everyone was so happy and supportive, too, which really made me feel all the more included in the hobby and happy to be participating! I’ll definitely be looking back to AARG for my upgrade to Amateur-Extra, and I’ll be applying for club membership so I can continue to both be involved with and help support these wonderful, positive people!
MICHAEL M WROTE . . .
Honestly at the beginning I was put back just a little by the stern way in the emails I was told to proceed. But I understood why because being a volunteer is demanding at times. They did it so people would follow directions. And everything went off without a hitch. After getting on and talking with everyone all was put at ease. They guys and gals are very helpful and really interested in you. So I recommend everyone to use AARG as their ham radio testing station.
MICHELLE T WROTE . . .
Everyone was very pleasant to work with and I enjoyed our conversation afterwards too!
WILLIAM H WROTE . . .
Thank you so much for helping me become a ham!
BRIAN K WROTE . . .
AARG has the remote exam process down to a science making for a trouble-free experience. Very professional!
March 2023
MICHELLE T WROTE . . .
Everyone was very welcoming and personable, which took the environmental stress out of the test taking! Thank you for everything you do for ham radio!
LEWIS H WROTE . . .
I have now taken three Amateur Radio exams, one on line with another VEC and one “in person.” AARG has been by far the most professional and complete of any of them. From the moment I first signed up it has been first rate all the way, the preliminary video explaining the process was a huge help. The steps were clear and easy to follow. It is a well thought out process. Now that I’m an Extra, my exam days are behind me, but if I did have to take another exam this would be my first choice. I hope to become a VE a return to the community with this outstanding group.
ISRAEL M WROTE . . .
The unfaltering hospitality I was greeted with before and after my exam made the whole experience a positive one. Thank you–I’ll be back once it’s time for my General!
SEAN T WROTE . . .
Very professional.
MARK R WROTE . . .
The entire crew was patient and friendly. They were competent and confident and seemed passionate about Amateur Radio. Although serious about the testing process, they made the testing process comfortable. Thank you.
MARK N WROTE . . .
VE group Pat, Chuck, David and Steph were a great team and a great encouragement!!! Thanks team!!!
February 2023
JUSTIN M WROTE . . .
Really great and helpful group.
BLAKE C WROTE . . .
Great experience! Professionally organized.
KIRSI V WROTE . . .
The online experience was very professional and it truly seemed that the club/testing volunteers took the testing seriously and followed the rules of the FCC. The volunteers involved were nice and professional.
CAROL B WROTE . . .
Thank you AARG for the great experience I had while taking the General license exam online. You were both professional, making sure my home environment followed FCC rules, and friendly. I had some difficulty getting my secondary device (an iPhone) in landscape mode, but you were very patient with me and walked me through the needed steps. After the exam, we stayed on a bit to chat about fun radio experiences. Thank you for your time.
January 2023
RICKY P WROTE . . .
Fun and experienced VEs. They get straight to business and will get you out of there if you need to go, or hang back and chat until their next session. Lots of additional information can be learned at that time. Take advantage of their knowledge!
T MARK M WROTE . . .
Great group of examiners.
GLENN M WROTE . . .
The entire crew was great. They were calm, efficient, and kind. They made the exam experience as stress-free as possible.
KIRK K WROTE . . .
Great experience. Quick and easy. Examiners were friendly and put me at ease. Will return for General and Extra exams. Would highly recommend to anyone seeking to get their Technician, General and or Extra. Blessing to all for what you do.
BRIAN K WROTE . . .
Very professional setup! The logistics of taking an online exam had me a bit concerned, but AARG, through very clear communications, simplified the process.
NORMA P WROTE . . .
Great proctors and very responsive.
WALDEMAR B WROTE . . .
I’ve just finished my tests – and passed both Technician and General – with AARG. This team is amazing! I was really impressed not only with the very high quality of the organization and professionalism, but also with the way they handled the whole process. It was an outstanding experience and I certainly recommend AARG. Thank you all.
KEVIN U WROTE . . .
I have now taken both my Technician and General license exams with Aurora. I would not do it anywhere else! My plan is to join this club as well as become a Volunteer Examiner so I can give something back to the hobby. While I am a member of 2 clubs here in NY, I just find the folks at Aurora to be amazing! Who knows, maybe I can even get to visit someday.
MIRIAM P WROTE . . .
Everyone involved was very nice and helpful.
CHRIS C WROTE . . .
You guys do great work and I always recommend using you for others looking to take their test.
MICHAEL H WROTE . . .
The AARG process is seamless and worked very well for me. I really do appreciate the on-line test taking process and really hope it stays in place. The VE’s were awesome and although the instructions and pre-test communications are a bit lengthy, having that information well in advance of the test truly did take some of the test-day anxiety and wonder away for me, so all that advance information allowed me to keep my ‘remembering capacity’ where it needed so I could successfully pass the 2 tests I took that day. THANK YOU
RICKY P WROTE . . .
This was a very easy process, and the VEs were very professional and personable. Thank you!
RICKY P WROTE . . .
I didn’t realize remote examinations could be so fun! The staff made it easy and very enjoyable. I liked it so much. I’m joining their VE ranks!
December 2022
MICHAEL R WROTE . . .
The instructions provided were thorough and well-made. The video instructions helped speed up the pre-exam instruction time.
TODD C WROTE . . .
What an easy way to take the exam and a great resource for those in rural areas.
EVERLYNE C WROTE . . .
This was a great experience to take the test remotely. The examiners were very helpful!
JOHN D WROTE . . .
Great experience. Glad I found AARG. The VEs on my Technician exam encouraged me to go on to General and I did. I was into radio as a teen in the ‘60s and early ‘70s but life got in the way but now retired and glad to be back.
CANNON T WROTE . . .
The entire experience was flawless. Even the complicated technical portions, i.e. multimonitor zooms switching in and out of various rooms, everything worked perfectly and no “technology stress” was endured. That alone is remarkable! The proctors were all human, if you will, which helped extinguish any anxieties as far as asking questions or seeking clarification. Oh, and did I mention the process was FREE? Wow. A huge thanks to your organization and the fine men/women who have worked to establish such a successful procedure. I found the correspondence to be timely, direct, and free of ad-lib. Everything I received was pertinent and to the point. It is a difficult thing to do, to write instructions a person won’t just skim over. There was knowledge or instruction in each paragraph and each of my own questions were answered in reviewing such. The zoom time was punctual and the technology worked great. The entire experience was A+, I am grateful. Thank you.
DENNIS M WROTE . . .
Everything was absolutely perfect. The ve team was kind and very helpful in explaining everything clearly and concisely. I couldn’t wish for better service. I can not think of anything that needs to be improved on the ve teams end.
DARRELL J WROTE . . .
What a great service, and a great group of examiners! I am SO pleased that the Aurora Amateur Radio Group helped me move from Technician to General! Thank you!!
ADAM B WROTE . . .
Very enjoyable positive experience. VEs took all the stress away.
LUCA F WROTE . . .
Very pleasant and effortless testing experience.
JOHN C WROTE . . .
Great experience. Smooth, professional, entertaining process with a relaxed atmosphere. Probably one of the best test environments I’ve experienced in a long time.
JESSUP W WROTE . . .
With not having a club or testing site within a few hours drive, the AARG made testing for my general possible in the comfort of my own home. They were professional and laid out all the instructions very clearly. I would highly recommend using thier service if remote testing fits your needs!
KASEY E WROTE . . .
Thank you for offering the ability for remote testing. Everyone was friendly and the whole process went smoothly!
AARON M WROTE . . .
Another excellent experience upgrading to General. Thanks for offering this service, it is an asset to anyone getting into amateur radio.
DARA B WROTE . . .
My day job involves giving a lot of similar remote training/testing so I really appreciate on a professional level how clear the instructions were – I can empathize with how hard it is to facilitate a service like this but everything was super straight forward and the staff were all very friendly. Thanks again!
KOSTIK K WROTE . . .
Thank you all Aurora Amateur Radio volunteers! With your help I got my general license. Whole examination process has been very professional, easy to follow, and very very friendly. I was so surprised when immediately after registering exam I got a call from the club and got confirmation for examination. You provide priceless service for the community.
THOMAS S WROTE . . .
I have already recommended AARG to several people including to some groups on Facebook.
CHUCK M WROTE . . .
Very professionally run. I was impressed.
BERNARD C WROTE . . .
As a member of the State Guard here in Georgia it is indeed heart warming to meet unselfish individuals like yourselves who volunteer of their time so others alike myself can obtain certified / licensed skills that can be used in times of crisis and disaster for our Country. Thanks for all that you do, and may God bless all of you. KQ4EDG
WILLIAM B WROTE . . .
Great group of people to learn and test with.
CLARK J WROTE . . .
Great job!
AARON M WROTE . . .
The entire process was simple, easy to understand and with excellent communication throughout. Two thumbs up! I would 100% recommend AARG to anyone wanting to their license! Thank you for an amazing experience.
DUNCAN B WROTE . . .
Very professional!
LLOYD F WROTE . . .
Very pleasant experience with straightforward instructions. The VEs were supportive and had lots of tips after the exam for future education and radio use. Overall a great experience.
TYLER B WROTE . . .
Very easy to navigate. Knowledable and friendly proctors.
ROBERT P WROTE . . .
These guys are Awesome My second testing with them Tech a month ago and General today. Very professional would highly recommend them and have.
JOHN D WROTE . . .
Great examiners. So happy I chose Aurora. I will be studying for my General and will definitely use Aurora again.
THOMAS S WROTE . . .
Would like to meet the club members.
DAVE S WROTE . . .
I couldn’t think of anything to improve in your entire system. Everything works great!!
SEAN M WROTE . . .
Everyone was great. I wished I had more time after the exam to hang out a chat a bit. I look forward to coming back soon for the General exam. Thanks for everything!
BRADEN R WROTE . . .
Probably one of the best online testing scenarios i have been part of.
JAMES K WROTE . . .
VEs were helpful, chill, and polite, definitely made the exams much more relaxed.
HAL C WROTE . . .
Stellar support from the exam crew. The online method are easy and convenient.
November 2022
FRANK C WROTE . . .
Absolutely great group of guys in my session! Clear and concise instructions and directions. I am glad I found a date/time that worked for me with how often they do their tests compared to others.
CHI TAT L WROTE . . .
Enjoyable examination experience!
WILLIAM B WROTE . . .
This is an awesome group of people. I will be testing with you all again!
DAN B WROTE . . .
This is an amazing place they make you fell like one of them like a brother very helpfull and cant stress enough if you want to do it online. You will not find another place where you feel some type of way in a good way.
JONATHAN G WROTE . . .
You guys did great! Professional, nice, thorough, to-the-point. Thank you!
LIAM G WROTE . . .
Great job, everybody was super nice and I had a great time.
SCHUYLER A WROTE . . .
Thank you! I really felt supported by the people helping.
ROBERT T WROTE . . .
Great testing experience, highly recommended! VE’s went out of their way to make sure everything went smoothly and stress free. Thanks so much for what you all do.
STEPHEN Y WROTE . . .
Excellent group of VEs and the best study tools! I passed the Technician exam first try, and have already registered for my General. I highly recommend Aurora! A well-honed process for effective testing.
RYAN M WROTE . . .
Thank you for the excellent service! Very well organized and executed remote testing environment. Great communication and information. Top-notch professional operation and VEs!
JOSHUA E WROTE . . .
Testing process was very organized, clear and easy to use.
TRAVIS B WROTE . . .
I can’t thank you guys enough. There’s no way I pass the test without you guys. I took many practice exams on your platform and it’s worth it’s weight in gold. May God bless you and thank you very much.
TRAVIS B WROTE . . .
Easy process, easy to use platform, and personable examiners. They answered the questions I had and made sure I understood everything needed for a successful exam. Nice work and I will use them in the future.
GIAN M WROTE . . .
Thank you very much for the opportunity to test remotely. Without you I would have not been able to go from technician to amateur extra in one week. Strongly recommended.
CHI TAT L WROTE . . .
Enjoy nicely, helpful and professional experience.
STEPHEN W WROTE . . .
A very “smooth” process. The VEs made the experience as least stressful as possible and it appeared they wanted you to suceeds. Kudos to this organization!!!! Keep up the good work for the Amateur Radio Community!
ROBERT P WROTE . . .
Everyone was so amazing and making sure I understood every detail as we went along. Would Highly Recommend to anyone in the Future
DANIEL C WROTE . . .
Thank y’all, it was amazing being able to test with y’all. You were very friendly and helpful.
MATTHEW R WROTE . . .
This was a very positive exam experience, and I would definitely direct anyone looking for a remote exam to AARG. Everyone involved clearly endeavored to make the remote exam process as painless as possible. As a first responder, I especially appreciate the effort to provide VE sessions at no cost to first responders and those with military service.
If pressed to come up with criticism, I would have only two minor comments. First, I still had to do some camera tweaking once in the exam room. It would have been helpful if ES&S had picked up on the video quality issue before I was sent into the exam room, but I certainly understand how it would be hard to pick up on this with a number of examinees to process through.
Also, the exam website worked fine, but having used the examtools.org platform for an in-person VE session, I found that one to be a little more user friendly.
Again, thank you for a pleasant exam experience.
October 2022
CHI TAT L WROTE . . .
Effective, efficiency and smoothly remote examination experience. Very helpful VE and support team!
DENNIS M WROTE . . .
Everything went great. I tested for general and extra and aside from my failing the extra exam it went without a hitch Thank you for allowing me this opportunity.
REED A WROTE . . .
The as possible, and I came out of my exam even more excited about joining the ham community. VE/VECs were very comfortable with administering exams, and the test experience was predictable and professional – thanks to the group, I had no stress about using an online-administered exam.
CINDY S WROTE . . .
I really appreciated the attention to detail involved in every step of the testing process. I’d originally thought it would be too complicated to do the exam online, but your process made it pretty simple. On top of that, everyone I spoke with was friendly, knowledgeable, and encouraging. Thank you!
EUGENE S WROTE . . .
The folks that got me prepared before the examination on zoom was extremely helpful in getting me ready for the examination. They were very kind and patient while guiding me through the step with my computer set up. The Examiners was really great and welcoming. All of them made me feel comfortable and welcomed. Talking to wonderful people like them helped eased my jitters about taking the test. Thank you for taking the time to helping others like myself trying to get our license. It is very much appreciated. Thanks again.
JOHN C WROTE . . .
I especially remember Brandin’s excellent pre-test speech for the wittiness. I had issues signing up with hamexamgen.org as they expected payment during registration, so I didn’t know if I was signed on or not until someone called me last week.
SHEUNG L WROTE . . .
Online testing delays may be reduced by asking applicant if novice/familiar/expert at Zoom meetings. Can then adjust scheduling, applicant/VE mix, etc. for those who’ll need more help and time.
CARSON G WROTE . . .
Awesome job!
HAL C WROTE . . .
Very pleasant experience.
DOUGLAS H WROTE . . .
The entire team was a pleasure to meet with. Quickly eased the stress of taking a test. Looking forward to my upgrade with the Aurora team.
KEVIN S WROTE . . .
Well done! Well organized and it certainly streamlined the process for upgrading my license. Great and friendly team. Thank you!
ALEXANDER C WROTE . . .
Amazing, professional, and friendly.
ZENO D WROTE . . .
The group at AARG did not only excellently administer the test and help me obtain my license, they went above in beyond in giving helpful advice to this new ham and provided me with contacts of individuals who could get me started, tools, and much more. My experience was overwhelmingly positive and the AARG group made the experience something more than enjoyable.
DANIEL A WROTE . . .
Everyone was very friendly and the experience was great. Thank you so much for doing this!
RON A WROTE . . .
First class operation, thank you.
RENE RB WROTE . . .
You guys were amazing, I immediately felt welcome and was very glad to add another country to your list if people taking exams while deployed in the military!!!!!
MATTHEW T WROTE . . .
The whole process was intuitive and extremely informational from beginning to end. Multiple emails with clear and detailed instructions. The examiners during my session were professional, friendly, and enthusiastic about the hobby. This is definitely a great introduction to my new hobby.
JOHN G WROTE . . .
Thank you for providing such a convenient and collegial testing environment. Top notch in every way. I will recommend your club to everyone seeking to test!
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