June 15, 2026

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via the ARRL: FCC Batch Filing System Unavailable (UPDATE: Restored)

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Updated 8/29/25

FCC Batch Filing System Restored

On Friday, August 29, 2025, the FCC’s Electronic Batch Filing (EBF) system was restored. This system is used by all Volunteer Examiner Coordinator (VEC) organizations to file exam sessions, individual license applications, and club license applications.

ARRL VEC staff are working diligently to clear the backlog of approximately 300 sessions and applications before the system’s daily scheduled shutdown at 8:00 PM. We expect that all applications received at our office over the past week will be submitted to the FCC and processed within 24 hours.

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