CONTACT THE SESSION CONTACT PERSON FOR ANY UPDATES

W4VEC REQUIRES THIS APPLICANT WAIVER.

WAIVER DOWNLOAD HERE

TEST SESSIONS FOR 2023

TEST FEE: $12.00 RE-TEST FEE: $12.00
June 30th the last date before the new General Exam. The question pool changes July 1st !!
Please look for a session in your area for your General Exam.
FCC Now Requires
When coming to a test session,, be sure to bring:
Your current license,
A signed copy of license,
Any original CSCE you have,
A copy of any CSCE  and THE ORIGINAL,
OR
Your FCC Licensee Number (CORES or FRN),
A PHOTO ID
If you are unlicensed bring:
2 IDs (one with photo)

Please bring your FRN to the session

If You Don't have an FRN Please Visit Our FRN Page to Learn More HERE

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FLORIDA

KISSIMMEE

2023

Every Wednesday morning.

All sessions are ready. Requires pre registration at least 1 week in advance.

If the date isn't in the list the session isn't available. NO WALK INS. 

For More information on dates and Pre-Registration 

Steve Butler NO9S Session manager no9s@no9s.org 407-908-0044

(Leave message as we prefer you go to testing site or e-mail)

Last updated 1/1/2023

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TAMPA

Jose L. Cruz, KP4CJ Session Manager.

Please reserve in advanced

For more information contact:

Jose L. Cruz KP4CJ EMAIL

813-417-2079

Last updated 1/1/2023

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HAWAII

HONOLULU

PLEASE REACH OUT TO THE SESSION MANAGER BELOW

Location

American Legion Classroom

612 McCully St, Honolulu, HI 96826

Register at: https://www.hero.radio/exam-registration

RC Anderson, Ph.D. WH6FQE - WRAE542

Hawaii Emergency Radio Operators, Inc.

President Hawaii VE Team - Senior Session Manager

Last updated 1/1/2023

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NORTH CAROLINA

ASHEBORO NC

Randolph County VE Team

TESTING SCHEDULE

February 11, 2023

April 08, 2023

JUNE 10, 2023

AUGUST 12, 2023

OCTOBER 14, 2023

DECEMBER 09, 2023

Starting Times:

Our test sessions will start at 10:00 A.M., arrive a few minutes early to get settled in

We now require pre-registration via e-mail by 6:00 PM Thursday prior to the session.

Please indicate in the e-mail which test you are planning to take.

If you are sick, have a fever, or have been exposed to Covid, or a variant, we insist that you do not expose our team or others.

Testing Site:

The down stairs meeting room of the Asheboro Library, 201 Worth St., Asheboro

Paperwork:

The FCC now requires anyone testing to have an active e-mail address.

Unlicensed applicants must have two IDs, one a photo ID (E.g. Driver's License); their FCC Registration Number (FRN) plus a photocopy of these documents.

Licensed applicants will need their signed official FCC license copy; a photo ID (E.g. Driver's License); plus a photocopy of these documents

Print your filled out F.C.C. form 605 from the W4VEC web site

Additional Info:

Butch Simpson, WS4H, butch@atomic.net

336-381-4584

Last updated 1/28/2023

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CALABASH NC

The Brunswick Shores Amateur Radio Club will hold a VE test session on Saturday.

February 25, 2023 10am  

March 11, 2023 10am

June 24, 2023 10am

October 28, 202310am

EMS Building 9031 Beach Drive SW Calabash, NC 28467

Registration is recommended but walk-ins will be accepted.

Masks will be required for the February session and may be required for the June session.

Any person wishing to be tested MUST HAVE AN FCC ISSUED FRN.

If you already have a valid license, you have a FRN.

If you do not have a FRN, you can apply for one at https://apps.fcc.gov/coresWeb/regEntityType.do

Check the An individual box, not company then CONTINUE

Fill out the required fields (minimum) and submit

IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS, CONTACT GEORGE FRYER - ki4kk@twc.com or 910-477-3533

TESTING MAY BE LIMITED TO 6 PERSONS at a time

We do not anticipate more than 6 persons

If there are more than 6 persons, we may test the first 6 persons before starting a second test session

Candidates must have a valid PHOTO ID

MASKS ARE REQUIRED

Pencils will be available, however it is recommended that candidates bring a #2 pencil

Candidates who are testing for upgrade, must have a Signed Copy of your FCC License

You can obtain this at http://wireless.fcc.gov/uls/

You will need your FRN and PASSWORD to access the data base to obtain a copy

Candidates who are testing for FIRST TIME LICENSE must have a FRN number (see above)

THE COST OF THE TEST SESSION WILL BE $12

Cash or Check made out to BSARC

Doors will open at 9:45 AM

Last updated 1/1/2023

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Carthage NC
2023

MOCARS is holding 6 test sessions and please contact session manager below.

January 21st

march 25th

May 27th

July 22nd

September 23rd

November 18th

Moore County Library

101 Saunders St.

Carthage, NC  28327

Sign up for a time at april.n4alh@gmail.com

Last updated 1/1/2023

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CHARLOTTE NC

2024

1/6/2024

3/2/2024

5/4/2024

8/3/2024

10/5/2024

Salvation Army HQ

501 Archdale Dr

Charlotte NC 28217

Absolutely no walk-ins at this location. All testing sessions are at 11:00 immediately following the Charlotte ARS meeting.

Pre-registration is required due to seating availability. Applicants should register by calling or e-mailing the Session Manager.

All applicants must have an FRN to test, along with a picture ID, or two other forms of ID.

Currently licensed hams must also bring a signed copy of their current license, which will not be returned to them. 

        A 605 form is not required; we will print it on-site. The test fee is $12 in cash only.

Special Test sessions can be arranged please reach out to the session manager below

The contact person will be

Fred Roberts WB4QOC His email is EMAIL and phone is 704-534-1031

Last updated 11/14/2023

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CONCORD NC

2023

12/1/2023 at 6:30 PM....a limited number of walk-ins are permitted, although advance registration is highly recommended....and appreciated.

2024

2/1/2024 at 6:30 PM....no walk-ins allowed at this session.

3/1/2024 at 6:30 PM....a limited number of walk-ins are permitted, although advance registration is highly recommended....and appreciated.

Pre-registration is required due to seating availability. Applicants should register by calling or e-mailing the Session Manager.

All applicants must have an FRN to test, along with a picture ID, or two other forms of ID.

Currently licensed hams must also bring a signed copy of their current license, which will not be returned to them. 

        A 605 form is not required; we will print it on-site. The test fee is $12 in cash only.

Special Test sessions can be arranged please reach out to the session manager below

The location is

McGill Baptist Church,

5300 Poplar Tent Road, Concord, NC 

Corner of Poplar Tent and George Liles Parkway.

The contact person will be

Fred Roberts WB4QOC His email is EMAIL and phone is 704-534-1031

Last updated 11/14/2023

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Fayetteville area and Bladen County

2023

Where: Old Tar Heel Rescued Building (across from Tar Heel

Middle School) NC HWY 87, Tar Heel, NC

Testing Time is at 10 AM.

More Dates for 2022 will be determine by Interest

Tentative Dates are

PLEASE REACH OUT TO THE SESSION MANAGER BELOW

Please contact the session manager for Dates & times

Special Dates can be requested but we need to know at least a

Month in advance so that all the planning can be done in time.

All sessions require Preregistration , 2 days before testing

required at Min. Contact @ EMAIL KA4TLC

at ka4tlc@yahoo.com for info and reservation.

Since safety is number 1, the following pandemic rules will be

strictly applied.

1) A mask covering your mouth and nose must me worn at all times.

You must provide your own.

2) We will maintain social distancing with exception for brief moments,

when we collect and disburse documents.

TO BRING WITH YOU

All applicants will be required to sign a waiver .

Please Print, Sign and Bring with you. Also Two forms of ID.

A government photo ID, and one other.

FRN number is now required Prior to test session date

If licensed, bring a signed copy of your existing license (not to

be return), or any CSCE credits that may apply,

To expedite the examination process, please complete NCVEC

form 605 and the waiver, at home.

A good email address is now required as FCC now

communicates by email.

Last updated 4/18/2023

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GREENSBORO NC
2023
Jan 14

Feb 11

CANCELED April 8 CANCELED

May 13

June 10

July 8

Aug 12

Sept 9

Oct 14

Nov 11

Dec 9

All sessions begin at 9:00 AM
Hinshaw United Methodist Church

4501 Gate City Blvd

Greensboro, NC 27407 

For more information contact:

NEW SESSION MANAGER

Keith Thomas  ka4jah@aol.com Phone:336-906-2469

pre-registration is required

FRN required for new licensees

Session limited to 6 candidates

Last updated 4/18/2023

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HICKORY NC

2023

Saturday February 4th

Saturday March 4th

Saturday April 1st

Saturday May 6th

Saturday June 3rd

Saturday July 8th

Saturday August 5th

Saturday September 2nd

Saturday October 7th

Saturday November 4th

Saturday December 2nd

St Stephens Fire Department

4060 Springs Rd, Conover, NC 28613 

Please make sure to bring 2 forms of ID (at least 1 being a photo ID), and register for an FCC FRN number

(https://apps.fcc.gov/coresWeb/publicHome.do) and bring a printed copy of it.

Please contact AK4FD@yahoo.com ahead of time for those wanting to test, but walk-ins are also welcome.

David Coviello AK4FD

Last updated 1/7/2023

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HIGH POINT NC

2023

Jan 28

Feb 25

Mar 25

Apr 29

May 27

Jul 29

Aug 26

Sep 30

Oct 28

All sessions start at 10:00 AM

Location:

Hickory Chapel Wesleyan Church

301 Hickory Chapel Road (off MLK Jr Drive) High Point, NC 27262

Pre-registration is required.

New session manager

 Keith Thomas  ka4jah@aol.com Phone:336-906-2469

Note that due to COVID-19, only a limited number of candidates can be accomodated,

limited to 6 candidates

and sessions may be cancelled based on local or state government directives, so plan ahead, as sessions fill quickly.

Last updated 4/18/2023

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 LEXINGTON NC
2023

IN-PERSON TESTING OUTDOORS

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE NEW DATE AND SPREAD

THE WORD TO YOUR

CLUB MEMBERS, NETS, AND REPEATERS.

9:00 AM EDST START TIME

PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. SEE BELOW.

CALL RICK, KK4RR @ 336-687-8001 or EMAIL

kk4rr@mac.com

DON'T DELAY REGISTER TODAY.

TRI-COUNTY ARC NC4AR, SPONSOR

PLEASE REACH OUT TO THE SESSION MANAGER BELOW

IT IS NEW LICENSE AND UPGRADE TIME AGAIN

Time: 9:00 am EDST.

Where: Finch Park, Lexington NC, Shelter #5. (15 Paul Beck Rd)

Preregistration for this session is required. Seating is limited. Contact

KK4RR below promptly for info and reservation.

Since safety is our number one priority, the following pandemic rules will be strictly applied.

1) A mask covering your mouth and nose must me worn at all times. The

mask should be multilayer fabric or paper surgical. You must provide your own.

2) Each applicant and VE must bring their own pen and pencils.

3) Alcohol hand sanitizer and latex gloves will be provided, and their liberal use will be expected.

4) All applicants must preregister.

5) The tables are large, but no more than 2 VE's or test applicants will be seated at each park table.

6) We will maintain social distancing with exception for brief moments, when we collect and disburse documents.

7) All applicants will be required to sign the waiver attached to this email in PDF.

Standard test requirements are as follows:

1) Two forms of identification. A government photo ID, and one other.

2) FRN number is now required and must have FRN number before test session date.

3) If licensed, bring a signed copy of your existing license, or any CSCE credits that may apply

4) To expedite the examination process, please complete NCVEC form 605 and the waiver, at home. Bring both forms with you on the day of examination.

5) A good email address is now required as FCC now communicates by email.

5) Fee: $12.00 CASH no checks.

73,

Rick

KK4RR

Cell: 336-687-8001

Last updated 1/1/2023

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Lumberton ,NC

2023

All Testing is done at Robeson County EOC, 38 Legend Rd, Lumberton NC. 28358

TESTING IS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.

CALL David Arthur KN4USW at 910-316-3794

or Email kn4usw@gmail.com

All testing begins at 7P.M.

Instructions will be provided when appointment is made..

Last Updated 2/26/2023

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RICHFIELD NC

All sessions begin at 10:00 a.m.

at

PLEASE REACH OUT TO THE SESSION MANAGER BELOW

Mt. Zion Lutheran Church, 111 East Church Street, Richfield, NC 28137 

Pre-registration and FRN number is required before test session date.

NOTE: COVID-19 protocols still in effect

For more information, please contact Ray Sipe KI4UDZ at 704-953-2315 or EMAIL

Last updated 1/1/2023

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ROCKINGHAM NC

9:30 AM at theRichmond County Emergency Services

200 Industrial Park Dr. in Rockingham, NC.

Also that all information can be found at k4rnc.org.

Arthur "Butch" Parris N4AWP

EMAIL

phone is 910 895 6502 for more information.

The test sessions are sponsored by the Richmond County Amateur Radio Club VE Team

Richmond county ARC

Last updated 11/21

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SALISBURY NC

2024

2/3/2024

3/23/2024

5/25/2024

7/20/2024

9/21/2024

11/9/2024

PRE-REGISTRATION ONLY

Absolutely no walk-ins at this location. All test sessions start at 9:00 AM

Applicants should register by calling or e-mailing the Session Manager at least 2 days prior to the test date so that I can get them registered. 

All applicants must have an FRN to test, along with a picture ID, or two other forms of ID.

Currently licensed hams must also bring a signed copy of their current license, which will not be returned to them. 

        A 605 form is not required; we will print it on-site. The test fee is $12 in cash only.

Special Test sessions can be arranged please reach out to the session manager below

Bostian Heights Fire Dept. Community Room 

8211 Old Concord Road Salisbury, NC 28146

(corner of Highway 152 E and Old Concord Rd --- take exit 68 off of I-85, turn East, go about 2 miles. There is a traffic light at this intersection, fire department is on the left.)

For more information contact:

Fred WB4QOC EMAIL phone 704-534-1031

Last updated 11/14/2023

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FIRECRACKER HAMFEST 2023

July 8th 10 am

Walk-ins welcome.

No pre-registration is required to test at the Hamfest,  However, it would be appreciated. 

Salisbury Civic Center

315 Martin Luther King Jr Ave S,

Salisbury, NC 28146

All applicants must have an FRN to test, along with a picture ID, or two other forms of ID.

Currently licensed hams must also bring a signed copy of their current license, which will not be returned to them. 

        A 605 form is not required; we will print it on-site. The test fee is $12 in cash only.

For more information contact:

Fred WB4QOC EMAIL phone 704-534-1031

Last updated 5/11/2023

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Statesville/Troutman NC

ICARS

PLEASE REACH OUT TO THE SESSION MANAGER BELOW

Will do testing on the following dates if we have enough interest, and more if needed

Contact is Ed Puckett K4ELP, at 704-838-3186 or a1mred@yahoo.com

pre registration is requested

Testing will be in either statesville, nc or troutman nc

Last updated 1/1/2023

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THOMASVILLE NC

Tri-County Amateur Radio Club

PLEASE REACH OUT TO THE SESSION MANAGER BELOW

Test Session at 9:30am

Davidson-Davie Community College

297 DCC Rd. Thomasville, NC 27360 (MAP)

Building: Finch (building marked with RED arrow) Room: 212

Davidson-Davie Community College Directions

Pre-registration and FRN number is required before test session date.

NOTE: COVID-19 protocols still in effect

For more information contact:

Rick Weinbaum KK4RR

Cell: 336 687 8001 EMAIL

Last updated 1/1/2023

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WINSTON-SALEM NC

2023

Monday Jan 9, 2023 1800 - 1915
Monday Feb 13, 2023 1800 - 1915
Monday Mar 13, 2023 1800 - 1915
Monday Apr 10, 2023 1800 - 1915
Monday May 8, 2023 1800 - 1915
Monday Jun 12, 2023 1800 - 1915
Monday Jul 10, 2023 1800 - 1915
Monday Aug 14, 2023 1800 - 1915
Monday Sep 11, 2023 1800 - 1915
Monday Oct 9, 2023 1800 - 1915
Monday Nov 13, 2023 1800 - 1915

No Exams are scheduled in December, the Club has its Christmas party

Sponsored by the Forsyth Amateur Radio Club (FARC)

Red Cross Chapter House

690 Coliseum Drive

Pre-Registration Only

Exams start at 6:00 PM

Please arrive at 5:45 PM prior to the Exam Session

Bring 2 forms of identification (one with picture)

Pre-registration, FRN number, are required before test session date.

NOTE: COVID-19 protocols still in effect

Please bring the ORIGINAL, COPY of any CSCE's and signed license to the test session.

Exam fee is $12.00

For more information, contact:

Dale Mierisch WB9SZL

Email

Phone 336-766-9675

Last updated 1/1/2023

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PUERTO RICO

ARECIBO & LARES

PLEASE REACH OUT TO THE SESSION MANAGER BELOW

Jorge L. Santana, NP4B

Puerto Rico Session Manager

Tests given the second and fourth Saturday of the month

In Lares, PR test will be given the second Saturday of the month at:

Oficina Municipal para manejo de Emergencia

142 Dr. Pedro Albizu Campos St Lares, PR 00669

In Arecibo, PR tests will be given the fourth Saturday of the month at:

Colegio Cetí

Eugenio Maria de Hostos Street

connecting with Puro Girau

Next to the South terminal of Carros

Publicos.

ID with foto, Social Security number

and $12.00 exact change is required

If you already have an Amateur

license, please bring a signed photocopy as well

Advanced registration is required at:

http://www.w4vecpr.com or

Please call Luz B. Rodriguez, KP4LBR

al 787-689-6008 to register

Last update 1/1/2023

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TENNESSEE
Bristol
2023
Bristol Amatuer Radio Club Testing for 2023

First Thursday of Each Month at 7PM with the exception of July and December

Location is the Conference Center of The Bristol Regional Medical Center

1 Medical Park Drive

Bristol, TN 37620

Candidates are asked to pre register

VE Session Manager is Ben Morris KT4O

Email: utben1997@gmail.com

Phone: 276-791-0102

Last update 1/1/2023

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SEVIERVILLE

PLEASE REACH OUT TO THE SESSION MANAGER BELOW

All test sessions must be pre registered with session manager,

If we have no one pre register there will not be a test session.

You must have your FRN, Photo ID, and a current signed copy of your amateur license.

Test time is 5:45pm sign all paper work, test begins at 6:00 pm.

Dates of test sessions

Dec = No Testing This Month For Family & Friends !!

All dates are subject to the Library schedules or closings, please check by e mail the week before your test !

Also on the seviercountyars.com website you will be able to see any changes in time ,dates or cancellations

Location Of All Testing Excluding March,

King Family Library

408 High Street Servierville, TN 37862 (MAP)

Time 6:00 pm Note FRN Is Required and photo ID!

Please arrive 15 minutes early so all paperwork 

can be filled out before testing 

Due to Covid-19 Virus You Must Pre Register , if we have no one signed up for the month 

excluding March, there will be no testing! You will be required to fill out a waiver releasing

  W4VEC, VE's, prior to the test, must follow all CDC, State, County, City & Health Dept Guidelines ..

You can check our website at seviercountyyars.com for full disclaimer ! 

$12.00 Cash Exact Amount Must Have A State ID

Tech need FRN and Photo ID !

Rick Sawaya Sr N4JTQ 2005 Spence Mountain Loop Sevierville, TN 27876

865-446-4535 Extra W4VEC Session Manager Event Coordinator 470 ARG

EMAIL

Last updated 1/1/2023

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TEN MILE TN

2023

January 7th 10 am      Ten Mile Community Center

January 28th  10 am   Decatur Community Center

February 4th 10 am            Ten Mile Community Center

March 8th 10 am (Tech only)    Ten Mile Community Center

April 8th  10 am                          TBD

May 6th 10 am                        Ten Mile Community Center

June 3rd 10 am (Tech Only)     Ten Mile Community Center

June 24th 10 am    Ten Mile Community Center 

July 1st  10 am   Ten Mile Community Center

August 5th 10 am   Ten Mile Community Center

September 2nd 10 am (Tech Only).  Ten Mile Community Center

October 7th 10 am  Ten Mile Community Center

November 4th 10 am   Ten Mile Community Center 

December There will be no testing

Session Location:

Ten Mile Community Center

325 Euchee rd Ten Mile TN 37880

Register with Kelly Storm at 423-702-0253 or email kt4mactn@gmail.com

last updated 1/1/2023

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TEXAS

KOUNTZE

PLEASE REACH OUT TO THE SESSION MANAGER BELOW

We would like to start offering a test session on the last Sunday of each month at 14:30 hrs.

Session will be in Kountze, Hardin County, Texas at the

First Baptist Church

100 W. Monroe St.

Kountze, Texas 77625

Dates & Times

Contact:

DAN - KD5RRJ

409.926.8476

EMAIL

Last updated 1/1/2023

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VIRGINIA

Marion/Abingdon

Jan 19th   MLSCB
Feb 16th  
WCPL
Mar 16th    MLSCB
Apr 20th    WCPL
May 18th    MLSCB
Jun 15th    WCPL
Jul 20th    MLSCB
Aug 17th    WCPL
Sep 21th    MLSCB
Oct 19th    WCPL
Nov 16th    MLSCB
Dec 21th    Eating meeting

MLSCB  Location is Marion Life saving Crew building

WCPL location is Washington County Public Library

The Mountain Empire Amateur Radio Society will have testing

after the meeting on the dates listed. Meeting time is 7:00 PM.

MLSCB Marion Life Saving Crew Building

230 S. Park Street, Marion, VA 24354

WCPL Washington County public library

205 Oak Hill Street, Abingdon, VA 24210

Contact:

Dallas Cassell KD4CCO

The meetings start at 7:00 PM on the third Thursday of the month.

EMAIL 276-494-1149

Last updated 2/26/2023

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W4VEC

1150 Rock Grove Church Rd

Salisbury NC 28146

EMAIL

Website updates click here to send dates and times.

Last updated 5/11/2023

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