Anyone tried the new exam system yet?

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This months AR mag has some interesting stats that raise early concerns for the health of the hobby:

 Examination and Callsign Services 

With the awarding by ACMA of the contract (called the “deed”) to the Australian Marine College in 
early February this year, now 5 – 6 months ago, it is worthwhile to take a checkpoint on how the new provider is servicing the amateur community. Marc Hillman, WIA statistician, has done some statistical analysis of net new licences over this period. This analysis would indicate that the rate of new amateur qualifi cations is down considerably, period to period, compared to last year – at least 50% less, and most likely 65% less. The implications for the future of the hobby are self-evident. As for Quality of Service (QoS), many AMC assessors have advised anecdotally, that cycle times (turnaround times) are considerably longer in terms of time to get results (was previously same day) and for initial callsign issue.

http://www.wia.org.au/members/armag/2019/july/