Excellent
Based on 36 reviews
Honesty, pricing, process and quality scores appear once 5 customers have rated them.
Go AL1S is the premier amateur radio testing group, proudly serving candidates across all 50 U.S. states and beyond. Our reach extends internationally, offering exam opportunities throughout the Caribbean, Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Pacific, as well as across the Atlantic to South America. Whether you’re pursuing your Amateur Radio License for personal growth, professional advancement, or community service, we’re here to help.We know testing can be intimidating, so our certified Volunteer Examiners (VEs) maintain a relaxed, stress-free environment.We specialize in secure, remote ham radio testing designed to reduce exam-day anxiety. Our global team of certified Volunteer Examiners works around your schedule to deliver a friendly, professional, and efficient testing experience.From first-time candidates to veteran operators upgrading their privileges, Go AL1S provides a smooth, welcoming path to your license. We have had people enjoy our team so much after testing with us that they joined us as a VE.
Go AL1S (goal1s.com) has 36 customer reviews on Folks Told, with an average rating of 4.9 out of 5.
36 approved reviews, newest moderated first
Jacob K.
Amazing group, very helpful and supportive in helping get all setup for the Technican exam. Without a doubt will come back and take the General exam with you all!
Reply from Go AL1SOct 13, 2026
Thank you for the kind words! We’re glad you had a great experience with Go AL1S. It was a pleasure testing with you, and we appreciate you taking the time to leave a review.
Fred W.
AL1S made the test environment so pleasant that I could actually concentrate on the test and not worry about other issues. This is important to me as a person with disabilities. The staff is great and I would recommend AL1S without hesitation.
Reply from Go AL1SOct 12, 2026
Thank you for recommending us! We appreciate you sharing your experience! We know exam day can bring a few nerves, so helping you feel comfortable and supported means a lot to us. We appreciate your support and the chance to help. We’re glad Go AL1S helped make it a stress-free experience. Congratulations again! Go Al 1S VE Team
JASON N.
works just as advertised
Reply from Go AL1SOct 11, 2026
Thank you, Jason, for the five stars and for choosing Go AL1S! We appreciate your support. Congratulations again! Go AL1S VE Team!
Douglas B.
I never got a clear set of instructions so that I could configure my VE account so I could log in to a test session without having to reconfigure. I was told that instructions were being revised, but after more than a month passed without them I decided to withdraw my involvement. My suggestion to resolve this problem would be to have someone write an application that facilitates test session login rather than trying to use a variety of social media applications that were never intended to work with each other. The second area I had trouble with was the spontaneity of test sessions. I think online test sessions Is a good option to the standard in person sessions, but they need to be scheduled and the schedule posted so the VE's can better plan their availability.
Reply from Go AL1SOct 9, 2026
Hello Doug I'm not quite sure what you mean by your VE account. Nobody has one, and as the owner, I don't even have one because they don't exist. Three different members of the leadership team and I offered to help you understand the process. Despite that, you refused our help, even though we offered it at a time of your convenience. I also do not know what you mean by a variety of social media applications, as we use Zoom for our meetings, along with the ExamTools software, which is now required by ARRL and the FCC. I'm sorry to say that many of the issues you had were because you were using a laptop that needed to be replaced to do any type of online meeting. Additionally You had a very nice Headset a high quality Noise removal But in order for it to work properly You need to wear it and not try to hold it to your mouth not down at yoour stomach8 in away As a new volunteer examiner, your only requirement was to observe and ask questions. When you asked to join our group, it was made clear that some people are scheduled ahead of time, while most tests are scheduled the same day with less than 90 minutes' notice. It was also made very clear to you that we have a Family First policy: if, for any reason, you're unable to make it, just ignore the alert. Try to make the next one if it's convenient. If not, ignore that one too. Until a time works for your schedule. We have no minimum that you have to do in a week, a month, or a year. After all, you are a volunteer I wish you the best. If you look to becoming a VE again, I would still gladly help you. Jeff AL1S GoAL1S VE Team
TYLER M.
The team of AL1S were super helpful and explained the whole testing process very thoroughly. I highly recommend them, they helped me get both my General and Extra - KI7UFW
Reply from Go AL1SOct 8, 2026
Hello Tyler Congratulations on your upgrade! Welcome back, and thank you for choosing us again! Having you return for your next exam means a lot to our team. Congratulations on continuing your amateur radio journey!
KOOYO
Staff was very patient while I got my cameras setup
Reply from Go AL1SOct 8, 2026
Thank you for the kind words! We’re glad you had a great experience with Go AL1S. It was a pleasure testing with you, and we appreciate you taking the time to leave a review. Go AL1S VE Team
Albert
As someone completely new to the hobby, the Go AL1S team were incredibly welcoming. The testing and licensing process was made very clear and hassle free. After the exams were completed I was given helpful tips on getting started with the hobby. Thank you!
Reply from Go AL1SOct 8, 2026
Hi Albert Welcome back, and thank you for choosing us again! Having you return again for your final ham exam means a lot to our team. We want you to spend your energy on the exam, without worrying about what happens next. We’re glad the instructions were clear and the process went smoothly. We’re glad you had a great experience with Go AL1S. It was a pleasure testing with you, and we appreciate you taking the time to leave a review. Thanks again Go AL1S VE Team
Charles H.
The test mentors did great. Set up was a breeze despite my inability to negotiate high tech stuff. Instructions were clear concise and easy to follow. I am definitely going to use them as I progress forward. Thank you all.
Reply from Go AL1SOct 8, 2026
Hi Charles Congratulations on earning your first amateur radio license! It was a pleasure to be part of this milestone. We want you to spend your energy on the exam without worrying about what happens next. We’re glad the instructions were clear and the process went smoothly for you. The Go AL1S VE Team
