----- Original Message -----
From: Hsu, Aaron <aaron.hsu@unistudios.com>
To: <bitbucket@qth.net>; <ham-computers@qth.net>; <icom@qth.net>;
<fox_tango@qth.net>; 'I>Kenwood Reflector' <kenwood@qth.net>;
<towertalk@contesting.com>
Sent: Thursday, December 30, 1999 4:33 PM
Subject: [Icom] HAM License Restructuring on 4/15/2000
> Not necessarily list related, but I believe of interest to most...
>
> The FCC announced today (12/30/99) that a new Amateur license structure
will
> take place on April 15, 2000. Briefly, there will be just 3 classes
> (Technician, General, and Extra) and one 5wpm morse requirement for
> General/Extra.
>
> No automatic upgrades...you need to apply for an upgraded license. Credit
> is given for tests taken after a certain date as long as proof is
provided.
> All current licensees retain existing privleges. Current Tech and Tech
Plus
> retain existing privileges and will be grouped as "Technician Class" Tech
> class earned prior to 3/21/1987 can apply for General. Holders of CSCE's
> for 3B or 4B issued between 4/17/99 and 4/15/2000 qualify for General or
> Extra (respectively) after the new rules go into effect on 4/15/2000 (5wpm
> required). Again, you must apply for the upgrades after 4/15/2000.
>
> There will be 4 tests. Element 1 for 5wpm, Elements 2, 3, and 4 for Tech,
> General, and Extra.
>
> The entire FCC Report and Order is available (FCC 99-412). The ARRL
> homepage has a version in .PDF format and the FCC's website has it in
plain
> text.
>
>
> 73 and Happy New Year everyone!
>
> - Aaron Hsu, KD6DAE
> [athsu]@unistudios.com
> [dae]@pacbell.net
> No-QRO Int'l #1,000,006
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