[HATS] Fwd: FCC Restructuring Announcement Released

[Ed Manuel (N5EM)]

>From: W2VU@aol.com
>Date: Thu, 30 Dec 1999 12:40:14 EST
>Subject: FCC Restructuring Announcement Released
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>To: All CQ columnists
>From: Rich Moseson, W2VU
>Date: 12-30-99
>
>The FCC has issued its restructuring decision. The following is a summary of 
>changes:
>
>· Effective April 15, 2000
>· Three license classes
>    Technician
>    General
>    Extra
>· One code exam @ 5 wpm
>· Current Novices and Advanceds will be grandfathered indefinitely -- may 
>renew or modify current licenses; no change in privileges; Tech-Plus hams 
>will be folded into Tech class, but will retain HF operating privileges
>· No refarming of bands (Novice and Advanced subbands remain)
>· No changes in callsign groups
>· VECs' Question Pool Committee will decide which parts of current exam 
>elements 2, 3A, and 4A will be combined into which new elements.
>· Recognizes reality that the VECs actually prepare the exams, rather than 
>individual VE teams.
>· No automatic upgrades; all must be requested
>    "Grandpappy" Techs (pre-1987, with code, Elements 3A/B credit) will 
>qualify for General, but must apply at VE session, showing proof of pre-1987 
>Tech license
>    Current Advanced Class hams may pass Element 4B < 4/15, then request 
>Extra (with Adv. Class license and CSCE) at VE session > 4/15; likewise, 
>current Tech-Plus hams may pass Element 3B < 4/15, then apply for General 
>(with Tech+ license and CSCE) at post-4/15 exam session.
>    Current no-code Techs may pass Element 3B exam before 4/15, then have 1 
>year to pass 5 wpm code test for General
>
>We will have a summary in our February issue; details in March. Summary is 
>also already posted to our website.
>
>73 & Happy New Year,
>Rich W2VU
>

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