These are the number of unexpired FCC ARS
licenses held by individuals on the dates listed:

As of May 14, 2000:

Novice - 49,329
Tech - 205,394
Tech Plus - 128,860
General - 112,677
Advanced - 99,782
Extra - 78,750
Total - 674,792


As of December 31, 2003:

Novice - 32,755 (decrease of 16,574)
Technician - 259,431 (increase of 54,037)
Technician Plus - 63,070 (decrease of 66,015)
General - 141,447 (increase of 28,770)
Advanced - 82,022 (decrease of 17,760)
Extra - 104,867 (increase of 26,117)
Total - 683,592 (increase of 8,800)

73 de Jim, N2EY