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 February 29, 2004:

Novice - 32,487 (decrease of 16,842)
Technician - 261,050 (increase of 55,656)
Technician Plus - 61,644 (decrease of 67,216)
General - 141,144 (increase of 28,467)
Advanced - 81,455 (decrease of 18,327)
Extra - 105,075 (increase of 26,325)
Total - 682,855 (increase of 8,063)

73 de Jim, N2EY