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 May 31, 2004:

Novice - 31,545 (decrease of 17,784)
Technician - 264,100 (increase of 58,706)
Technician Plus - 59,576 (decrease of 69,284)
General - 140,048 (increase of 27,371)
Advanced - 80,012 (decrease of 19,770)
Extra - 105,358 (increase of 26,608)
Total - 680,639 (increase of 5,847)

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