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 Tech/TechPlus - 334,254

Total all classes - 674,792

As of July 15, 2004:

Novice - 30,891 (decrease of 18,438)
Technician - 262,355 (increase of 56,961)
Technician Plus - 58,172 (decrease of 70,688)
General - 139,354 (increase of 26,677)
Advanced - 79,368 (decrease of 20,414)
Extra - 105,840 (increase of 27,090)

Total Tech/TechPlus - 320,527 (decrease of 13,727)

Total all classes - 675,620 (increase of 828)

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