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 August 15, 2004:

Novice - 30,707 (decrease of 18,622)
Technician - 263,316 (increase of 57,922)
Technician Plus - 57,609 (decrease of 71,251)
General - 139,236 (increase of 26,559)
Advanced - 79,166 (decrease of 20,621)
Extra - 105,659 (increase of 26,909)

Total Tech/TechPlus - 320,925 (decrease of 13,329)

Total all classes - 675,693 (increase of 901)

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