Erik wrote in message ...
I obtained my Noice license back in the early 80's. I kept renewing
my ticket, but along the way I physically lost the license after a
break from ham radio and a move.

So a few years ago I contacted the FCC and now have, in my possession,
my Novice ticket from 1998-2002, and my current ticket from 2002 to
2012.

I am planning on upgrading to Technician class. Assuming I pass the
test, will either of my Novice tickets grant me "Technician with HF
privileges"? And when I eventually upgrade to General, will that also
satisfy my General code requirement?

Thanks.
Erik

Yes the possession of the Novice license will mean that you will have the
"Tech with HF" privileges. Those HF privileges will be the same as the
Novice license. However what you gain are complete VHF/UHF and higher
privileges.

When you upgrade to General, your Novice license will satisfy your General
code requirement so don't lose it.

Dee D. Flint, N8UZE