"Stuart Grey" wrote in message
. 227.77...
[snip]
... so I'm going to get one of the
new fangled "Tech" and then "General" licenses. Shouldn't be
a problem, I did the 5 wpm code test before, I could re-learn
that; and I have a couple of degrees in physics and
electrical engineering so all I really need to re-learn are
the rules and such.


If you an prove that you held a novice license in the past, even though now
expired, it is accepted as credit for having passed the 5wpm and you would
not have to retake the code test. The best thing is your old license if you
can find it. A copy of an old call book page showing it is also usually
sufficient. Or if you don't mind paying for an FCC search, you can proof
from them.

Dee D. Flint, N8UZE

"Dee D. Flint" wrote in
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"Stuart Grey" wrote in
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. 227.77...
[snip]
... so I'm going to get one of the
new fangled "Tech" and then "General" licenses. Shouldn't
be a problem, I did the 5 wpm code test before, I could
re-learn that; and I have a couple of degrees in physics
and electrical engineering so all I really need to
re-learn are the rules and such.


If you an prove that you held a novice license in the
past, even though now expired, it is accepted as credit for
having passed the 5wpm and you would not have to retake the
code test. The best thing is your old license if you can
find it.

I have it in my hot little hands even as I type.

A copy of an old call book page showing it is
also usually sufficient. Or if you don't mind paying for
an FCC search, you can proof from them.

Dee D. Flint, N8UZE

So, I just show up with my old novice license, and I can take
the Tech written test? Can I take the general test the same
day? I guess that depends on the place I get tested at, right?
I found a list of locations near me at the ARRL website. This
is great news. Thanks a lot!

"Stuart Grey" wrote in message
. 199.17...
"Dee D. Flint" wrote in
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"Stuart Grey" wrote in
message
. 227.77...
[snip]
... so I'm going to get one of the
new fangled "Tech" and then "General" licenses. Shouldn't
be a problem, I did the 5 wpm code test before, I could
re-learn that; and I have a couple of degrees in physics
and electrical engineering so all I really need to
re-learn are the rules and such.

I'd recommend grabbing study guides for these as they have added RF safety
questions. Plus it would not hurt to brush up on the material in general.



If you an prove that you held a novice license in the
past, even though now expired, it is accepted as credit for
having passed the 5wpm and you would not have to retake the
code test. The best thing is your old license if you can
find it.

I have it in my hot little hands even as I type.

That's great!


So, I just show up with my old novice license, and I can take
the Tech written test? Can I take the general test the same
day? I guess that depends on the place I get tested at, right?
I found a list of locations near me at the ARRL website. This
is great news. Thanks a lot!

You will need your old novice license and a copy of it (they attach it to
the forms) and two pieces of ID.

Yes you can just show up and take the tests though some VE teams prefer that
you let them know you plan on attending.

Yes you can take the General written the same day IF you pass the Tech
written.

Good luck and let us know how it goes.

Dee D. Flint, N8UZE