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 November 30, 2003:

Novice - 32,830 (decrease of 16,499)
Technician - 258,967 (increase of 53,573)
Technician Plus - 63,689 (decrease of 65,171)
General - 141,387 (increase of 28,710)
Advanced - 82,209 (decrease of 17,573)
Extra - 104,750 (increase of 26,000)
Total - 683,832 (increase of 9,040)

73 de Jim, N2EY