In article , "D. Stussy"
writes:

That gives novices privileges in places they really weren't tested
for.

That gives technicians privileges in places they weren't tested for.

Well, the same can be said for free upgrades of Advanceds, too.

But consider this:

Back in 1970 when I took the Extra, 30, 17 and 12 meters weren't ham bands.
Neither was 903 MHz. 160 was all chopped up with LORAN. Etc.

Yet when those new bands came along, I didn't have to take a new test to use
'em.

73 de Jim, N2EY