DesignGuy wrote:
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On Thu, 18 Aug 2005 13:42:00 GMT DesignGuy wrote:

| I just passed all exams (up through Extra) this past weekend, and my
| paperwork was submitted to the FCC. After checking the FCC database, I
see
| that I have been issued a Technician license and callsign. I'm surprised
it
| was issued so quickly, but more surprised that a Tech license/call was
| issued instead of Amateur Extra.
|
| Should I call the FCC # on the CSCE form or wait a few days and see if
it
| gets "fixed" in the database?

It's not likely to get fixed by itself. It could be an error at either
the
FCC or the VEC. Call both.


Thanks... I called the FCC and the paperwork was filed electronically. The
personal I spoke with at the FCC did mention a "modification" that she
though had to be filed after the original Tech application was submitted.
I'm not sure if this is the case, but I'm in process of contacting the VEC.

I think that what may have happened is that since you're a totally new
licensee, they may have issued the Tech as the first action, then input
the
Extra as an upgrade (which FCC calls a modification). In that case,
the licenses could arrive days or even weeks apart.

Welcome to ham radio!

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This raises a question about "new licenses" numbers. If in Design Guy's
case,
FCC first issued a Tech and then modified it to Extra, even though he
passed
all four elements at one go, the numbers may show his new license as
Tech
rather than Extra.

I wonder how many others who went straight to General or Extra have
been classified that way.

73 es GL de Jim, N2EY