Well, at least now it is a bit easier.  Now a days you have to really go
out oyour way to nbefar from a VE or test site.





On Wed, 3 Apr 2002, Steve wrote:

> Yes, it was different.  If you lived more than (I can't remember the
> distance now) something like 125 miles from the nearest examination point or
> were handicapped, you could take a Conditional exam by mail.  It was given
> by another ham of General Class or higher similar to what the VE program
> does today.
>
> Although the license conveyed the same operating privileges as a General
> license, it was not recognized as a General license when you wanted to
> upgrade.  Therefore, when you wanted to upgrade to a higher class license,
> you had to go to the FCC to take the tests, including the General exam.
>
> Steve Pollo
> Lansing, Michigan
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