what actually happened was that a lot of novices upgraded to technician so 
they could talk on the local repeater and so that was a natural upgrade for 
them.  The fcc isn't issuing novice or advanced class licenses any more. 
What a lot of people would do is simply upgrade from advanced just before 
their license expired that way they get a whole new license with a new ten 
year term.  Upgrading from advanced to extra was also a very easy 
progression.  73- pat kk3f
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Linda C. Knight" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, February 16, 2012 4:22 PM
Subject: thanksRE: novices


> Thank you, now I understand.
>
> 73
>
> linda
>