Actually, this new structure must have come in since 2,000 or so, because
when I upgraded to General status in the year 2,000 I had the /O R
designation placed on my interim permit until I received my actual General
license. So the old structure is a little more current in time than the
70's. But I think it is better that they went to this system as I believe
it is more reflective of a person's amateur status than the old one. 73.
Harvey