Linda,

Years ago, there used to be a Novice license.  I don't think there is one 
any more.  The Novice was the lowest class of license, therefore, offered 
the least operating privileges, frequencies,modes  and bands to use.

Also the Novice class was only good for two years and was not renewable, 
therefore if you wanted to remain on the air you had to upgrade to at least 
the Technician class to get a renewable license.

Later, the Novice, I believe, was renewable and it was not necessary to 
upgrade if you didn't want.  Today, I believe the Technician class basically 
has the old Novice privileges plus a little more.  Since there may still be 
some Novice holders out there, that is why you see it on a band plan.

Someone may correct me if I am wrong.

73's

Howard, W A 9 Y B W



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Linda C. Knight" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Thursday, February 16, 2012 3:12 PM
Subject: Re: novices


> But is novice different than technician? Sorry, I didn't understand. 
> <smile.
>
> I was studying the frequency chart and there was novice/technician.
>
> 73
>
> linda