There are six classes of ham licenses currently issued by the Federal
Communications Commission.
The following summary provides a brief description of these license classes.
Class | Privileges | Requirements |
Novice | HF CW, 10 M Fone, 220 MHz and above. | 5 WPM Code, Minimal Technical Test with Rules and Regulations |
Technician | NO CODE, Moderate Technical Test with Rules and Regulations | 50 MHz and above. |
Tech Plus | 5 WPM Code, Moderate Technical Test with Rules and Regulations. | HF CW, 10 M Fone, 50 MHz and above. |
General | 13 WPM Code, Moderate Technical Test with Rules and Regulations. | Most of HF (1.8-29.7MHz Fone and CW, 50 MHz and above. |
Advanced | Additional Technical Test above level of General. | Additional HF Fone Frequencies. |
Extra | 20 WPM CW, Additional Technical Test Above Level of Advanced. | Additional HF Fone and CW Frequencies above level of Advanced. |
This area needs work. I haven't seen a license manual in years, and hope this is
close to what is required; any input would be appreciated.