ARRL Technician Practice Exam

For which license classes are new licenses currently available from the FCC?

1. Technician, General, Amateur Extra

2. Technician and Standard

3. General and Extra only

4. Novice and Technician

The correct answer is: Technician, General, Amateur Extra

The correct answer addresses the available amateur radio licenses that can be obtained from the FCC. The FCC currently offers licenses for three classes: Technician, General, and Amateur Extra. Each class represents a different level of operating privileges and responsibilities within the amateur radio service. The Technician class is the entry-level license, allowing operators to use a limited spectrum of frequencies and the opportunity to learn about amateur radio and its regulations. The General class expands these privileges, allowing licensed operators to access more frequencies and modes of communication. The Amateur Extra class signifies the highest level of achievement, providing access to all frequencies and enhanced operating privileges. New licenses are not currently available for other classes, such as the Novice class, which has been phased out and is no longer issued. Additionally, there is no "Standard" class in the context of current FCC licenses; therefore, options referencing these would not be accurate. The understanding of which classes are actively available can help prospective amateur radio operators know the path they can take and the knowledge they need to acquire for their licensing goals.