[QCWA] Happy 60th Anniversary Novice License

[MASH]

Hi All:

Today is a special day in ham radio history. 60 years ago today,
the first American novice license test was given.  This is the
license most of us who were licensed before 1991 started off
with. Starting in 2000, no more new licenses were issued; though
holders could renew. July 1, 1951 is when its started.  That was
a Sunday.  The next day was when the first novice exams were
given, at FCC offices.  It took about 3 weeks for those licenses
to arrive.  At first the Novice sub-band on 80M didn't have too
many people on it.  If you are interested in reading more please
read my column on Novice history in QCWA Journal or to be part of
the history share your novice story or post your picture on the
Novice Historical Society's website, www.novicehistory.org.  We
are in the process of bringing our 3rd generation website with 40
new/revised  stories and photos on line.

73, Cliff, AC6C
QCWA Journal
Novice History Columnist
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  MASH
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