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License classes — edited Aug 31, 2026 by Unknown editor

Compared with the version from Aug 29, 2026. Note: Imported from content/wiki

## Technician
 
The entry class. 35 questions, 26 to pass. Grants **all** amateur privileges above 30 MHz — every
− repeater, satellite, VHF/UHF band and mode — plus limited HF: CW on parts of 80, 40 and 15 metres,
− and CW/SSB/digital on 10 metres. For most new operators this is everything they will use in the
+ repeater, satellite, VHF/UHF band and mode — plus limited HF: CW on parts of 80, 40 and 15 meters,
+ and CW/SSB/digital on 10 meters. For most new operators this is everything they will use in the
first year.
 
## General
 
− 35 questions. Adds most of the HF spectrum: the majority of 160 through 10 metres on voice, CW and
+ 35 questions. Adds most of the HF spectrum: the majority of 160 through 10 meters on voice, CW and
data. This is the license that makes routine worldwide contacts practical, and the usual second
step within a year of Technician.
 
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