2009 Sees Surge of New Amateur Radio Licensees

[ARRL]

This past year was a banner year for new Amateur Radio licensees. According to ARRL VEC Manager Maria Somma, AB1FM, the FCC issued more than 30,000 new ham radio licenses. "In 2009, the demand for Amateur Radio exam sessions remained elevated and is still running at a higher rate than before the FCC's restructuring of the license requirements in 2007," Somma said. "This high level of exam session activity has produced an elevated influx of new applications, far outpacing recent years."



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[Wire Weasel]

People pursuing sideline activities to keep busy....while they don't have and can't find a job.

It's a good thing though....new hams....better than taking up crack smoking