Question
What action is required to obtain a new General class license after a previously held license has expired and the two-year grace period has passed?
Answer Options
- A) They must have a letter from the FCC showing they once held an amateur or commercial license
- B) There are no requirements other than being able to show a copy of the expired license
- C) Contact the FCC to have the license reinstated
- D) The applicant must show proof of the appropriate expired license grant and pass the current Element 2 exam
Correct Answer: D
Explanation
An expired amateur radio license can be renewed within a two-year grace period after the expiration date. If the license has expired beyond the two-year grace period, it cannot simply be reinstated. According to FCC Rule \S 97.505, the applicant must show proof of the expired license grant and pass the Element 2 (Technician) examination to re-obtain a license.
Upon passing the Element 2 exam, the applicant can apply for the new license at the former class (General, Advanced, or Extra) based on the expired license grant. This process recognizes the former privileges but requires the operator to demonstrate current proficiency in the basic Technician knowledge element.
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