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?
The correct answer is D: The applicant must show proof of the appropriate expired license grant and pass the current Element 2 exam. To obtain a new General class license after a previously held license has expired and the two-year grace period has passed, the applicant must show proof of the expired license grant and pass the current Element 2 exam. After the grace period, you must retake the Technician exam (Element 2) but can get credit for higher elements if you held them. For amateur radio operators, understanding this helps when renewing expired licenses.
Exam Tip
Expired license after grace period = show proof and pass Element 2. Think 'E'xpired 'L'icense = 'E'lement 2 'L'icense exam required. Must show proof of expired license and pass current Element 2 exam. Not about FCC letters or simple reinstatement.
Memory Aid
"Expired license after grace period = show proof and pass Element 2. Think 'E'xpired 'L'icense = 'E'lement 2 'L'icense exam. Must show proof of expired license and pass current Element 2 exam. Grace period is 2 years."
Real-World Application
Your General class license expired 3 years ago (past the 2-year grace period). To renew, you must show proof of your expired license (like a copy) and pass the current Technician class exam (Element 2). You can't just have it reinstated - you must retake Element 2, though you may get credit for higher elements you previously held.
Key Concepts
Why Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: Incorrect. A letter from the FCC isn't required - you just need to show proof of the expired license (like a copy) and pass Element 2.
Option B: Incorrect. Just showing a copy of the expired license isn't enough - you must also pass the current Element 2 exam. The exam requirement applies after the grace period.
Option C: Incorrect. You can't just contact the FCC to have the license reinstated - after the grace period, you must retake Element 2 and reapply.
题目解析
The correct answer is D: The applicant must show proof of the appropriate expired license grant and pass the current Element 2 exam. To obtain a new General class license after a previously held license has expired and the two-year grace period has passed, the applicant must show proof of the expired license grant and pass the current Element 2 exam. After the grace period, you must retake the Technician exam (Element 2) but can get credit for higher elements if you held them. For amateur radio operators, understanding this helps when renewing expired licenses.
考试技巧
Expired license after grace period = show proof and pass Element 2. Think 'E'xpired 'L'icense = 'E'lement 2 'L'icense exam required. Must show proof of expired license and pass current Element 2 exam. Not about FCC letters or simple reinstatement.
记忆口诀
Expired license after grace period = show proof and pass Element 2. Think 'E'xpired 'L'icense = 'E'lement 2 'L'icense exam. Must show proof of expired license and pass current Element 2 exam. Grace period is 2 years.
实际应用示例
Your General class license expired 3 years ago (past the 2-year grace period). To renew, you must show proof of your expired license (like a copy) and pass the current Technician class exam (Element 2). You can't just have it reinstated - you must retake Element 2, though you may get credit for higher elements you previously held.
错误选项分析
Option A: Incorrect. A letter from the FCC isn't required - you just need to show proof of the expired license (like a copy) and pass Element 2. Option B: Incorrect. Just showing a copy of the expired license isn't enough - you must also pass the current Element 2 exam. The exam requirement applies after the grace period. Option C: Incorrect. You can't just contact the FCC to have the license reinstated - after the grace period, you must retake Element 2 and reapply.
知识点
Expired license renewal, Grace period, Element 2 exam, License renewal
Verified Content
Question from official FCC General Class question pool. Explanation reviewed by licensed amateur radio operators.