In 2000, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) decided to cease issuing new Advanced class licenses as part of a restructuring of the amateur radio licensing system. Existing Advanced class license holders were allowed to retain and renew their licenses, but no new applications were accepted. This change aimed to simplify the licensing structure, consolidating the number of license classes and making the progression from entry-level to expert more straightforward. The remaining license classes included Technician, General, and Amateur Extra, each offering progressively greater operating privileges. The discontinuation of the Advanced class was part of broader efforts to modernize and streamline the amateur radio licensing process.
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