Finally, according to current FCC policies, no new Tech Plus licenses will be issued, even if the applicant has passed Element 1. Also note that there are no automatic upgrades. Photocopies are acceptable for license documents, but only the original copy of a CSCE is acceptable. Below is a summary of some of the upgrading possibilities afforded by the FCC's Report and Order of December 30, 1999. If you hold a CSCE for any of these elements, it may not be used to claim code credit - you will have to take the 5 WPM code test again if your CSCE has expired and you have not upgraded to at least General class.
Grandfather credit is also acceptable, per above.
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