According to the ARRL Letter, Somma said the number of new licenses issued in 2012 was more than 3000 higher than in 2011, and that amateur radio in the U.S. has grown by 7% in the past four years. The fourth call district continues to be home to the greatest number of hams (140,000), followed by the sixth call area (100,000).
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Thursday, January 24, 2013
ARRL: Amateur Licenses Remain at All-Time High in 2012
According to the ARRL Letter, Somma said the number of new licenses issued in 2012 was more than 3000 higher than in 2011, and that amateur radio in the U.S. has grown by 7% in the past four years. The fourth call district continues to be home to the greatest number of hams (140,000), followed by the sixth call area (100,000).