How do I upgrade my pre 21 March 1987 Tech. license ?

If you've been continuously licensed, you need to show proof that you held a Technician license before 21 March 1987. This can be accomplished by the following:

1. Bring in the original, or a copy of the original license, showing issuance before 21 March 1987.
2. Bring in a copy of a Call Book issued Spring of 1987 or before.
3. Get from the FCC a letter stating that you held a Technician license before 21 March 1987.

If you have not been continuously licensed, then you must retake element 2 (the present Technician exam) . You will be grand-fathered for element 3(General theory) .