*Question G1D06:
[97.119(f)(2)] Until an upgrade to General class is shown in the FCC database, when must a Technician licensee identify with “AG” after their call sign?*  

*Correct Answer is  A: Whenever they operate using General class frequency privileges*  

### AI Response: (may contain errors)  

When a Technician class licensee passes the General class exam, they are granted immediate operating privileges on General class frequencies. However, until the FCC database reflects their upgrade, they must identify with "AG" (Authorized General) after their call sign when operating on these new frequencies.

1. **Correct Answer Explanation (A):**  
   - **Whenever they operate using General class frequency privileges:**  
     This is correct because the "AG" suffix indicates that the operator has passed the General class exam and is using the new privileges before the FCC database update. It serves as a temporary identifier to inform others that the operator is authorized to use General class frequencies.

2. **Incorrect Choices Explanation:**
   - **B: Whenever they operate on any amateur frequency:**  
     This is incorrect because the "AG" suffix is only required when operating on General class frequencies, not on all amateur frequencies. On Technician frequencies, no special identifier is needed.
   - **C: Whenever they operate using Technician frequency privileges:**  
     This is incorrect because when operating on Technician frequencies, the operator is using privileges they already have, so no additional identifier is necessary.
   - **D: A special identifier is not required if their General class license application has been filed with the FCC:**  
     This is incorrect because the identifier is required until the FCC database is updated, regardless of whether the application has been filed.

**Rule of Thumb:**  
- Use "AG" after your call sign when operating on General class frequencies until the FCC database shows your upgrade.