By simultaneously analyzing decimetric, metric, and hectometric radio obser
vations, we provide evidence that a class of hectometric type III-like radi
o events are associated with electrons accelerated during the primary flare
energy release process. We do this by demonstrating that there is a good t
emporal correspondence between the hectometric and decimetric radio emissio
ns that are believed to involve the acceleration of electrons in deep layer
s of the solar atmosphere at heights estimated to be from 10,000 to 30,000
km (0.014 to 0.043 R.). This class of hectometric type III-like events may
have simple or complex intensity-time profiles. When they have complex prof
iles of long duration, the decimeter emissions also have complex long-durat
ion profiles. In this latter case they are also often associated with metri
c type II radio bursts and coronal mass ejections (CMEs). However, we argue
on the basis of the observations that the hectometric radio emissions are
not necessarily associated with the metric phenomena. Specifically, they ar
e not likely generated by a secondary acceleration process associated with
the shock generating a metric type II burst or with a shock driven ahead of
the CME despite the fact that the hectometric emission time profiles would
(erroneously) be morphologically classified as shock-accelerated (SA) even
ts.