FCC Radio Operators Permit?????
06-29-2018, 02:56 PM
#22
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Originally Posted by Hawaii808
How does one go about getting a replacement?
Go here:
https://apps.fcc.gov/coresWeb/publicHome.do
Register and you will generate an FRN (FCC Registration Number)
Then I called 877-480-3201
Told them I still had my RRTOP originally issued in 1997. Asked if I could make a change of address and get a new one issued to that address. From what I understand, the normal delivery method is via .pdf attached to an email. However, you can update your delivery method and ask to have it mailed to you (which I did)
She found my newly recreated FRN and got my old RRTOP entered into their system. That generated an email which arrived with my new license callsign and also had specific instructions to associated my license with my new FRN. It has you fill in your new callsign and associate that with your license as well.
Once I did that, I was able to update my profile with my current address. After that, there is another page which requires you to certify the information is correct, sign online by filling your name in and submit. This generated an update and delivery of a new RRTOP at no charge.
07-30-2018, 03:12 AM
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For interview purposes, does one need what I assume the FCC delivers by mail in the form of a plastic card (like your FAA pilot licenses) or does the PDF printout that says”official” across it suffice? I paid nothing to get the PDF with “official” written across it and just saved it straight off the FCC site.
What should be a simple process seems to have an even split of guys paying $60-70 and others paying $0.
What should be a simple process seems to have an even split of guys paying $60-70 and others paying $0.
07-30-2018, 06:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Wing Sweep
For interview purposes, does one need what I assume the FCC delivers by mail in the form of a plastic card (like your FAA pilot licenses) or does the PDF printout that says”official” across it suffice? I paid nothing to get the PDF with “official” written across it and just saved it straight off the FCC site.
What should be a simple process seems to have an even split of guys paying $60-70 and others paying $0.
What should be a simple process seems to have an even split of guys paying $60-70 and others paying $0.
Advantage of a plastic card is it might still be legible 20+ years from now, but you could always save and reprint the pdf occasionally.
08-06-2018, 12:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Wing Sweep
For interview purposes, does one need what I assume the FCC delivers by mail in the form of a plastic card (like your FAA pilot licenses) ...
If you're expecting them to send you a plastic card, I think you're going to be disappointed.
08-06-2018, 08:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Wing Sweep
For interview purposes, does one need what I assume the FCC delivers by mail in the form of a plastic card (like your FAA pilot licenses) or does the PDF printout that says”official” across it suffice? I paid nothing to get the PDF with “official” written across it and just saved it straight off the FCC site.
What should be a simple process seems to have an even split of guys paying $60-70 and others paying $0.
What should be a simple process seems to have an even split of guys paying $60-70 and others paying $0.
08-09-2018, 11:36 AM
#29
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Originally Posted by HSLD
From a quick search:
All online (don't mail anything in), $60, I got mine in the mail a few weeks ago. Someone made this checklist and it worked great.
Step 1 – Go to www.fcc.gov website and on the left hand side, in the yellow box area, click on the Forms link
Step 2 – Scroll down the page ¾ of the way and you will see
(Quick-Form Application for Authorization in the Ship, Aircraft, Amateur, Restricted and Commercial Operator, and General Mobile Radio Services) form 605. Click on Electronic Filing link.
Step 3 – On the next page you will click on the second link, being Online Filing
Step 4 – The following page ask for you FRN and pin. If you have one enter it here, if not click on the link Need and FRN? Register with the FCC.
Step 5 – Highlight the Register now circle and then click continue
Step 6 – You will be registering as an individual and check the appropriate response to the address with in the U.S. question.
Step 7 – Enter your appropriate information in the following page
Step 8 – The next page your FRN number will be displayed. Write this down or print for future reference. Click the back button four times or go to the FCC home page and using steps 1 through 3 to return to the page that ask for your FRN number. Enter your number here along with your password you submitted in the previous steps.
Step 9 – The following page will have an option to Apply for a new license. Click here.
Step 10 – This will take you to a page on which you must select the radio service for which you will be applying. Scroll down the list until you reach ( RR-Recruited Operator ). Continue
Step 11 – On the Applicant Questions page leave everything as is. It should say Regular on type and No you’re not exempt from application fees or license fees. Continue
Step 12 – Address located outside the U.S. check appropriate field. Continue.
Step 13 – Fill out your information for you license on this page. Continue
Step 14 – Click that you are eligible for employment in the U.S. Continue
Step 15 – Check that all your information is accurate and then continue.
Step 16 – Agree to all the above statements then Continue.
Step 17 – Give your electronic signature by filling in the boxes. Continue
Step 18 – Print your application and continue to Form 159
Step 19 – Fill in your FRN number and password and Continue
Step 20 – On form 159 you can either pay credit card or if you select to view form 159 you can mail in a payment. Select your choice and proceed.
Step 21 – The following page you will be able to print form 159 after your credit card has been approved.
This is the completion of you FCC Radio Telephone Operators Permit Application. You should receive you license in the mail with in 2 to 3 weeks.
All online (don't mail anything in), $60, I got mine in the mail a few weeks ago. Someone made this checklist and it worked great.
Step 1 – Go to www.fcc.gov website and on the left hand side, in the yellow box area, click on the Forms link
Step 2 – Scroll down the page ¾ of the way and you will see
(Quick-Form Application for Authorization in the Ship, Aircraft, Amateur, Restricted and Commercial Operator, and General Mobile Radio Services) form 605. Click on Electronic Filing link.
Step 3 – On the next page you will click on the second link, being Online Filing
Step 4 – The following page ask for you FRN and pin. If you have one enter it here, if not click on the link Need and FRN? Register with the FCC.
Step 5 – Highlight the Register now circle and then click continue
Step 6 – You will be registering as an individual and check the appropriate response to the address with in the U.S. question.
Step 7 – Enter your appropriate information in the following page
Step 8 – The next page your FRN number will be displayed. Write this down or print for future reference. Click the back button four times or go to the FCC home page and using steps 1 through 3 to return to the page that ask for your FRN number. Enter your number here along with your password you submitted in the previous steps.
Step 9 – The following page will have an option to Apply for a new license. Click here.
Step 10 – This will take you to a page on which you must select the radio service for which you will be applying. Scroll down the list until you reach ( RR-Recruited Operator ). Continue
Step 11 – On the Applicant Questions page leave everything as is. It should say Regular on type and No you’re not exempt from application fees or license fees. Continue
Step 12 – Address located outside the U.S. check appropriate field. Continue.
Step 13 – Fill out your information for you license on this page. Continue
Step 14 – Click that you are eligible for employment in the U.S. Continue
Step 15 – Check that all your information is accurate and then continue.
Step 16 – Agree to all the above statements then Continue.
Step 17 – Give your electronic signature by filling in the boxes. Continue
Step 18 – Print your application and continue to Form 159
Step 19 – Fill in your FRN number and password and Continue
Step 20 – On form 159 you can either pay credit card or if you select to view form 159 you can mail in a payment. Select your choice and proceed.
Step 21 – The following page you will be able to print form 159 after your credit card has been approved.
This is the completion of you FCC Radio Telephone Operators Permit Application. You should receive you license in the mail with in 2 to 3 weeks.
08-10-2018, 11:51 AM
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Originally Posted by AFSigEp26
I just tried this multiple times today and it doesn't quite work the same anymore. Basically after you select online application it takes you to the FCC Fee Filer page, which is a dead end. What I ultimately did was just type "Apply for a new license," in the search bar. At that point, I was able to easily navigate my way through the menus to apply for the RR permit. Make sure you select RR during the drop down when it asks you what type of license you are requesting. After that, it's very easy.
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