FCC radio telephone permit
 

How does my friend apply for his fcc license. Back when i did it we filled out the paper work and take the bottom portion for our proof of application until we got the card, i'm sure the new procedure is different so any help or phone # will be appreciated.

The application is on the FCC website now. If I recall correctly, you fill out the online app, pay your money, print out a receipt and wait for the card to arrive in the mail.

What is the site? fcc.org or gov or com or is it on the faa site?
Thanx

There is a ton of useful info here. Just do a search man, it took me 2 seconds and this was the first hit.

http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/showthread.php?t=2050

Believe it was fcc.gov

To be honest, I googled "fcc restricted radio operator permit" to find it.

http://wireless.fcc.gov/commoperators/rp.html

I thought there was a way to do it online but I can't seem to find it. Maybe some snooping is in order.

someone posted this awhile back. ;)

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.

Or just skip all the steps and call the help line posted on the websight. FCC licensed in 5 minutes (wooohooo that was hard). It still gets me how they send you a copy of it to put in a frame!

Yep, the Google search works like a champ!

Here is another link on APC that will help:
http://airlinepilotcentral.com/optio...Itemid,85.html

How often does this license need to be renewed?

Never expires are far as i know. At least I hope it never expires:D