Can anyone talk me through the FCC radio license? I tried downloading the form from APC, but it is rather confusing. Of course the FCC is not open on weekends to ask them questions, so I'm stuck. Exactly what do i have to do? Also, is there an on-line app that I can just fill out, pay , and be done ASAP?

 

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

go there, fill out the two forms at the bottom, pay the fee and you're set

 

As stated above - you then be able to print up a temporary cert. and receive the official one in the mail in about 2-3 weeks.

 

their website keeps locking up. do you know if I can do it all on line and be done or do I have to mail it in?

 

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.

 

C212135, Awsome help. Thanks!!
It only took the first webpage to finish loading and it was smooth sailing. I thnk that URL is bad. I had to try it from multiple computers and still slow. Anyway - got it done.

 

If you put it all in today, you should get it in by the middle of next week. I did mine on the 3rd or 4th, and it came in the first of last week.

 

Just finished mine it was really easy all done online including payment. Quickest $60 I think I have ever spent..... I guess thats what the goverment thinks it cost to have some person look over my application and send me a license.

 

i hear you. I wonder how the FCC can justify that fee. I think it's a scam!

 

Scam Yes...more importantly...Box Checked!