FCC Radio License

[MarineGrunt]

bumped

 

[Beechnut]

Anyone tried to get a lost license replaced?

S.

 

[MarineGrunt]

I think there's a procedure for it when you go through the steps listed on the last page. I think you need your FRN number though...

 

[Going2Baja]

Beechnut - When you figure it out - please send the info my way ok? I have a scanned picture of it from 1986 - but have NO idea where it currently is.

Baja.

BTW - Does it REALLY cost $55? I thought it was free.?.?.?.?.....

 

[Gr82Aviate]

Beechnut - When you figure it out - please send the info my way ok? I have a scanned picture of it from 1986 - but have NO idea where it currently is.

Baja.

BTW - Does it REALLY cost $55? I thought it was free.?.?.?.?.....

Hey there bud, used to be free, now it's just another buck for Uncle Sam! Good luck dude...

 

[Hollywood82]

Yeah, mail the form in. I did the whole thing today. It's a big pain in the ass I know.

Or, call FCC and they will walk you thru the whole process.

All the best.
FD

I don't think you are supposed to mail in the printed copy of FCC605. It says in bold letters on the top of the first page, "REFERENCE COPY ONLY. DO NOT MAIL TO THE FCC AS AN APPLICATION." I think its pretty clear not to mail in the printed version. FCC form 605 is submitted electronically anyway, why would you also mail it in? Do what you want though.

 

[Tnkr Pilot]

Inflation

I just submitted my application and the price went up to $60...Happy New Year. Great Checklist!

 

[Corona]

I have dual Canadian and US citizenship... I live in Canada. I tried all the above steps and it seems to not like Canadian addresses... not able to have it sent to Canada. It struck me as I was filling it all out... do I need one to fly into Canada part 121 when I am Canadian.. I have my Canadian Radio Telphonic permit (or whatever it is called)..the one I needed to operate a radio (even an airplane's one).. DO I NEED ONE? I'd appreciate the help..thanks.

U don't need the radio station permit in the US; it's only when WE go to other countries that it is required. Your Canadian one works anywhere in the world.

It must be one of the stupidest, most obsolete rules still lingering in the regulatory books around the world. Serves no purpose except to employ government employees worldwide. ICAO needs to get rid of the GD requirement.

C

 

[white knuckle]

I don't think you are supposed to mail in the printed copy of FCC605. It says in bold letters on the top of the first page, "REFERENCE COPY ONLY. DO NOT MAIL TO THE FCC AS AN APPLICATION." I think its pretty clear not to mail in the printed version. FCC form 605 is submitted electronically anyway, why would you also mail it in? Do what you want though.

You are correct, if one pays via credit card you don't mail in Form 159, it is reference only. I called FCC just to be sure.

Thanks for this helpful gouge. The site is difficult to navigate at the beginning and being able to refer to this info. was great. As another said, once you get registered and have your FRN registration number, it isn't that hard.

$60 down the drain.......

 

[ikillbigfoot]

I've heard of guys filling out the forms online on the fcc website and simply printing it out on their own printer. Anyone heard this before?

 

[Capt. JD]

Rr

I picked RR-Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit when I got mine just recently, but there sure are a bunch of other licensing options on there! There are a few that have aircraft & aviation in the tile, wonder what there about? Anyway, I applied for mine on Jan. 31 & got it Feb. 7 via credit card, reasonable quick compared to the FAA & getting a perminant certificate!

The small copy I cut out, signed & laminated like the old FAA certificates. But there is this big diaploma size copy on the same page. I got a spot on the wall picked out in between by high school diploma & college degree for this great award, HaHa!

 

[Wankel7]

Ey motherland! What is the average time you saw you FCC in the mail?

I wonder if they would fax you a temporary copy?

 

[FlyinFife]

Wow...

...this entire process is completely unnecessary.

 

[Wankel7]

Ordered on the 6th in my mailbox by the 11th. Not bad considering there was a weekend in the middle of those dates

And the rep on the phone was really nice.

 

[wrxpilot]

...this entire process is completely unnecessary.

Unless you fly internationally.

Thank you s3jetman! I filled mine out a couple of days ago, and can't imagine how frustrated I would've been without your instructions.

 

[s3jetman]

its been awhile sice i have looked at this thread. I am glad i could provide some help to everyone! just stoping in to to see if it was still helping people out, and say your welcome to all of you who said thanks!

on a side note i got my medical back after 5years and 2months so now i can acutally use my stupid FCC Lic!!

 

[wrxpilot]

its been awhile sice i have looked at this thread. I am glad i could provide some help to everyone! just stoping in to to see if it was still helping people out, and say your welcome to all of you who said thanks!

on a side note i got my medical back after 5years and 2months so now i can acutally use my stupid FCC Lic!!

Awesome!

 

[guitarflyer]

Thanks jetman.

I had gone to the FCC website but got stumped by the radio service list.

Your directions got me through.

Leave it to Flightinfo to be an awesome resource as usual.

Thanks everybody....


P.S. Congrats on getting your medical back!!!

 

[crxpilot]

Does anyone still have the old yellow copy you put your name on and that was it (not to mention free) circa 1982?

 

[Dustin H]

Thanks

Just thought I'd give this helpful thread a bump.

I was stuck on the part of which type of license to apply for.

I was trying to choose an (AR) Aviation Raidonavigation and not a (RR)

Thanks again!

Oh and damn $60. I think it was only $10 back in 1992 when I got my PPL. I should have applied back then.