Radio-Telephone Operators Permit

[LaTechPilot2003]

Hi,

Just wondering what I have to do in order to get the Radio-Telephone Operators Permit from the FCC. The FCC website is way too confusing, and I can't tell exactly what has to be filled out and sent in order to get the permit. Thanks in advance!

 

[Pez D. Spencer]

It's been a while since I registered - try this:

http://wireless.fcc.gov/uls/

Then, you have to get an FRN - click the CORES/CALL SIGN button to register. Then you can go back and select ONLINE FILING. After you login with your FRN and password, you should be able to choose Restricted Radio-Telephone permit from a drop down menu - after that, it's filling out forms.

Sorry I can't remember more specifics...

 

[kevdog]

you can figure it out!

http://wireless.fcc.gov/uls/

get an FRN, then apply and pay fee. not so difficult.

hope this helps!

 

[kevdog]

oops, posted reply a few minutes late.

 

[Big Duke Six]

There is also a phone number listed in there somewhere. Try that!

 

[liv'n_on_credit]

Don't lose it!

Make sure you don't lose it when you receive your Radio Permit in the mail. My wife was cleaning the house one day and it somehow got thrown in the garbage(though she denies it!)

The FCC won't reissue a duplicate license. I tried, failed, and ended up shelling out another 50 clams to them just for a stupid piece of paper.

The Restricted Radio-Telephone Operators Permit is just like PFT. You pay to get something without having to earn it first. Just a way for the FCC to get money from you.

 

[highflying]

When I was doing this I could not find restricted radio- telephone operator. I did find a Restricrted Operator. Is that what I am looking for??

 

[liv'n_on_credit]

RR

I did find a Restricrted Operator. Is that what I am looking for??

Yep, my application online was for a Restricted Operator (RR). When it came in the mail, it said the entire "Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit" at the top. Just make sure you don't apply for the General (instead of Restricted) Operator Permit. You have to take tests and pass them and drive to certain exam testing stations in order to get this. We pilots only need the Restricted Operator Permit.

By the way, you need to register with the FCC and get a FCC Registration Number(FRN) before you can apply for an (RR) online. It's easy and only takes a couple minutes online. Any questions, just PM me.

 

[TX_DFW]

Plan on wasting a good 1/2 hr on getting one of these little pieces of paper. It was a big hassle to me.

 

[turboshark]

do hams need restricted radio permit?

anyone,

just wanting to know..do amature radio operators need to have a restricted radio permit....

 

[SNIZ]

Pay Online too.

You can also pay the $50 online via credit card. The Web Page will take you there after you complete the Online App. Takes about 20 mins for the whole process.

Good point about the RR code above...that wasn't intuitively obvious on the FCC's page. I recommend printing all the Apps and the Form 159 if you pay online. At least you will have a paper trail when (I mean if) something happens.

In my house when the frau throws away something or stores it somewhere and fails to recall where that somewhere is , we call it "assimilation" aka like the Borg....

 

[ALASKAN AVIATOR]

You dont need that damm permit, don't waste your time...

 

[TWA Dude]

You dont need that damm permit, don't waste your time...

Think again. The RTOP is required to fly anywhere outside the USA, including Canada. Of course it's B.S. but you gotta get it anyway.

Dude

 

[UpNDownGuy]

You DO need it..

if you want to work for ATA. My suggestion is to not waste your time with the forms...call the FCC and have them fax you the simplified forms. Incidentally, you also need a Restricted Radio Operators Permit if you use HF while over the lower 48...

 

[AN-2]

FCC RR licence. Just got it online.

Hi all,

I did get it online yesterday, 23-Dec-2003. no problems.
go get it now.
It used to be free in the US, then $45, now $50..
Who knows what next...


I did get one in 1982 in Israel.
Had to take a morse code test,
Hard written test, oral test, and a test in the air.....
All in english.
(they use hebrew on the Radio in israel, but want all
pilots to get this Israeli RR licence in English, including glider pilots
like I was at the time...).


Now there is no Morse test.....


If anyone is speaking in English while flying in Israel on one of the
channels then all speak english until that plane is changing channels...

so, go get it now....

AN-2.

 

[Q200_FO]

RTOP

I fly to canada every other day at work and we don't need permits.