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How do I obtain a ham (amateur radio) license? In order to obtain a ham, (amateur radio) license, you are required to pass a test. Classes are offered throughout the Puget Sound area to provide training to obtain an amateur radio license and administer the test. If you pass, you will receive a certificate before you leave (you do have to wait approximately 10 days before receiving you call sign, though, from the FCC). The classes are usually over two days and may require a small fee to cover costs of administering the test(s) required to obtain your license. To find out locations in the Puget Sound area more convenient for you, click here. Ham Radio Training/Testing - Virtual training/testing sessions are available. Below are links which may help you study for the class and/or take the test. Study options: Testing options: |
How do I obtain a GMRS radio license?
In order to obtain a GMRS radio license follow these instructions.
First, if you don't already have one, you need an FRN or FCC Registration Number. Use this link, FCC Registration - Login and click on REGISTER. Fill in the registration, record your username and password and click on Create Account. You should receive it immediately, but you may have to wait to receive something by email or snail mail.
Once you have your FRN, use this link, https://wireless2.fcc.gov/ulslogin/?utm_source=copilot.com, to start the licensing process.
1. Under Help Resources, click Applying for New License in ULS.2. Under steps to Applying for a New License in ULS, in #1, click ULS Online Filing.
3. Enter your FRN and password.
4. In the upper left-hand panel, click on Apply for New License.
5. For GMRS, in the drop-down menu, go all the way to the bottom and select ZA – General Mobile Radio (GMRS)
6. Answer questions, CONTINUE, enter your personal information, CONTINUE, answer questions, etc. until you arrive at Summary.
7. If correct, click on CONTINUE TO CERTIFY to pay $35 for the GMRS license.
You should receive it immediately, but you may have to wait to receive something by email or snail mail.
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