1. – Register with the FCC to get an FRN (FCC Registration Number).
Why? Because the FCC requires you to have an FRN to apply for ANY license. The FRN is free, and it is also how they manage to identify you without utilizing our over-used social security numbers. Your FRN number is normally issued immediately after following this step. Note: If you already have an amateur radio operators license, you already have an FRN. Skip to Step 2.
Start by going to this website: FCC Registration - Login
Then click on REGISTER
2. – Applying for the GMRS license:
Start by going to this website: https://wireless2.fcc.gov/UlsEntry/licManager/login.jsp
On the License Manager page, enter your FRN and the password you chose when you registered.
Then click on SUBMIT
On the left side of the next page, click the Apply for a New License link.
3. Choose “ZA – General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS)” from the radio service drop down list.
4. Click Continue to navigate through the application.
5. On the Summary page, review your application and click the Continue to Certify button to continue.
6. On the Certification page, sign your application by typing your name in the boxes provided and click the Submit button. (the Title box is optional)
7. The ULS will calculate the fees. Fees for online filing MUST be received within 10 calendar days of the filing.
8. Click the Continue For Payment Options button to choose the method of payment.
At this point, you will have to wait for the FCC to grant your license application and to assign you a GMRS callsign. How long do you wait? The time varies. We have had reports of callsign being received in less than 14hours and we have seen some take up to a week or more. Be patient and listen to your GMRS radio to see how people are operating.
Follow the steps in the next section to check on your new GMRS callsign.
Downloading authorizations in the ULS
After your application has been granted, you may also download an official copy of your license from the License Manager by following the steps below:
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Go to https://wireless2.fcc.gov/UlsEntry/licManager/login.jsp and log in with your FCC Registration Number (FRN) and password.
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Click the “Download Electronic Authorizations” link on the navigation bar on the left side of the License Manager home page.
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In the My Authorizations box at the bottom of the page, select the call sign(s) you wish to download.
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Add the call signs to the Authorizations to Download box and click the Add button.
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Click the Download button in the lower right-hand corner of the page.
The download will be a PDF file, and you can choose Open (to print) or Save (to save to a desired folder).
If you have any further questions on a GMRS license or need additional information, please submit a help request online to the FCC Licensing Support Center or call (877) 480-3201.
FCC Licensing Support Center
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM EST, M – F
GigaParts - Las Vegas, Gene McAvoy, KG7XD / WRFK762