FCC Radio Licence

Stoney

Stoney

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I'm getting ready to apply to the airlines. I have been on the FCC's web site and trying to figure out how to get a FCC Radio licence. Can you tell me what I need to do?

Thanks

Stoney
 
I think Doug said sometime ago that you pay a fee and they send you a license. Don't take my word for it though.
 
it pretty much depends on what kind of licence you want. i think most people have the restricted radio operators permit (thats what i have) and it runs about $55.

when you apply for the licence scroll down through the types to "RR" which is restricted radio operators, then its pretty easy from there
 
That's pretty much it. Send the FAA some cash, they'll send you license and voila, all donesy!
 
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That's pretty much it. Send the FAA some cash, they'll send you license and voila, all donesy!

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Yes - not so much. The FAA will probably be happy to take your cash - but since the FCC issues restricted radio telephony licenses it's not going to get you what you want.

You can apply on-line at the FCC - as others have said you want an RR. It's very confusing - good luck - if it helps *I* did it about 6 months ago - it can be done - it just sometimes seems like the FCC has made it as hard as they can! If I could remember more about the process I'd tell you - but I blanked it out. You have to create an account first I think to get some number assigned, then you can apply for a license.

Good luck!
 
do a search on flightinfo.com. last year or so, someone posted a nice concise message that spelled out how to do it... i can look back myself if needed. I got mine about a year ago and i remember finding something there...

Bluelake
 
Okay, I screwed this up awhile back, so be careful. You want the RR license, not an airplane license. If it comes out to $55 at the end, then you did it right. I picked the wrong one the first time, and it was $105 (I think). Make sure you look through each scroll-down menu to make sure you're getting the right one.

BTW, I had to write the FCC a letter asking for a refund for the screw up, and they were surprisingly helpful and prompt in sending me a refund check.
 
I got my private back in 87', and then we had to get the FCC restricted radiotelephone from the FCC. At some point after, it was no longer necessary to carry. Since then, I have lost or misplaced the yellow peice of paper with the stamp on it. If I am asked to produce an FCC RRTL, for an interview, do I still have to re send in my $55 with another another application?
Does anyone have any input on this ??
 
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I got my private back in 87', and then we had to get the FCC restricted radiotelephone from the FCC. At some point after, it was no longer necessary to carry. Since then, I have lost or misplaced the yellow peice of paper with the stamp on it. If I am asked to produce an FCC RRTL, for an interview, do I still have to re send in my $55 with another another application?
Does anyone have any input on this ??

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I was going to say the same thing. When I started flying in '79 you had to have one to even be a student pilot. How come basically general aviation doesn't need ot have one now but you do for the airlines?
 
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How come basically general aviation doesn't need ot have one now but you do for the airlines?

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i believe it is due to international travel, but do not take my word. i can get back to you if no one else knows the history behind it
 
International.

At least one pilot onboard needs to have an FCC restricted radio operator's permit.

Local, Domestic flights it is not required.
 
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