Links to classes to acquire HAM radio license
FRS (Family Radio Service), GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service), & Amateur HAM radio licensure
FRS does not require testing or licensing for the FCC.
GMRS does not require testing BUT DOES REQUIRE A LICENSE (good for 10 years for an entire family)
FCC is lowering the cost of the GMRS license from $70 to reportedly $35. This has not taken effect yet.
- GMRS vs FRS for Emergency Communication >
- 6 Things You Should Know about FCC Changes for FRS and GMRS Radios >
- General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) >
- How To Get A GMRS License >
- When will the new FCC license fees take effect? >
Amateur HAM radio requires successful testing to be licensed. There are three classes of licensure.
- Technician – allows a person to use UHF & VHF frequencies (local communications)
- General – allows a person to use UHF, VHF & HF frequencies (local and worldwide)
- Extra – allows a person to use small exclusive bands on the above frequencies
Hello, I am brand new to CORAC and exploring the resources here. What a collection!
I’ve started studying for my technician license and am planning to take the test in January (maybe December if I am feeling confident).
Thank you for the work you have put into creating these guides.
If we are using the HF band, then from the information above, a Technician license would NOT allow communications on the 40 meter band. Is this just a documentation mistake above?