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NOTE: The FCC currently charges $200+ for a ten year SA ship station license. Once you have completed the license application, it takes about 2 days for the FCC to issue the license. Your license will include a call sign and MMSI for your vessel.

FCC rules require that licensees of ship and aircraft stations permit only persons holding the appropriate FCC-issued commercial operator license to perform specified transmitter operation, maintenance and repair duties.

FCC Licensing Systems The Universal Licensing System allows electronic filing of applications processed by the Commission. The ULS allows you to indicate the application purpose and radio service code and guides you through the filing process until the application is submitted.

How to Obtain a License. Submit FCC Form 605 along with the appropriate Proof of Passing Certificates to apply. (You do NOT need to submit FCC Form 159 (fee processing form) or any fees.) Many Commercial Operator License Examination Managers (COLEMs) file these documents for applicants who test with them.

FRS Radios, which stand for Family Radio Service, do not require an FCC License. These are small handheld radios such as a walkie talkie and used for short distance communications. FRS two-way radios have 22 channels that operate on 462-467 MHz range.

The most popular types of personal radio services are Citizens Band Radio Service, Family Radio Service, General Mobile Radio Service, Low-Power Radio Service and Multi-Use Radio Service. Of these types of services, only General Mobile Radio Service requires an FCC license to operate.

Two‑way radios use the shared FRS/GMRS frequencies that transmit above 2 Watts of power, so they require FCC licensing. This is to make sure that your company's frequencies do not overlap with other channels.

Who Needs a Ship Station License Cargo ships over 300 gross tons navigating in the open sea; Ships certified by the U.S. Coast Guard to carry more than 6 passengers for hire in the open sea or tidewaters of the U.S.; Power driven ships over 20 meters in length on navigable waterways;

NOTE: The FCC currently charges $200+ for a ten year SA ship station license. Once you have completed the license application, it takes about 2 days for the FCC to issue the license. Your license will include a call sign and MMSI for your vessel.

FCC rules require that licensees of ship and aircraft stations permit only persons holding the appropriate FCC-issued commercial operator license to perform specified transmitter operation, maintenance and repair duties.

FCC Licensing Systems The Universal Licensing System allows electronic filing of applications processed by the Commission. The ULS allows you to indicate the application purpose and radio service code and guides you through the filing process until the application is submitted.

How to Obtain a License. Submit FCC Form 605 along with the appropriate Proof of Passing Certificates to apply. (You do NOT need to submit FCC Form 159 (fee processing form) or any fees.) Many Commercial Operator License Examination Managers (COLEMs) file these documents for applicants who test with them.

FRS Radios, which stand for Family Radio Service, do not require an FCC License. These are small handheld radios such as a walkie talkie and used for short distance communications. FRS two-way radios have 22 channels that operate on 462-467 MHz range.

The most popular types of personal radio services are Citizens Band Radio Service, Family Radio Service, General Mobile Radio Service, Low-Power Radio Service and Multi-Use Radio Service. Of these types of services, only General Mobile Radio Service requires an FCC license to operate.

Two‑way radios use the shared FRS/GMRS frequencies that transmit above 2 Watts of power, so they require FCC licensing. This is to make sure that your company's frequencies do not overlap with other channels.

Who Needs a Ship Station License Cargo ships over 300 gross tons navigating in the open sea; Ships certified by the U.S. Coast Guard to carry more than 6 passengers for hire in the open sea or tidewaters of the U.S.; Power driven ships over 20 meters in length on navigable waterways;