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Because they share the same frequencies, GMRS radios are allowed to communicate with FRS radios via simplex. To obtain a GMRS license and call sign, you must file an application with the FCC and pay a $35 fee. No exam is required, and the license is valid for 10 years.

The FCC has two licenses that are of interest to pilots and Aviation Maintenance Technicians (AMTs). One is a Commercial Radio Operator License, which applies to pilots and those who work the equipment (avionics technicians). The other is a station license required for the aircraft.

You can apply for a GMRS license online, or by filing FCC Form 605. The FCC sets license filing fees annually, and licenses are granted for 10 years.

The classes of license, from highest to lowest are: Amateur Extra Class, General Class, and Technician Class. Before receiving a license grant, you must pass an examination administered by a team of volunteer examiners (VEs).

The Federal Communications Commission regulates interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite, and cable in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and U.S. territories.

How to Obtain a License. Submit FCC Form 605 along with the appropriate Proof of Passing Certificates to apply. Use the FCC Form 605 and the FCC Form 159 (fee processing form) to renew your license or to replace a lost, stolen, or mutilated license.

Full-Term Radio License Full-term licenses are issued for a period of four years for both conventionally-equipped and Global Maritime Distress Safety System (GMDSS) equipped vessels.

The Federal Communications Commission regulates interstate and international communications through cable, radio, television, satellite and wire. The goal of the Commission is to promote connectivity and ensure a robust and competitive market.

A single frequency license is $449 and a license with a repeater or base station is $549.

License fees vary widely for UHF and VHF business radios, but the most common licenses for businesses run roughly $70 for 5-years to $500 for a 10-year license. This depends o a wide variety of variables and only the FCC can give the final numbers.