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This is because airplanes communicate with the ground and each other on these frequencies. If a radio station's carrier wave were to interfere with instructions from a control tower to an airplane, lives could be put at risk. The lower end of the FCC scale for radios is 88.1 MHz.

For individuals entering the amateur service, or upgrading their license operator class, there are three classes of license, each authorizing privileges corresponding to the qualifications required. The classes of license, from highest to lowest are: Amateur Extra Class, General Class, and Technician Class.

Federal law generally prohibits radio broadcasts without a license issued by the FCC. Anyone found operating a radio station without FCC authorization can be subject to a variety of enforcement actions, including seizure of equipment, fines and other civil and criminal penalties.

The FCC Element 3 radio operator license test covers electronic fundamentals and techniques required to adjust, repair, and maintain radio transmitters and receivers.

The Federal Communications Commission regulates interstate and international communications through cable, radio, television, satellite and wire.

The FCC does impose certain restraints and obligations on broadcasters. Speech regulations are confined to specific topics, which usually have been identified by Congress through legislation or adopted by the FCC through full notice-and-comment rulemaking or adjudicatory proceedings.

To obtain a new or upgraded FCC commercial operator license, you must pass an examination administered by one of the Commercial Operator License Examination Managers (COLEMs).

License Grants & Exams Operation of an amateur station requires an amateur operator license grant from the FCC. Before receiving a license grant, you must pass an examination administered by a team of volunteer examiners (VEs).

FCC licenses are typically good for 10 years. Each license has an expiration date on it.

The license term for a new or renewed grant is 10 years and a copy must be kept with the aircraft's station records. You may file for renewal beginning 90 days prior to the expiration date of your license.