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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.

Typically though, most GMRS radios use between 1 and 5 watts of power. Their range is a bit better than FRS radios, with typical hand-held devices being somewhere in the 1-2 mile window. Some mobile units with higher antennas can have a range up to 5 miles.

In Canada, GMRS users do not require a license. In the US, FRS is now the term for radios under 2 watts, and GMRS requires a license and is for radios between 2 watts 5 watts. Power limits. In Canada, you're limited to 2 watts power on the GMRS and combined GMRS/FRS channels, and 0.5 watts on the FRS channels.

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).

Starting in 2017, the FCC separated FRS and GMRS. They now allow a maximum of 2 watts on FRS radios, 5 watts on handheld GMRS radios, and 50 watts on non-handheld GMRS radios. The FCC also allows the use of repeaters for GMRS channels, just like they currently do for VHF channels.

To apply for transfer of control, the licensee must use this form, FCC Form 603. The licensee must also complete and submit an FCC Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Ownership Form, FCC Form 602, with exhibits describing how the ownership structure would be changed by the transfer of control.

Make your conversations as concise, precise, and clear as possible. Avoid long and complicated conversations without a break. Do not use abbreviations unless they are well understood by your group. You are only required to ID at the end of your transmission, and every 15 minutes during conversation.

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).

Go to the FCC Commission's Registration System (CORES) and Click Update. Enter your FRN and Password and click Continue. Complete the registration information and click Submit.