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Amateur radio, also known as ham radio, is the use of the radio frequency spectrum for purposes of non-commercial exchange of messages, wireless experimentation, self-training, private recreation, radiosport, contesting, and emergency communications.

After the five-year grace period expires, applicants must retake the requisite written and/or telegraphy examination(s). An expired certificate is not valid for any radio operations.

FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit Private or Commercial Pilots who fly outside of the United States, or who wish to operate an HF Radio need to obtain a Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit from the Federal Communications Commission or FCC.

To change an address associated with a license, go to the Universal Licensing System, select Online Filing, and do the following: Login with your FRN and Password. Choose Update from the Work on This License menu on the right hand side of your License At A Glance screen.

After the renewal of your license is granted, you may file a vanity call sign request. You can change your name or address at the time of your vanity call sign request, by filing FCC Form 605.

End of Morse code requirement The effect of this revision was to eliminate the international requirement that a person demonstrate Morse code proficiency in order to qualify for an amateur radio operator license with transmitting privileges on frequencies below 30 MHz.

The FCC waits 18 days before rendering a judgement re a vanity request.

To change the address or other contact information on your license, you must update your information in ULS or submit Form 605 manually.

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).

How do I know if I already have an FCC Registration Number (FRN)? Go to the Commission's Registration System (CORES) and click Search. You can search by your name, Employer Identification Number (EIN), or contact-related information.