M E M O R A N D U M

 

To:          All NWECS Members

 

From:     Erik Aronson, 99-01

                Administrative Support Unit

 

Date:      June 7, 2000

 

Re:          GMRS Licensing Assistance

 

 

The process for obtaining a Radio Station License for GMRS from the Federal Communications Commission has become simplified with somewhat recent changes, such as Universal Licensing System (ULS), Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) Registration, and the new FCC Form 605.

 

This process can be done manually, or online.  The cost appears to be $75 for a 5 year license.  You will need to complete FCC Form 605 “Quick Form Application for Authorization in the Ship, Aircraft, Amateur, Restricted and Commercial Operator, and the General Mobile Radio Services,” and FCC Form 606 “TIN Registration Form.” 

 

I have copies of both forms available, and can assist you in completing them.  You may also get a wealth of information from the licensing section of the Personal Radio Steering Group (PRSG) website, www.provide.net/~prsg/license.htm.

 

Please feel free to call me or contact me via radio, if I can be of any assistance.