FCC Website trouble - need help

[Louie1975]

Hey Folks:
I am trying to get my FCC radio license. I am trying to do it the online way, but seem to be having some trouble with the online filing. Has anyone done this recently? I got the very good instuctions posted on this site, and I have been able to register(I have a registration number and password) but seem to have trouble after step 3.

Step 1 – Go to www.fcc.gov website and on the left hand side, in the yellow box area, click on the Forms link



Step 2 – Scroll down the page ¾ of the way and you will see

(Quick-Form Application for Authorization in the Ship, Aircraft, Amateur, Restricted and Commercial Operator, and General Mobile Radio Services) form 605. Click on Electronic Filing link.



Step 3 – On the next page you will click on the second link, being Online Filing.

Whenever I click the 'electronic filing' link on Form 605, I keep getting a "why file online" page with absolutely no link to actually do online filing. A friend of mine who also got his FCC license also was baffled.

If anyone has recently gone through this I would appreciate some help. Thanks!!

[fish1260]

I figured I'd give this one a quick bump up to the top again. I am having the same problem!

Any ideas from anyone, or did you figure it out?

[JustWantToFly]

Step by Step Instructions to Obtaining Your FCC Radio Telephone License

Step 1 – Go to www.fcc.gov website and on the left hand side, in the yellow box area, click on the Forms link

Step 2 – Scroll down the page ¾ of the way and you will see

(Quick-Form Application for Authorization in the Ship, Aircraft, Amateur, Restricted and Commercial Operator, and General Mobile Radio Services) form 605. Click on Electronic Filing link.

Step 3 – On the next page you will click on the second link, being Online Filing

Step 4 – The following page ask for you FRN and pin. If you have one enter it here, if not click on the link Need and FRN? Register with the FCC.

Step 5 – Highlight the Register now circle and then click continue

Step 6 – You will be registering as an individual and check the appropriate response to the address with in the U.S. question.

Step 7 – Enter your appropriate information in the following page

Step 8 – The next page your FRN number will be displayed. Write this down or print for future reference. Click the back button four times or go to the FCC home page and using steps 1 through 3 to return to the page that ask for your FRN number. Enter your number here along with your password you submitted in the previous steps.

Step 9 – The following page will have an option to Apply for a new license. Click here.

Step 10 – This will take you to a page on which you must select the radio service for which you will be applying. Scroll down the list until you reach ( RR-Recruited Operator ). Continue

Step 11 – On the Applicant Questions page leave everything as is. It should say Regular on type and No you’re not exempt from application fees or license fees. Continue

Step 12 – Address located outside the U.S. check appropriate field. Continue.

Step 13 – Fill out your information for you license on this page. Continue

Step 14 – Click that you are eligible for employment in the U.S. Continue

Step 15 – Check that all your information is accurate and then continue.

Step 16 – Agree to all the above statements then Continue.

Step 17 – Give your electronic signature by filling in the boxes. Continue

Step 18 – Print your application and continue to Form 159

Step 19 – Fill in your FRN number and password and Continue

Step 20 – On form 159 you can either pay credit card or if you select to view form 159 you can mail in a payment. Select your choice and proceed.

Step 21 – The following page you will be able to print form 159 after your credit card has been approved.

This is the completion of you FCC Radio Telephone Operators Permit Application. You should receive you license in the mail with in 2 to 3 weeks.



Instructions courtesy of ExpressJet Bob.

[Number1atNumber2]

You can also give them a call. I had issues with the site when I got mine, but I spoke with one of their people on the phone and they walked me through it quite easily.

[fish1260]

Thanks for the reply. I was actually using those same instructions, but steps 9-10 were not as expected! Probably because I had already registered the FRN and wasn't at the exact same screen.

All taken care of now

[turbojet28]

I found that website to be one of the least user-friendly websites I had used in quite some time.

[ftyflyboy]

Originally Posted by turbojet28

I found that website to be one of the least user-friendly websites I had used in quite some time.

The FCC non consumer friendly…you’re kidding me.

[AngelFuree]

I see what your trouble was. If you haven't already found it, the page where you input your FRN is in the Universal Licensing System, http://wireless.fcc.gov/uls/index.htm?job=home. Click on Login and go from there exactly as stated in the guide above, beginning from step 8.
It took me a whilllllllllle to navigate that site. It's terrible!!