Licensing
HAM Radio
There are currently over 700,000 licensed HAM radio operators in the United States and most fall into one of the three different current classes of licenses.
To become a HAM radio operator, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) requires you to obtain a license which involves passing a written test and paying testing and licensing fess. The information and educational links below will help you through the process.
- Dave Casler: Technician License Series (2022-2026)
- HAM Radio 2.0: 1-Day Technician Class (2022-2026)
- HAM Radio Crash Course: Technician License Prep (2022-2026)
- W4EEY: Technician Class Live Stream - Winter 2022
- Ham Radio Made Simple: Ham Radio License Process, Tips, Tricks & Proven Strategy To Pass Your Test
General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS)
The General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) is a licensed radio service most commonly used for short-distance, two-way voice communications.
Before operating a GMRS radio, the FCC requires you to possess a valid license. There is no written test required for this license but you must be 18+ and a make a payment of $35 to the FCC which validates your license for 10 years. The license covers you and your immediate family. The information and educational links below will help you through the process.
Family Radio Service (FRS)
The Family Radio Service (FRS) is a private, two-way, short-distance voice & data communications service for facilitating family & group activities.
FRS is licensed by rule. This means an individual license is not required to operate an FRS radio provided you comply with the rules. You may operate an FRS radio regardless of your age, and for personal or for business use if you are not a representative of a foreign government.
Citizens Band Radio Service (CBRS)
The Citizens Band Radio Service (CBRS) is a private, two-way, short-distance voice communications service for personal or business activities of the general public.
An individual license is not required to operate a CB station and the FCC does not renew formerly issued CB Radio Service licenses;representative of a foreign government. Anyone who is eligible may operate a CB station for personal or business use, in accordance with the rules.