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Official HAM License?

parttimehammer

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Hey all

Passed my tech exam, got the little paper cert which says it is not my official license. Went online to the FCC site and can print a reference copy, again not an official license. Just wondering if I ever do get an "official" from the FCC license showing I have my HAM license?

Thanks
 

Think you will need to get your callsign issued before you get your "official" license, that can take a few weeks, at the moment all you have is a "pass certificate" to show you passed the exam. I think you might need to send your "pass certificate" into the FCC to get issued with your license. That's the way it is in the UK, probably the same in the US.

Congratz for passing :)
 
CONGRATULATIONS!
Your operating authority begins when your license grant information appears in the Amateur Radio Service licensing information, available by searching the Universal Licensing System (ULS). These searches allow the viewing of pending applications and granted license information. There is no requirement that you have a license grant document showing the information in ULS in your possession before you begin operating. For more information, refer to more information on Communications & Operations.

Here is a link
http://wireless2.fcc.gov/UlsApp/UlsSearch/results.jsp


Click the drop down box, and search by name
were it says "Basic Search" type in your name
Last name first then a coma then your first name.
Right On!
Enjoy!!

73
Jeff
 
Yes, If the VE`s did there job, and Most do, all you have to do is wait for it to come in the mail.
And like I said, as soon as it shows up in the database, your good to hit the key.


73
Jeff
 
If you already have your callsign and can see your entry in the license database, then I recommend you register to get an FRN (user ID) and password on the ULS site.

Go here:

FCC Universal Licensing System (ULS): ULS Home

and click where it says 'REGISTER' (next to NEW USERS).

Once registered, you should be able to associate your callsign/license record with your FRN. From then on, you can manage your license directly. Among other things, you can file a change of address, request a duplicate copy of your license (if it's lost or destroyed), or renew your license. All of these are free of charge. I think the only thing that requires a fee is applying for a vanity callsign.

Yes, you'll get a copy of your license in the mail. You'll also get one any time you do any of the above mentioned procedures. These days, the license comes in the form of an 8.5"x11" laser printed sheet with two copies of the license that you can cut out: one is 5"x7" which can be framed, and the other is sized to be carried in your wallet. (You need to fold it in half, and then you can laminate it or just put it in a plastic sleeve.)

It used to be they just used special perforated form-feed document/envelope combos with carbon paper on the inside. They'd run them through a line printer to stamp your address on the outside of the envelope, and the pressure would stamp the license document inside the envelope at the same time. All you had was the fold-over, wallet-sized document, and it was an ugly yellow color.

BTW, when the time comes (in 10 years :) ), you may get letters from various places offering to help you renew your license "for a small fee." Don't bother with these. The FCC charges no fee for license renewals. You can always do it online via the ULS site free of charge.

-Bill
 
If you already have your callsign and can see your entry in the license database, then I recommend you register to get an FRN (user ID) and password on the ULS site.

Go here:

FCC Universal Licensing System (ULS): ULS Home

and click where it says 'REGISTER' (next to NEW USERS).

Once registered, you should be able to associate your callsign/license record with your FRN. From then on, you can manage your license directly. Among other things, you can file a change of address, request a duplicate copy of your license (if it's lost or destroyed), or renew your license. All of these are free of charge. I think the only thing that requires a fee is applying for a vanity callsign.

Yes, you'll get a copy of your license in the mail. You'll also get one any time you do any of the above mentioned procedures. These days, the license comes in the form of an 8.5"x11" laser printed sheet with two copies of the license that you can cut out: one is 5"x7" which can be framed, and the other is sized to be carried in your wallet. (You need to fold it in half, and then you can laminate it or just put it in a plastic sleeve.)

It used to be they just used special perforated form-feed document/envelope combos with carbon paper on the inside. They'd run them through a line printer to stamp your address on the outside of the envelope, and the pressure would stamp the license document inside the envelope at the same time. All you had was the fold-over, wallet-sized document, and it was an ugly yellow color.

BTW, when the time comes (in 10 years :) ), you may get letters from various places offering to help you renew your license "for a small fee." Don't bother with these. The FCC charges no fee for license renewals. You can always do it online via the ULS site free of charge.

-Bill

All great information. I actually did get my FRN and password for the site, so I think I am good to go...just getting impatient for my paper sli :)
 
While paper in hand is nice, it is not necessary as AudioShockWave wrote. Once your new or upgraded license info appears in ULS you are good to go. It was quite a turn-around for the FCC to make that ruling after decades of the paper document being the final authority, but no longer.
 
Same deal if you study and get your Extra Class ticket - you don't have to put any suffix after your call sign and can use your call sign on all allocated frequencies and bands as soon as you pass the test.

I hope this was just a typo as the CSCE will clearly state that one must add "temporary AE" when using new Extra class privileges. However, if one was the holder of a General class license upon obtaining the Extra CSCE, then no designator is used on General or Technician allocations. Once the license is upgraded to Extra in ULS, then the temporary designator is not used.
 

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