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Chapter 7 Licensing Regulations

Chapter 7 Licensing Regulations. FCC Regulations. The licensing authority for US amateurs is the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The FCC Regulations are found in: Title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR).

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Chapter 7 Licensing Regulations

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  1. Chapter 7 Licensing Regulations

  2. FCC Regulations • The licensing authority for US amateurs is the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). • The FCC Regulations are found in: • Title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). • The primary regulations governing the Amateur Radio Service are found in: • Part 97 of the FCC Regulations.

  3. Why is There Amateur Radio? §97.1 Basis and purpose.- The rules and regulations in this Part are designed to provide an amateur radio service having a fundamental purpose as expressed in the following principles: • Recognition and enhancement of the value of the amateur service to the public as a voluntary noncommercial communication service, particularly with respect to providing emergency communications. (b) Continuation and extension of the amateur's proven ability to contribute to the advancement of the radio art.

  4. Why is There Amateur Radio? • Encouragement and improvement of the amateur service through rules which provide for advancing skills in both the communications and technical phases of the art. • Expansion of the existing reservoir within the amateur radio service of trained operators, technicians, and electronics experts. (e) Continuation and extension of the amateur's unique ability to enhance international goodwill.

  5. Definitions § 97.3 Definitions. • The definitions of terms used in part 97 are: (4) Amateur service. A radiocommunication service for the purpose of self-training, intercommunication and technical investigations carried out by amateurs, that is, duly authorized persons interested in radio technique solely with a personal aim and without pecuniary interest.

  6. Definitions § 97.3 Definitions. (a) The definitions of terms used in part 97 are: (1) Amateur operator. A person named in an amateur operator/primary license station grant on the ULS consolidated licensee database to be the control operator of an amateur station.

  7. Definitions § 97.3 Definitions. • The definitions of terms used in part 97 are: (5) Amateur station. A station in an amateur radio service consisting of the apparatus necessary for carrying on radiocommunications.

  8. The Amateur License • No age limit or citizenship restrictions. • Not a representative of a foreign government. • License actually contains two parts. • Operator License. • Station License (the call sign).

  9. The Amateur License

  10. The Amateur License • Currently three levels (classes) of operator privileges are being issued: • Technician Class. • All privileges above 50 MHz. • Limited HF privileges. • General Class. • Privileges on all amateur bands. • Amateur Extra Class. • All amateur privileges.

  11. The Amateur License • Previous classes of operator privileges: • No longer being issued, but may continue to be renewed. • Novice Class. • Entry-level license. • Limited CW privileges on 80m, 40m, 15m, & 10m. • Limited phone privileges on 10m, 1.25m, & 23cm. • Advanced Class. • More phone privileges than General Class.

  12. T1A01 -- Which of the following is a purpose of the Amateur Radio Service as stated in the FCC rules and regulations? Providing personal radio communications for as many citizens as possible Providing communications for international non-profit organizations Advancing skills in the technical and communication phases of the radio art All of these choices are correct

  13. T1A02 -- Which agency regulates and enforces the rules for the Amateur Radio Service in the United States? FEMA The ITU The FCC Homeland Security

  14. T1A03 -- Which part of the FCC regulations contains the rules governing the Amateur Radio Service? • Part 73 • Part 95 • Part 90 • Part 97

  15. T1A05 -- Which of the following is a purpose of the Amateur Radio Service rules and regulations as defined by the FCC? • A. Enhancing international goodwill • B. Providing inexpensive communication for local emergency organizations • C. Training of operators in military radio operating procedures • D. All of these choices are correct

  16. T1A10 -- What is the FCC Part 97 definition of an amateur station? • A station in the Amateur Radio Service consisting of the apparatus necessary for carrying on radio communications • A building where Amateur Radio receivers, transmitters, and RF power amplifiers are installed • Any radio station operated by a non-professional • Any radio station for hobby use

  17. T1A12 -- Which of the following is a permissible use of the Amateur Radio Service? • Broadcasting music and videos to friends • Providing a way for amateur radio operators to earn additional income by using their stations to pass messages • Providing low-cost communications for start-up businesses • Allowing a person to conduct radio experiments and to communicate with other licensed hams around the world

  18. T1C13 -- For which licenses classes are new licenses currently available from the FCC? • Novice, Technician, General, Advanced • Technician, Technician Plus, General, Advanced • Novice, Technician Plus, General, Advanced • Technician, General, Amateur Extra

  19. Examinations • Three multiple-choice examinations allow earning the three classes of license.

  20. Examinations • All questions used on the examinations are chosen from a published question pool. • A passing grade of 74% is required. • For Technician & General, you must correctly answer 26 of the 35 questions. • For Amateur Extra, you must correctly answer 37 of the 50 questions.

  21. Examinations • Examinations are administered by a team of at least 3 Volunteer Examiners (VE’s). • General or higher class license. • At least 18 years of age. • License never suspended or revoked. • VE’s are accredited by an organization known as a Volunteer Examiner Coordinator (VEC).

  22. Examinations • VE’s forward examination session paperwork to VEC for processing. • VEC uploads successful candidate information to FCC for licensing.

  23. Examinations • 14 VEC’s recognized by FCC. • ARRL-VEC. • Largest. • W5YI-VEC. • 2nd largest. • Laurel-VEC. • 3rd largest.

  24. Examinations • All 14 VEC’s are members of the National Conference of Volunteer Examiner Coordinators (NCVEC). • Maintains question pools. • Provides standardized application form. • NCVEC Form 605. • Represents VEC’s before the FCC.

  25. NCVEC Form 605 • Used by all VEC’s. • VEC’s may modify by adding logo, but basic form is the same. • Replaces FCC Form 605. • Single page & easy to understand. • FCC form is 26 pages plus attachments.

  26. Taking the Examination • Study the material. • Go over the question pools. • Find a test session. • ARRL website gives list of test sessions registered with them. • http://www.arrl.org/exam_sessions/search • Not just sessions coordinated by ARRL-VEC. • Register for the test session if required.

  27. Taking the Examination • Bring the following to the test session: • Photo ID. • Some VE teams may require 2 forms of ID. • Original of your license (if any). • Some VE teams may require a photocopy of your license, which they will keep. • Original of any CSCE’s you have. • Examination fee (if any). • Check or exact change preferred.

  28. Taking the Examination • Bring the following to the test session: • Pen (to fill out application form). • Pencil (to fill out answer sheets). • You can use a pen if you are REALLY confident! • Calculator. • If programmable, memory must be cleared. • Obey ALL instructions from the VE team!

  29. Taking the Examination • When you complete an element, the VE team will immediately grade the element and inform you of the results. • Some VEC’s do not allow the VE team to advise candidates of which questions were missed. • At least one VEC encourages VE teams to review missed questions with the candidate.

  30. Taking the Examination • When you have completed all of the elements you wish to take at that session, the VE team will issue to you a Certificate of Successful Completion of Examination (CSCE) as long as you have passed at least 1 element or are qualified for a higher class license.

  31. Taking the Examination • The CSCE will indicate the elements that were successfully passed at that session and any licenses you are qualified for. • If the CSCE is for your initial license, you cannot operate until your name & call sign appear in the FCC Universal Licensing System (ULS) database. • You have to know what your call sign is!

  32. Taking the Examination • A CSCE indicating an upgrade of an existing license serves as authority to use the new privileges immediately. • Special identification required while using new privileges. • “<call>/AG” means Authorized General. • “<call>/AE” means Authorized Extra. • Can drop special identification once new privileges appear in the FCC database.

  33. The CSCE • Each VEC has their own unique design CSCE. • The CSCE is valid for element credit for a period of 365 days. • A CSCE indicating an upgrade of an existing license serves as authority to use the new privileges immediately.

  34. The CSCE SAMPLE SAMPLE

  35. License Term & Renewal • License is valid for a period of 10 years. • License may be renewed up to 90 days prior to expiration date. • An expired license may be renewed up to 2 years (grace period) after the expiration date without retaking the examination(s). • License is NOT valid during the grace period. • You may NOT transmit during the grace period.

  36. Licensee Responsibilities • Prevent unauthorized operation of your station. • Provide personal information to the FCC as required. • Maintain a current mailing address on file. • An invalid mailing address can result in license suspension/revocation. • Make your station available for FCC inspection upon request.

  37. Working with the FCC • The Universal Licensing System (ULS). • Comprehensive database of ALL licenses issued by the FCC’s Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (WTB). • http://wireless.fcc.gov/uls • By registering with the ULS, you can: • View your license information. • Modify your personal information (address, etc.) • Renew your license. • Search other licenses.

  38. Working with the FCC • Registering with the ULS. • You can register BEFORE you get your license. • You will be issued a Federal Registration Number (FRN). • If you have an FRN, always use your FRN and not your Social Security number on the NCVEC Form 605.

  39. Working with the FCC

  40. T1C08 - What is the normal term for an FCC issued primary station/operator license grant? A. Five years B. Life C. Ten years D. Twenty years

  41. T1C09 - What is the grace period following the expiration of an amateur license within which the license may be renewed? A. Two years B. Three years C. Five years D. Ten years

  42. T1C10 - How soon may you operate a transmitter on an amateur service frequency after you pass the examination required for your first amateur radio license? A. Immediately B. 30 days after the test date C. As soon as your name and call sign appear in the FCC’s ULS database D. You must wait until you receive your license in the mail from the FCC

  43. T1C11 - If your license has expired and is still within the allowable grace period, may you continue to operate a transmitter on amateur service frequencies? A. No, transmitting is not allowed until the ULS database shows that the license has been renewed B. Yes, but only if you identify using the suffix “GP” C. Yes, but only during authorized nets D. Yes, for up to two years

  44. T1F13 - When must the station licensee make the station and its records available for FCC inspection? A. Any time upon request by an official observer B. Any time upon request by an FCC representative C. 30 days prior to renewal of the station license D. 10 days before the first transmission

  45. Power Limits § 97.313(a) An amateur station must use the minimum transmitter power necessary to carry out the desired communications.

  46. Power Limits • Maximum of 1500 watts peak envelope power (PEP). • Normally requires an external amplifier. • Some cases where power is restricted. • 60m: ≤100 Watts PEP. • 30m: ≤200 Watts PEP. • Novices & Technicians ≤200 Watts on HF. • Other special situations.

  47. Frequency Privileges • Review: Amateur bands are named after their approximate wavelength.

  48. Frequency Privileges • Technician Class VHF & UHF privileges.

  49. Frequency Privileges • Technician Class HF privileges.

  50. Frequency Privileges • Primary & secondary allocations. • Some frequencies are shared with other services. • Primary user. • Has priority on use of frequency. • Secondary user. • Must not cause interference to primary user. • Must accept interference from primary user.

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