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Chapter 7 Licensing Regulations

Chapter 7 Licensing Regulations. Licensing Terms. Part 97. Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The FCC is the federal agency that: Makes all of the rules that govern amateur radio in the United State & territories. Issues station and operator licenses. Enforces the rules.

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Chapter 7 Licensing Regulations

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  1. Chapter 7 Licensing Regulations

  2. Licensing Terms Part 97. • Federal Communications Commission (FCC). • The FCC is the federal agency that: • Makes all of the rules that govern amateur radio in the United State & territories. • Issues station and operator licenses. • Enforces the rules.

  3. Licensing Terms Part 97. • All of the FCC rules and regulations are found in Title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). • The primary rules governing the Amateur Radio Service are found in Part 97 of CFR Title 47.

  4. Licensing Terms Part 97. • Other parts of the FCC rules also affect amateur radio, especially: • Part 2. • Part 15. • Part 17.

  5. Licensing Terms Part 97. • Basis and purpose of the Amateur Radio Service. • The very first rule lays the foundation for the Amateur Radio Service by listing the 5 basic principles upon which amateur radio is founded. • Explains the “mission” of amateur radio. • Justifies the allocation of valuable RF spectrum to amateur radio.

  6. Licensing Terms §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: (a) 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. (c) Encouragement and improvement of the amateur service through rules which provide for advancing skills in both the communication and technical phases of the art. (d) 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.

  7. Licensing Terms Part 97. • Definitions. • Amateur service -- §97.3(a)(4) 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.

  8. Licensing Terms Part 97. • Definitions. • Amateur operator -- §97.3(a)(1) 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. • Amateur station-- §97.3(a)(5) A station in an amateur radio service consisting of the apparatus necessary for carrying on radiocommunications.

  9. 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

  10. T1A02 -- Which agency regulates and enforces the rules for the Amateur Radio Service? • FEMA • Homeland Security • The FCC • All of these choices are correct

  11. Licensing Terms Types and Classes of Licenses. • An Amateur Radio License actually is two licenses in one: • Operator license. • Authorizes an individual to operate an amateur radio station. • Station license. • Authorizes an individual to establish an amateur radio station. • This combined license is called an amateur operator/primary station license.

  12. Licensing Terms Types and Classes of Licenses. • An individual can only have one operator/primary station license.

  13. Licensing Terms Types and Classes of Licenses. • Clubs can also have station licenses. • Clubs must have at least 4 members. • Clubs must have a document of organization. • Station license only. • A trustee is designated who is legally responsible for the operation of the station.

  14. Licensing Terms Types and Classes of Licenses. • Anyone can get a US amateur radio license. • Must pass written exam. • Must have US mailing address. • No other requirements or restrictions. • Exception – Cannot be a representative of a foreign government.

  15. Licensing Terms Types and Classes of Licenses. • Currently three classes of operator licenses 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.

  16. Licensing Terms Types and Classes of Licenses. • Previous classes of operator privileges: • No new ones being issued, but existing licenses may be renewed. • Novice. • Entry-level license. • Limited CW privileges on 80m, 40m, 15m, & 10m. • Limited phone privileges on 10m, 1.25m, & 23cm. • Advanced. • More phone privileges than General Class.

  17. Licensing Terms Types and Classes of Licenses. • Previous classes of operator privileges: • No longer exist. • Technician Plus. • Combination of Novice & Technician. • Converted to Technician Class. • Conditional. • Same privileges as General Class. • Converted to General Class.

  18. T1A04 -- How many operator/primary station license grants may be held by any one person? • One • No more than two • One for each band on which the person plans to operate • One for each permanent station location from which the person plans to operate

  19. T1C01 -- For which license 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

  20. T1F11 -- Which of the following is a requirement for the issuance of a club station license grant? • The trustee must have an Amateur Extra class operator license grant • The club must have at least four members • The club must be registered with the American Radio Relay League • All of these choices are correct

  21. Licensing Terms Examinations. • To earn a new license, or to upgrade an existing one, you must pass one or more written examinations called elements. The passing grade for a 35-question test is at least 26 questions answered correctly. The passing grade for a 50-question test is at least 37 questions answered correctly.

  22. Licensing Terms Examinations. • Proof of a license grant consists of the presence of the license in the FCC database: • http://fcc.gov/uls • New licensees can operate as soon as a call sign is assigned by the FCC and their license appears in the FCC database.

  23. Licensing Terms Examinations. • Existing amateurs who upgrade to a higher license class can use their new privileges immediately. • <call>/KT = upgrade to Technician. • <call>/ AG = upgrade to General. • <call>/ AE = upgrade to Amateur Extra.

  24. T1A05 -- What is proof of possession of an FCC-issued operator/primary license grant? • A printed operator/primary station license issued by the FCC must be displayed at the transmitter site • The control operator must have an operator/primary station license in his or her possession when in control of a transmitter • The control operator's operator/primary station license must appear in the FCC ULS consolidated licensee database • All of these choices are correct

  25. T1C10 -- How soon after passing the examination for your first amateur radio license may you operate a transmitter on an Amateur Radio Service frequency? • Immediately • 30 days after the test date • As soon as your operator/station license grant appears in the FCC’s license database • You must wait until you receive your license in the mail from the FCC

  26. Licensing Terms Term of License and Renewal. • Licenses are issued for a term of 10 years. • Licenses may be renewed for additional 10-year terms without re-examination. • Cannot renew prior to 90 days before or later than 2 years after the expiration date. • 2-year “grace period” allows renewal without having to take the examination again. • License is NOT valid during grace period. • No fee for renewal.

  27. Licensing Terms Term of License and Renewal. • FCC is no longer routinely issuing paper licenses. • You can download a .pdf file of your license from the FCC website.

  28. T1C08 -- What is the normal term for an FCC-issued primary station/operator amateur radio license grant? • Five years • Life • Ten years • Twenty years

  29. T1C09 -- What is the grace period following the expiration of an amateur license within which the license may be renewed? • Two years • Three years • Five years • Ten years

  30. T1C11 -- If your license has expired and is still within the allowable grace period, may you continue to operate a transmitter on Amateur Radio Service frequencies? • No, transmitting is not allowed until the FCC license database shows that the license has been renewed • Yes, but only if you identify using the suffix GP • Yes, but only during authorized nets • Yes, for up to two years

  31. Licensing Terms Volunteer Examiners. • Volunteer Examiner Coordinator (VEC). • Organization recognized by the FCC to coordinate amateur radio examinations. • Currently 14 VEC’s nationwide. • Accredits volunteer examiners (VEs). • Receives examination session paperwork from VEs for processing. • Uploads successful candidate information to FCC for licensing.

  32. Licensing Terms Volunteer Examiners. • Volunteer Examiner (VE). • An individual accredited by a VEC to prepare and/or administer amateur radio examinations. • Qualifications: • Must hold general or higher class amateur radio license. • Must be at least 18 years old. • Must never have had license suspended or revoked. • A team of at least three (3) VEs is required to administer an examination.

  33. Licensing Terms Volunteer Examiners. • Volunteer Examiner (VE). • Class of VE license determines what elements they can prepare or administer.

  34. Licensing Terms Taking the Exam. • Find a nearby test session. • http://www.arrl.org/find-an-amateur-radio-license-exam-session • http://www.laurelvec.com • Contact VE team to pre-register, if required. • Arrive at exam session location at the scheduled time. • Bring all required documents & materials.

  35. Licensing Terms Taking the Exam. • What to bring to the exam. • Photo ID. • Original of any existing license. • Some VEC’s require a photocopy in addition to the original. • Laurel VEC does not require that you bring the original of your license. • Original & photocopy of any CSCEs. • Copies of any supporting documentation used for element credit.

  36. Licensing Terms Taking the Exam. • What to bring to the exam. • Calculator. • Calculator memory must be cleared. • Cannot use calculator in cell phone. • Pen for filling out & signing application. • Pencils for filling out test answer sheets. • Cash or check for exam fee (if any). • Not all VECs charge a fee.

  37. Licensing Terms CSCE and Form 605. • Certificate of Successful Completion of Examination (CSCE). • Issued to certify that applicant has passed examination elements and/or earned a specific class of license. • Signed by all 3 of the administering VE’s. • Signed by applicant.

  38. Licensing Terms CSCE and Form 605. SAMPLE SAMPLE

  39. Licensing Terms CSCE and Form 605. • NCVEC Form 605. • Used by all VECs. • VECs may modify by adding logo, but basic form is the same. • Replaces FCC Form 605. • Single page & easy to understand. • FCC Form 605 is multiple pages plus attachments.

  40. Licensing Terms CSCE and Form 605. • Following the test session, the VE team will forward paperwork to the VEC for processing. • The VEC will check session paperwork & upload the data for successful applicants to the FCC for processing. • The FCC processes the data file & issues the licenses.

  41. Licensing Terms Your Responsibilities. • You must operate your station in accordance with the FCC rules. • You must maintain a current, valid mailing address with the FCC at all times. • If mail is returned to the FCC as undeliverable, you license may be suspended or revoked. • You must make your station available for inspection upon request by a representative of the FCC.

  42. Licensing Terms The FCC ULS Website. • 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. • Print your license. • Modify your personal information (address, etc.) • Renew your license.

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

  44. Licensing Terms The FCC ULS Website. • Registering with the ULS. • You can register before you get your license. • You will be issued an FCC Registration Number (FRN). • If you have an FRN, always use your FRN and not your Social Security number on the NCVEC Form 605.

  45. Licensing Terms The FCC ULS Website.

  46. T1C07 -- What may result when correspondence from the FCC is returned as undeliverable because the grantee failed to provide and maintain a correct mailing address with the FCC? • Fine or imprisonment • Revocation of the station license or suspension of the operator license • Require the licensee to be re-examined • A reduction of one rank in operator class

  47. T1C07 -- When must the station licensee make the station and its records available for FCC inspection? • At any time ten days after notification by the FCC of such an inspection • At any time upon request by an FCC representative • Only after failing to comply with an FCC notice of violation • Only when presented with a valid warrant by an FCC official or government agent

  48. Bands and Privileges Frequency Privileges. • To prevent interference between radio services, the RF spectrum is divided into “bands”. • Each radio service is allocated access to one or more bands. • Radio bands are named after their approximate wavelength.

  49. Bands and Privileges Frequency Privileges. • Access to the various amateur radio bands is determined by the license class. • The Technician Class license. • Primarily gives access to VHF & UHF bands used for local communications and for experimentation. • Give some limited access to HF bands.

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