$35 Amateur/GMRS radio fees

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orange01z28 said:
People actually pay these fees? :tearsofjoy:
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It has its advantages. We have a repeater locally that covers 40 or 50 mile radius. Its quite useful. Even before the fee change you're talking about 7 dollars a year. Just a WAG but I'm guessing you waste a lot more than 7 dollars a year on crap far more useless than a GMRS license.
 
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M Rose said:
Is it worth it not to pay the fees?
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But, but, but, it's 7 whole dollars a year...........about to 3.50 a year...........that's soooooo expensive.
 
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ARRL News | New FCC Application Fee Will Not Apply To Amateur Radio License Upgrades
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) staff has clarified in response to an ARRL request that the new $35 application fee will not apply to most license modifications, including those to upgrade an Amateur Radio Licensee’s operator class and changes to club station trustees. The FCC staff explained that the new fees will apply only to applications for a new license, renewal, rule waiver, or a new vanity call sign. As previously announced, the new fees take effect on April 19, 2022.
“We are pleased that the FCC will not charge licensees the FCC application fee for license upgrade applications,” said ARRL Volunteer Examiner Coordinator (VEC) Manager Maria Somma, AB1FM. “While applicants for a new license will need to pay the $35 FCC application fee, there will be no FCC charge for future upgrades and administrative updates such as a change of mailing or email address. Most current licensees therefore will not be charged the new FCC application fee until they renew their license or apply for a new vanity call sign.”
ARRL previously reported that the new $35 application fee for Amateur Radio licenses will become effective on April 19, 2022. Further information and instructions about the FCC Application Fee are available from the ARRL VEC.
 
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Evidently the new rate of $35 for a GMRS License is a real thing now. I received two different messages about it today…
 
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If you are interested in just getting into GMRS. This video is worth a watch: This a helpful link on how to get your FCC license ($35 for 10 years): https://www.notarubicon.com/how-to-get-a-gmrs-license-easy-guide-to-gmrs-licensing-on-the-fcc-website/

You don't need a license to listen, but should have one to transmit.

Apologies is this is posted elsewhere. I did a quick search and did not see this info. The FCC site is not intuitive to use, so I found the tutorial (has almost all steps needed) to be helpful.
 
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jwright said:
Apologies is this is posted elsewhere. I did a quick search and did not see this info. The FCC site is not intuitive to use, so I found the tutorial (has almost all steps needed) to be helpful.
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How To: GMRS - ZA FCC LICENSE

There's been lots of talk here about making sure we're all licensed for the radios that we operate, but not a lot of specifics on how to go about that. Since a lot of us are interested in GMRS (our needs are beyond FRS but not to the point of HAM) I wanted to share what I learned while applying...
www.overlandbound.com www.overlandbound.com
Also look in the “Boot Camp” section, lots of information on GMRS.
 
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Yep the new fee is there right now, still cheaper than before, and probably worth it for a 10 yr license.
Even Hams who get a new license or renew have the $35 fee now!!!
Fun being had by all!
 
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