[aklug] Re: OT: Ham Radio License Renewal

I suppose it all could have changed while I wasn't looking but there
should be no $$ involved.

There is a market for study guides, classes, etc. but that is its own thing.

The FCC does allow VECs running testing sessions to charge a nominal fee
to recover costs (As I recall the Alaska VECs do not and have never done
this).

There is a fee for a "Vanity" callsign.

But that is it, the License itself and the renewal is just paperwork to
file.

Unless you have a Vanity callsign you can file direct with the FCC no $$

Visit

http://http://wireless.fcc.gov/services/index.htm?job=cft&id=amateur&page=cft_renew_amateur

If you choose the electronic system you will need to go through the
CORES process and get a FRN (FCC Registration number).

You can also mail them paper.

On 11/4/14, 6:34 PM, Christopher Howard wrote:
> 10 years ago I got an operators license for ham radio. Unfortunately,
> I was never able to pursue the hobby because the equipment is
> expensive and I have never been able to make enough money to afford a
> serious go at it. (After about 8 years of trying to earn a living in
> I.T., I'm still broke, but that's another story...)
>
> My license is about to expire. I'd like to renew (preferably in the
> cheapest way possible) in the hopes that maybe one day I'll be able to
> afford it. I got a notice from ARRL, saying they would renew it for
> me, but only if I sign up for a $39/year membership. Got another ad
> from "Amateur Radio Service, The W5YI Vec, Inc." saying they would
> renew it if I sent them $7 and a form containing a lot of my personal
> info. Is the W5YI a legit option? Or is there some other way I
> should go about renewing...?
>
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Received on Tue Nov 4 20:20:43 2014