Having Trouble Renewing My HAM License

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I made the mistake of simply forgetting to renew my license back in July of 2024. I just recently realized it expired, but since I am still within the 2 Year grace period I attempted to renew it last week. I had no issue logging in with my FRN and password, but cannot get past the point to where it says (work on this license). There is no link there. I think I made the mistake of trying to update my home address first, before trying to renew since I keep getting an error message saying you cannot update information before renewing during the grace period.

Now my license does say "active" again, but also says "Pending applications". I cannot get to the point to actually pay the fee to renew my license. It seems to be stuck in pending limbo. I emailed the FCC tech support last week, and no reply. Just not sure what to do now. Will the "pending application" just drop off, if no payment is received and would the system allow me to try and renew again? If so, I will attempt to renew without updating my address first. Like I said, I think thats what caused it to get stuck on renewal because I tried to change my address first before attempting to renew.
 
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Call the fcc EARLY in the mornings, get a human, they will tell you whats up. If you call later in the morning or day you likely wont talk to amyone
Yeah, I plan to do that next time I get a weekday off and have time to call. They just don't make this simple like it should be.
 

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I just used "W5yi " License renewal service ...I just did not want to deal with it at the time I was working , I just paid their fee and they did it all...at the time it worked out well for me...good luck best 73,s Marcy
 
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But as we can see in Marcy's profile picture, she has that large purse filled with money, so of course a little extra $$ is no problem!!!
 
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