New Ham, What Will I Receive In The Mail?

[Stylishxone767]

I passed my tech exam over a month ago and my license appeared in the FCC database on time. I was also expecting some type of physical license to come in the mail from the FCC eventually, but I never got it. I only got a couple letters from the FCC stating they registered me with something called CORES and a password. Have they changed the rules in recent years? I always thought a person also received a physical license in the mail.

 

[nd5y]

They no longer issue paper licenses. You have to request one from the ULS web site or download and print an official copy yourself.

 

[Stylishxone767]

They no longer issue paper licenses. You have to request one from the ULS web site or download and print an official copy yourself.

Thank you. I was thinking that was a possibility

 

[AK9R]

This page on the ARRL web site explains how to obtain a paper copy of your license:
Obtain License Copy

 

[bobbyminchew]

Thanks for the info. Taking the test in a few weeks.

Centerville, TX
L3400 on 21 acres

 

[AC2OY]

Congratulations!

 

[teufler]

this is a site that you can print one out. ]AE7Q's Amateur Radio Tools[/url] You can print incolor or black and white. http://www.ae7q.com/misc/

 

[k6cpo]

this is a site that you can print one out. ]AE7Q's Amateur Radio Tools[/url] You can print incolor or black and white. AE7Q's Amateur Radio Tools

If you use this site, what you will get is a "Reference Copy" of your license. If an official copy is required for some purpose, this will no suffice. If you want an Official Copy of your license printed on fancy paper, then the best way is to download it and print it yourself.

 

[KE0GXN]

Welcome to the hobby.