I just applied for my GMRS license. Any guess on how long of a wait I am likely to have? Since there is no test etc you would think it would only take days, but then I know what the federal government is like. I used to work for them.
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How long of a wait for GMRS license
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tomk62
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Just a few days ...
mmckenna
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Yeah, start looking tomorrow morning, as they tend to run a lot of stuff overnight. However, sometimes it can take a few days if they redlight it for review, or their system is hosed up.
Larry1275
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When i got my call in 1989 it was 6 weeks...
celestis
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1 business day if ULS hasn't crapped the bed, a few days when it acts up
I forgot how long it took the FCC to Issue me a license, but it was quicker than waiting my Amateur Radio License. With the non-sense in Washington, I expect the same old same old, on the FCC time frame. Meaning, you'll get your license when they get around to it.
mmckenna
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The hold up with amateur radio licenses is usually due to the VEC's taking their sweet time to send in the paperwork that says you passed your test. Every examiner seems to have a different plan. My wife's ham license took a few weeks because of this (along with everyone else that took their test the same day).
Slightly different process, but when I did my GROL license, the examiner did it immediately after the test session was completed, and I had my shiny new license by the next morning.
The GMRS process doesn't involve anyone other than the FCC and the applicant, and while their processes can slow down due to issues with their systems, it usually (as in most times) only takes a working day or two to get through the system. Often the delays are due to the applicant having challenges with the often confusing fee payment system.
Renewals go much faster.
W1SPS
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I just applied for my GMRS license. On the website I have an FRN number and in the payment section is says "Green Light" and that I owe $35. When I go to the payment section I enter my FRN number but I cannot click on the payment buttons (any of them). Is there a waiting period to be able to pay?
ecps92
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Clear out your browser Cache and also try a different browser that works sometimes
One day to get my GMRS license during the last few days of December 2023.
I already had an FRN with having a ham license.
Never had to pay the FCC before with getting my ham license and renewal before they started the payment system and won't have to renew that licennse until 2028.
All and all it went well for me and no issues with getting the GMRS License.
I already had an FRN with having a ham license.
Never had to pay the FCC before with getting my ham license and renewal before they started the payment system and won't have to renew that licennse until 2028.
All and all it went well for me and no issues with getting the GMRS License.
OriginalWarhorse
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One day last month, I do believe it is mainly a money grab...no test required.
ecps92
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??? GMRS has never had a required Test
In 2017 it was less than 24 hours during a weekday. I already had my FRN as a licensed amateur.
K5MPH
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Applied for mine on thursday and got it on friday ......
tibadoex
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Been a few years and already had a FRN. Submitted app and within 24 hours license was there.
