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Federal Regulatory

ARRL HQ receives many questions on all sorts of regulatory topics, particularly those on license renewal, changes of address and related licensing questions. These are questions amateurs will all have to deal with eventually. It's still a simple process, especially for ARRL members. With the implementation of the Universal Licensing System, amateurs have more choices in filing applications. Amateur applications can be filed manually using paper forms or electronically over the Internet. In all cases, you must first be registered with the FCC under the Commission Registration System (CORES), the mechanism for making such changes under ULS. The FCC no longer accepts the old Form 610, but only the FCC Form 605. Clubs must go through a Club Station Call Sign Administrator of which the ARRL VEC is one. The FCC no longer accepts applications directly from clubs, unless the club is requesting a Vanity Call Sign.

For an overview of the licensing process in an easy Q & A format, see the QST Washington Mailbox column of September 2001, p. 89 (amended and updated October 2003). The License Application Filing FAQ below goes into more detail. 

The Regulatory Information Branch manager maintains and administers the Volunteer Counsel and Volunteer Consulting Engineer Programs, answer general regulatory questions as well as those on the FCC preemption of RFI, antenna restrictions (PRB-1 and CC&RS) and international operating.  They work with ARRL officers and ARRL General Counsel on legislative matters of concern to the ARRL.  They also work closely with the MVP Department's Official Observer Administrator and the ARRL Monitoring System.

Contact the Regulatory Information Branch.

 

  • Apply/Renew Licenses

    Get applications to obtain your amateur license or renew your existing license. Learn More

  • Vanity Call Signs

    Do you want to have a special call sign beyond what was assigned to you? Get more information here. Learn More

  • Volunteer Counsel

    Sign up to become a Volunteer Counsel. You can also find your local counsel. Learn More

  • Volunteer Consulting Engineer

    The VCE's help amateurs who may need assistance to meet requirements set by local zoning/building authorities. Learn More

  • Additional Resources

    The ARRL has publications available on regulatory topics. Learn More

  • Links to Licensing Information

    List of all needed forms Learn More

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