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  FCC Form 605 Commercial Radio Operator License Program
      

          
        FCC Form 605
                Commercial Radio Operator License Program
                Obtaining a License
                Commercial Operator License Examination Managers (COLEMs) and Fees
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                Commercial Radio Operator License Program Releases*Quick-Form Application for Authorization in the**Ship, Aircraft, Amateur, Restricted and Commercial Operator, and General Mobile Radio Services*Edition Date: December 2023**All applications are now required to be filed electronically, click****Online Filing**Forms & Schedules Listed by Purposes for All Radio Services**NE****– New**:This purpose should be used for the following types of filings; 1) initial applications and 2) change in vessel or aircraft.NOTES:New Amateur applications must be filed by a Volunteer Examiner Coordinator.For the General Mobile Radio Services (GMRS), effective January 1, 1989, the purpose of 'NEW' may not be filed by anyone other than an Individual applicant type.**MD****– Modification:**To request a change in the conditions of any data (technical only or administrative and technical) for a license during the term of that license. Use Item 5 on theMain Formto provide the Call Sign/Serial # of the affected station. The appropriate schedule must be completed and attached, and must accurately reflect the data that has been modified. See applicable Commission rules. Choose purpose MD if you are requesting consolidation of DO and DM operator classes (Commercial Operator); enter DO Serial # in Item 5.NOTES:After a license is modified, the FCC will issue a new license and previous versions of the license will no longer be valid, regardless of the expiration date shown. License terms will not be extended as a result of an application for Modification.If the changes desired are to administrative data only, use the Administrative Update purpose instead of Modification (see Administration Update purpose, 'AU', above for further description of permissible administrative updates).Modification to Amateur application for upgrade (i.e., Technician to General, General to Extra) to operator's class must be filed by Volunteer Examiner Coordinator.**RO/RM****– Renewal Only or Renewal/Modification:**To renew (within the specified renewal time frame, must be filed no later than expiration date of the authorization and no sooner than 90 days prior to expiration date) an existing authorization and to request a change in the conditions for that authorization. Use Item 5 on the Main Form to provide the Call Sign/Serial # of the affected station. The appropriate schedule must be completed and attached, and must accurately describe the data that has been modified.**Special Temporary Authority***(NOTE: Applicable to Ship and Aircraft Radio Service applicants only)*To file an initial request for an STA, applicants should select an application purpose of NE. STAs are granted for a maximum of 180 days. If another STA is needed, applicants may file by selecting application purpose RO - Renewal Only and supply the appropriate Call Sign in Item 5 or by selecting application purpose NE - New. The renewal purpose is provided for the convenience of the applicant (the applicant will retain the same call sign if the STA request is granted).**AM - Amendment:**To amend a previously-filed, currently pending application(s). Use Item 4 to provide the File Number(s) of the affected pending application(s). The appropriate schedule must be completed and attached, and must accurately reflect the amended data. See applicable Commission Rules.**AU******– **Administrative Update**Changes limited to the following: Licensee Name (without a change in ownership) Entity Name (without a change in ownership, control or corporate structure), Mailing Address, Telephone Number, Fax Number, E-Mail Address, Vessel Name (applicable to Radio Service Codes SA or SB only) and FAA Registration Number (the N number) for Radio Service AC only**WD**– **Withdrawal of Application**Used to request a withdrawal of an application, currently in a pending or returned status.**CA**– **Cancellation of License**To request a cancellation of a license during the term of that license. Use Item 5 on theMain Formto provide the Call Sign/Serial # of the cancelled license.Applicable Schedules Required for Purposes of NE, MD or RM for Specified Radio ServiceServiceULS Form/Schedule TitleShip Radio Service(47 CFR Part 80)FCC 605 Main Form - Quick-Form Application for AuthorizationSchedule B - Schedule for Additional Data for the Ship Radio ServiceWaiver request for Exemption from Ship Station Requirements(47 CFR Part 80)FCC 605 Main Form - Quick-Form Application for AuthorizationSchedule G- Exemption from Ship Station RequirementsAircraft Radio Service(47 CFR Part 87)FCC 605 Main Form - Quick-Form Application for AuthorizationSchedule C - Schedule for Additional Data for the Aircraft Radio ServiceAmateur Radio Service(47 CFR Part 97)FCC 605 Main Form - Quick-Form Application for AuthorizationSchedule D - Schedule for Additional Data in the Amateur Radio ServiceCommercial Radio Operator, Restricted Radiotelephone, and Restricted Radiotelephone-Limited Use Radio Services(47 CFR Part 13)FCC 605 Main Form - Quick-Form Application for AuthorizationSchedule E - Schedule for Additional Data for the Commercial Radio, Restricted Radiotelephone, and Restricted Radiotelephone-Limited Use Radio ServicesGeneral Mobile Radio Service (GMRS)(47 CFR Part 95)FCC 605 Main Form - Quick-Form Application for AuthorizationIndividual Schedules/Instructions Available for FCC 605NameSchedule TitlePagesMain FormQuick-Form Application for Authorization in the Ship, Aircraft, Amateur, Restricted and Commercial Operator, and General Mobile Radio Services11Schedule AChanges Affecting Multiple Call Signs or File Numbers Form FCC 6052Schedule BAdditional Data for the Ship Radio Service (Part 80)5Schedule CAdditional Data for the Aircraft Radio Service (Part 87)2Schedule DAdditional Data in the Amateur Radio Service (Part 97)2Schedule EAdditional Data for the Commercial Radio, Restricted Radiotelephone, and Restricted Radiotelephone-Limited Use Radio Services (Part 13)2Schedule FTemporary Operator Permit for the Ship, Aircraft, Restricted Radiotelephone, Restricted Radiotelephone-Limited Use, and GMRS Radio Services2Schedule GShip Station Requirements (Part 80)2FCC Form 605 (Includes Instructions & All Schedules)FCC Form 605 and SchedulesForms you may also need for purposes of NE – New, MD – Modification and RM – Renewal/ModificationForm 159: Remittance AdviceForm 160: CORES Registration Form -*FCC Registration Number (FRN) is required*Form 606: Associate WTB Call Signs & Antenna Registration Numbers With Licensees FRN

        
        
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