How To: GMRS - ZA FCC LICENSE

Todd & Meg said:
Don't do as I did. I was working on a few other things while signing up, jumping between a few open tabs. I have no clue where I am in the process now. I need to start over but I'm all ready in the system but can't find myself in the system if that makes any sense. I might need to call.

Todd
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Did you sign in with your FCC # and password here - https://wireless2.fcc.gov/UlsEntry/licManager/login.jsp then after you log on go to ‘My Applications’. You’ll see your status there.
 
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Todd & Meg said:
Don't do as I did. I was working on a few other things while signing up, jumping between a few open tabs. I have no clue where I am in the process now. I need to start over but I'm all ready in the system but can't find myself in the system if that makes any sense. I might need to call.

Todd
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Don’t worry too much. You probably have a few applications started but I think the ones you don’t follow through with drop of their system. I’m pretty sure I did the same thing when I went through this. Give them a call and they should get you straightened out.
 
Todd & Meg said:
Don't do as I did. I was working on a few other things while signing up, jumping between a few open tabs. I have no clue where I am in the process now. I need to start over but I'm all ready in the system but can't find myself in the system if that makes any sense. I might need to call.

Todd
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Look up yourself in the FCC Cores database to get your FRN. The FRN is the unique identifier that you can then use to more easily find yourself elsewhere. https://apps.fcc.gov/coresWeb/simpleSearch.do
Search by Name
 
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Todd & Meg said:
Don't do as I did. I was working on a few other things while signing up, jumping between a few open tabs. I have no clue where I am in the process now. I need to start over but I'm all ready in the system but can't find myself in the system if that makes any sense. I might need to call.

Todd
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Found myself in exactly that situation.....put it aside for now, will tackle it again :disappointed:in the near future!
 
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This is a great thread and I am going after my ZA licence this weekend.

I was curious if any of you can recommend a path to a technician licence for a ham set. There is so much out there I can't tell what is best to study for the test and then take the test.
 
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Foehammer said:
This is a great thread and I am going after my ZA licence this weekend.

I was curious if any of you can recommend a path to a technician licence for a ham set. There is so much out there I can't tell what is best to study for the test and then take the test.
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@Foehammer
Check out these 2 threads:

How to get your Amateur (ham) radio license.

Now Lars has a good Boot Camp article with a good overview of ham radio and some info on radios. He does make mention of how to get licensed however I had this article written and thought I would share it here as it may give a little more insight into getting licensed specifically. Ham radio...
www.overlandbound.com www.overlandbound.com

US West - New Ham Radio Operators Technician Training, Learn how to use your Ham Radio. Email RSVP

Let us teach you the basics: What radio to buy How to use a radio properly What to say and when to say it Use Echolink to talk on the Overland Bound Friday night Ham Net Use radio live on the air Antennas Basic Equipment Ham Speak Email RSVP
www.overlandbound.com www.overlandbound.com

Boort
 
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Foehammer said:
This is a great thread and I am going after my ZA licence this weekend.

I was curious if any of you can recommend a path to a technician licence for a ham set. There is so much out there I can't tell what is best to study for the test and then take the test.
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I’m using hamstudy.org. It is real easy. What I did was before I did any studying I took a few practice test to see how I would do. I only missed 2 from passing. Then I sighed up (it’s free) and started the study questions. It keeps track of the ones you miss and keeps giving those to you till you get them right. Then take some practice test.

It not that hard. Just remember you are only memorizing this info to pass the test then you can forget it. You learn nothing on how to use a radio.

The other thing is to look when you can take your test, lightly study up the week before the test then hit it hard up till the test. You won’t have a problem passing.
 
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sakiwest said:
ZA license applied for. Thanks for all the info here guys.

Next up: Ham sometime in the beginning of the new year.
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Cool,
Glad to see another member joining this method of communication, and also looking toward the Hamm
side of the house. That is also my route.....
 
TheRealMcCoy said:
Cool,
Glad to see another member joining this method of communication, and also looking toward the Hamm
side of the house. That is also my route.....
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thanks

I just wish the ham test could be done online. It would be so much more convenient.
 
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sakiwest said:
thanks

I just wish the ham test could be done online. It would be so much more convenient.
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At that point there would be no reason to have a test, everyone would cheat...at least as it is someone hopefully might learn something while memorizing the 428 questions/answers for the Technician license.
 
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Prerunner1982 said:
At that point there would be no reason to have a test, everyone would cheat...at least as it is someone hopefully might learn something while memorizing the 428 questions/answers for the Technician license.
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I guess I’m an optimist in hoping people wouldn’t do that.
 
Prerunner1982 said:
At that point there would be no reason to have a test, everyone would cheat...at least as it is someone hopefully might learn something while memorizing the 428 questions/answers for the Technician license.
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I would have to agree with you. That would open up for too many folks that really do not understand the reason for Ham.
 
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great write up, wish I saw it before posting up questions about it. Sorry.

thanks again!
 
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