How To Get A GMRS License THE EASY WAY! | 4K
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- Опубликовано: 4 июл 2024
- You're ready to learn how to get a gmrs license. You've decided you want to to take the plunge and become a GMRS user and now you need to know how to navigate the convoluted FCC websites to get your license. In this video, I'm going to show you how to do just that in the simplest way possible.
Click here to establish your FCC FRN Number: apps.fcc.gov/cores/userLogin.do
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00:00 Introduction
00:32 A Note About Privacy
01:13 Step 1: Getting Your FRN
02:48 Step 2: Applying For Your GMRS License
05:31 ...If All Goes Well 
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Thank you for the video, there's no way I would have figured it out without you.
I applied for my GMRS license at about 7:30 am on May 1st, 2024 and in less than 24 hours at 2:35am on May 2nd I get an email stating that it was approved, and a call sign assigned, Just printed out the PDF file. License in hand! This vid made it easy to get where I needed to be on the website to do it.
All I can say is thank you very much! This process seems more convoluted that doing taxes. Your help was invaluable.
Thanks a bunch! This video helped me get my license. I recieved it my call sign this morning. 02/29/24.
Thank you for this quick video. Very helpful & informative. Just what I was looking for. You rock Matt.
Thanks, JT! Glad I could help!
Thank You Sir helped tremendously could not have done it without you .
Matt, Just wanted to say thank you for the guidance on registering for a new license. I was really struggling while attempting to register before I found. Again, thank you for what you do.
JWB
BEST video Ive seen on this; had to recommend it to all my subscribers!
Thank you Matt. Your walk through on this was excellent. I only wish I had found this 4 months ago when I started looking to obtain my GMRS license. Thank you for being an elder.
Thank you so much for this video! I'm all signed up and radio in the mail.
I should have done this years ago, camping where there's no cell service for days at a time.
Thanks for this easy step by step guide- made it SOOOO much easier to figure out- appreciate ya!
Im so grateful you made this video. It made the process doable 😅
Thank you for posting this video. I don't think I would have ever been able to navigate the FVCC application "mess" without it. No doubt saved me hours of time and frustration.
Thank you so much for this video, there is no way I would have figured out how to navigate through that lovely gov website! I’m signed up and ready to go thanks again brother.
Thanks for taking the time, great vid.
Thank you for making this video! I had been given a link to a different one and happened on yours. Thank goodness as yours was much easier.
Thanks for the great video now I can easily get my license. It wasn’t any fun trying to figure it out on my own. Now that you have explained the process I will be getting mine today.
Good for you, glad I could help!
Thank you - Would never figured it out without you!
Very easy to follow. Appreciate the information.
Very informative. Thank you!
Great video, I was stuck and this did it for me. Thanks
well done, great video!
That was super helpful! Thank you
You're welcome, thanks for watching!
Thank you very much It was a very tedious and confusing process to apply and you made it very simple. I have applied and I have subscribed. Thanks for the assist.
Video helped greatly!👍
thanks!! breezed through it w/the help of your vid...
Thanks great video. Like someone said before. I would have never figured this out. Thanks
Thanks! Couldn't imagine doing that without your video. But please slow down on future videos. Can't tell you the amount of times I had to stop and go back because you were moving too fast. Again great video really appreciate thanks!
Same, here. And, I made an important mistake from having to keep stopping, going back, etc.
Now, who knows what will become of my application?
Yes, I did pay the fee, too...
Thanks!!
Very helpful Matt. Thank you, thank you, thank you! You saved me hours of frustration. Why this process is so difficult is a mystery to me.
Most appreciated, 👍
Thank you for this video. I'd have given up without your help!
I just did it.. well see if I get my license tomorrow
Sheesh.. I thought I was tech savvy but thanks for walking me through this process..it sure was convoluted 😆
Im not t sure how the average Joe would have navigated that website. It’s absolutely ridiculous. Thank you so much! I’m assuming that since I just signed up that I will get a call sign in a few days? My payment went through. Thanks again. I’m really looking forward to getting into the community.
Thank u bro
I just applied for the GMRS license made it all the way through only had to pay $35 dollars thanks to your video! All I have to do now is wait for the call sign to show up.
been waiting for 5 days now. How long did it take for your's to show up? Also, the site at 5:32 looks a little different now compared to the video, can you tell me how to confirm where the call sign shows up now? I couldn't seem to find the page he is on...
OMG Thank you!! What a PITA this would have been.
Great video, thanks! It truly is a HORRID website, unbelievable. How long does it take to get? I just followed your instructions, paid for the license, got a receipt but no confirmation email.
I was ready to throw in the towel until I found your video. The step by step was was extremely easy to follow compared to navigating the FCC website. Thank you for the help! I am new to the radio world and look forward to learning how to operate in it watching your videos.
Yep, I just went to the FCC website, then paid the $35.00, and got my license about 24 hours later.
Did they send it to your email?
@@MississippiMason61 They sent me a link to the FCC website and you can print it out from there.
i applied 4 days ago and i still haven’t gotten my callsign yet
Check your email and your junk email too because sometimes it could end up in the junk folder.@@revistytrains
Yes that's how I got it so fast. When they send it you can print it out.@@MississippiMason61
Just a heads up for anyone who can't find data when clicking on the "ULS Pay Fees" hyperlink @4:12 If you click FRN Financial hyperlink it will take you to the same thing and you can complete your payment that way as well.
Thank for the tip!
That worked. Thank you!
Got mine with no real issues. Just went to the website, filled out the document, paid the fee-$35 and got my license in a few days.
Thank you
Impossible to navigate that website without guidance. Even so, the website was so slow and full of error messages. it took over an hour to complete but it was completed. thanks so much.
its embarrassing "the gov"
Thank you Matt!
A "Newby Newbert" taking the first steps here. Radio ordered yesterday, then started the license process. Unfortunately the folks at FCC seem to be having a host of website issues. Two attempts of waiting for the spinning wheel of death at step 5, moving to step 6, and then being timed out and kicked out of the page. The third attempt, I made it all the way to step 6 and then got the spinning wheel when I tried to proceed to CORES to pay and sure enough, there were now three new license applications that I could choose to pay. I chose the most recent application and paid it. I went back in a few minutes later and viewed the "My Applications" tab and deleted the other two. Hopefully all goes well. I did manage to get an FFC Tech Support person on the phone while waiting for the third spinning wheel. I also had a rock paperweight sitting on my desk. I will let anyone reading this guess which one was more helpful. (Hint: Patience can be invaluable during this process.) 😉
Hey Dan! Glad you got something outta the wheel, sorry the FCC is having issues. I've seen a lot of people in the GMRS forums talking about it over the last few days. Hopefully they get if fixed soon, but judging by how the website operates when it's actually "working," I unfortunately wouldn't hold my breath.
@@MattKester Buying a lotto ticket today. Less than 24 hours...call sign received. Radio gets here tomorrow. 👍
@@danmech123 That sure is a lot faster than it took me to get mine! Congratulations, welcome to the party!
Yeah I figured their website is down. I keep getting errors and try-again-laters
Good God thank you sir!
You are very welcome
Thank you for a nice detailed video on how to apply and make the payment. Brutal system. But it’s done.
I’m hoping it doesn’t take that long to get the license number .
Good to see you were actually able to get it done. Lots of people have reported problems with the system recently.
do you remember how long it took to get your number? Been waiting about a week and still hasn't shown. Not necessarily suprising for Gov, just trying to set expectations. :D Thanks!
@@MattKester horrible process
It took a whole lot of effort, but this tutorial helped out very very much. Thank you. These bastards at the FCC could make this a whole lot easier if they so chose to do so.😠(but you’re awesome,man!!😎👊)
Thank you so much for this. Helped alot.. question, how do I check the status it find where the call sign is ? I'm not sure where to click or go on the website to see that information?
FYI-even though the SSN section does not have a required * next to it. It appears you cannot proceed further without entering your SSN or reason why you might not have one? Thanks for the information.
At the four minute 12 second mark I may have found an error. It is where you go to the next step and actually pay for your application. The instructions say to go to the ULS but I couldn't past that so I called the FCC's phone number and the nice person, seriously she was very nice, said that that was incorrect you actually need to go to the FRN financial choice. There you get to the actual bill point.
how do you know when to check for when your call sign is available ? i cant figure it out
Wow they really make you jump through hoops for a simple two way radio license....Good lord. Lol 😆 Better than a test I guess. Appreciate the video. I was about to say there has to be a credit card option to pay.
I am curious what the % of people who actually get caught using GMRS or ham for years without a license. And if so they throw you in federal prison? As if the country doesn't have far more important issues to deal with 😅but I digress.
Thanks again!
Well I can tell that you won’t get away with using ham radio frequencies without a license and doing so will indeed get you caught if you do it enough as we have volunteer monitors who will triangulate your position and report you. Gmrs, not so much.
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@@SDM3791 Ahh I figured.
@@cantaffordtodie Well seems people I've asked say nobody they know has gotten caught not saying they'd promote it but I figured as much. Especially now with far worse things to worry about but I digress.
I applied for gmrs(ZA)and did the following in this Video but once i got to pay it is an empty box and there isnt anything to pay for at the moment. it also says it has been submitted but not initially processed by fcc, therfore i think it wont let me pay yet for that reason. Little more of a process then getting it done all at once the same day in my case.
I tried and tried. I gave up. I'll use it anyway. Believe me, I tried.
maybe i'm dumb but i cant figure out which screen you're on to see your pending license/call sign at the end. and the FCC site is a convoluted mess which makes it more difficult. any chance you can clarify how you got there to check on your pending license?
I found the page and here's the link to License Manager wireless2.fcc.gov/UlsEntry/licManager/login.jsp
Getting a license should be a drinking game, it would have helped. My FRN was from more than 30+ years ago....with the associated e-mail and PW that I have absolutely no idea what they were after all these years. Your video pulled me out of a hole! I came across it after watching your Wouxun KG-905G review. Subscribing! You are a good teacher...! And ordering a KG-905G.
Wow, what a convoluted process for an otherwise simple task.
Yup, glad you don’t get all the government you pay for, right?
Ssn is required
Why am I told I have to take a test? I have an frn # I log in and there are 6 promps but no core
how long does it take to get a conformation page? Hours, days, weeks? after completing it just stops "no info"
So why does the FCC publish address?
What other agency does this?
I already have my GMRS license but how do you renew it when it expires???? Do they send you a reminder by email????
How long after I apply should I expect my license to show up on their website?
So my frn number and password won’t log me into for the application. Is there a lag time or something?
Everything went great up to the payment page it won't let me select payment method I assume where you enter your payer FRN that would be the FRN number they gave you. When I put my cursor over the Continue icon for credit/debt payment all I get is a circle with the line through it, it wont let me click on the icon to finish payment. But then it wont let me make a payment any other way no matter where I point my cursor to try to click I get the circle with the line through it... been working on this for better than an hour to get to the page where I can make my payment.... so frustrating!!!
Went back in on another computer to try but same deal.... It's like they turned off the continue buttons to make payments.....
Can you use your work address so you don't have to use your real address when you apply?
Twice I have gotten all the way to select how to pay & none of the icons work. Any ideas?
I had to keep trying, The website is terrible and super buggy. I ended up paying but got no confirmation. Will see what happens. Try changing browsers as well. I was using Safari but had to change to FireFox. **Update, I just got my callsign. Took 4 days including weekend! Thank you
I received several errors during the process. I had to log out and back in 3 or 4 times. Took atleast an hour. Got payment screen. Now wait and see.
I'm in the death spiral right now.
Damn online filing is offline for a bit was just about to get her did and done
It’s down till 2am est was going to get it done before bed eh what’s another 20 minutes
is it normal for it to not process your payment for maybe a day or two? Mine still hasn't gone through and is a bit strange.
It’s been known to happen. I actually had two call signs at one point because my payment m hadn’t gone through a day later and I went through the entire process again. I’d say give it a couple of days and if you still don’t have anything, try it again.
Thanks for the info. Update: Currently 7:00 and hasn't gone through. Got it yesterday at 5:00 or something like that. Thanks for the reply.@@MattKester
Just to clarify, does it charge you 2x?@@MattKester
I just ordered a pair of radios, do I need a license for each if one is for my wife and one for myself
1 GMRS license can be shared with your entire family
Hello sir would like to know about keeping my address unknown so what should I do please let me know thank you Bradley
He said to get a P.O. box
I don't want to involve government in my doings. Government is screwed up
Can't you provide your call sign in morse code?
You can, although its only something that really is done with repeaters when they give out their identifier at a regular interval.
After I got my number. can't login in.
FCC does that on purpose so you call in and id your voice with them and they further profile you FCC is the biggest identity thieves there are
Do they send you a paper license or is it just your call sign on the website?
Just your call sign on the website.
So no license for me
You will need Chrome or Firefox to submit payment
Microsoft Browser will not work
I called the 1-800 number and spoke to the representative and she explained that the Microsoft Browser wouldn't let me make payment for some reason.
Good call, I was not aware of that! I'm trying to remember if it let me submit payment through Safari, as I'm a lowly Mac user.
I used Edge and it was fine 12/2024
FCC website is down
You now have to include your SS# or claim an exception from a drop box of 4 reasons why not to include....GRRRR!
Does license allow me to transmit?
Yes
I made a mistake many years ago. But I can’t find how a white collar felony would affect me getting a license?
Did you decide not to apply, or did they deny you?
Have a family member apply. 1 license covers the entire family.
"Convoluted"? LOL nice euphemism for utter stupidity. It has to be the worst website in existence...period. The contractor they hired to create this nightmare, needs to fired! Anyway thanks for posting this video as I finally managed to get it done. Not sure I could have done it without this video.
ok nice video but you need to slow way down . Now I just got mine done but omg what a pain that site is. i'm all stressed now may ne counseling 😢
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@@SDM3791 that is a very good idea thanks
What if it states that No Fee Data Found?
That's what I ended up getting. Did you have to contact customer service?
I ended up trying another link "FRN Financial"instead of "ULS Pay Fees" and was able to complete the process.
@@scottfollmer hey sorry for late reply. I did the same thing and it worked.
Been 72 hours I’ve got nothing back. Strange.
Well it only crashed twice and failed once...
It’s cause you didn’t wager Texas with a dollar sign!
Umm where are the links lol
Thanks for the heads up Keith, I just added them!
@@MattKesterwhere did you post them?
What gmrs radio approved by fcc?
Look for a Part 95 certification on any radio that you might purchase. You can also check the FCC’s website for a particular radio’s certifications, but that’s an exercise in futility with how user friendly it isn’t.
@MattKester thank you. I'm using UV-5K right now.
Turn off the damn music
Don't need a license. But we're only allowed 2 watts.
Its going to turn into another cb radio with the swearing and no respect . I sure hope not.
There is no easy way to navigate that stupid website!!!!!
You're better off to use PLAIN LANGUAGE so that you sound reasonably intelligent on the air. No CB talk, please.
Smh. You’re going way too fast.
How about you.pause the video...
that's why God invented the pause button :D
True! Maybe I was a little frustrated trying to navigate a government website. My apologizes. Thank you for your posts, I've learned a lot. Also, it's rare that folks that type the word "God" and actually use a capital G....like it's supposed to be. Much respect. Merry Christmas to you and yours.
WRXU693 @@RyanKassel
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you have to broadcast your callsign every 10 minutes your on air with gmrs giving everyone your address, name, age, previous addresses as bad as amateur radio just put an ad in the paper free radios here rob me, FCC could keep that info private, Stupid.
Agreed, it’s quite irritating. I utilize a PO or private mailbox address to give me a little bit of insulation.
Why is everyone concerned with giving their address? Your neighbors know where you live. Our address is in all sorts of databases. If someone wanted to be malicious they could follow you home. Jeck you can go to Google maps and see every address in the country, and?
Unfortunately you go WAY TO FAST. after 2 hours and many many rewinds I gave up.
I am watching RUclips on tv. Laptop in front of me. Pausing video. Got an error after I clicked NO on felony.
I mean thanks but you just talk way too fast. Pause, play, pause, play rewind pause play