How To Get A GMRS License THE EASY WAY! | 4K

[@raidisk805]

***HERES THE FIX IF YOU CANT FIND THE OPTION TO PAY*** Your video needs to be updated, the fcc website options are now different.*** I had an existing username on the CORES website from 2017 or so, and my FRN was previously associated with it. I had used the system back then to successfully submit applications and pay for it. I had issues finding the "FRN Financial" option to pay for my new license application. I had to register for a NEW username on the CORES website, using an alternate email and different username, then associate my existing FRN to the new username. This then allowed me to see the FRN Financial option to finally pay for my license application. Hopefully this helps. 73 from Reno NV

[@MattKester]

Thanks for the info. I've pinned this comment for anyone seeking the updated information.

[@trentthemarine]

This is probably about the best 'how to' video on KZbin for any subject. Only the information I need and no confusing tangents that dont apply to me that's a waste of time. This was all short and to the point and exactly what I look for when trying to learn something.

[@MattKester]

Thank you! That’s what I was aiming for. I know there are some updates needed to this, I’ll try to get them out by the first of the year!

[@terryshackelford712]

Thanks a bunch! This video helped me get my license. I recieved it my call sign this morning. 02/29/24.

[@zeroUnitygain]

How long did it take? I have yet to get my app back and call sign

[@douglasmead3702]

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.

[@donalderickson-si8ww]

I called them up answered there questions I was given my call sign durning the call and recived my license four day's later

[@kamo7434]

Thank goodness I found this instructional. There were a few changes made, some of the screen shots are different now, but this video will still get you 97% of the way there.

[@coleworld18]

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.

[@MattKester]

Thank for the tip!

[@etubcsegg]

That worked. Thank you!

[@Mariawence11111]

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

[@bc_usa]

Thanks!!! Theres no way i would have been able to navigate the F C C website without this.

[@FCBoulder]

This video is excellent. I simply followed this and it took around 20 min. It would have otherwise taken hours to figure out how to do this and navigate all the different pages. Thank you for making this video!

[@devildogair]

Thanks for this easy step by step guide- made it SOOOO much easier to figure out- appreciate ya!

[@Counselor77]

Yep, I just went to the FCC website, then paid the $35.00, and got my license about 24 hours later.

[@MississippiMason61]

Did they send it to your email?

[@Counselor77]

@@MississippiMason61 They sent me a link to the FCC website and you can print it out from there.

[@revistytrains]

i applied 4 days ago and i still haven’t gotten my callsign yet

[@Counselor77]

Check your email and your junk email too because sometimes it could end up in the junk folder.@@revistytrains

[@Counselor77]

Yes that's how I got it so fast. When they send it you can print it out.@@MississippiMason61

[@JT_Adventures]

Thank you for this quick video. Very helpful & informative. Just what I was looking for. You rock Matt.

[@MattKester]

Thanks, JT! Glad I could help!

[@corey1a1]

YOU ARE A LIFESAVER! I searched for an hour and everything kept reverting back to another page. Thank you.

[@rbmwiv]

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.

[@MattKester]

Good for you, glad I could help!

[@luckeychuckey70]

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!

[@davestelling]

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...

[@Baasicstuff]

BEST video Ive seen on this; had to recommend it to all my subscribers!

[@dirtboyprep58]

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.

[@southernexposure123]

Thanks very much. I'm going through that rabbit hole now. When I click SUBMIT on the FRS page it takes over 30 seconds to open the next page. The TITLE box requires no input. YOUR video seems much simpler than trying to decipher the FCC web pages.

[@rogerrandolph7839]

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.

[@MWDAdventures]

one day turn around nice. They emailed you is better. Ham I a had to go search for.

[@angelcintron2122]

Awesome. Thanks for the heads up..!

[@Pirate19501]

So it does take time to assign call sign. I paid and expected it to generate it on the spot. So they send a pdf attached to an email is that correct?

[@angelcintron2122]

@@Pirate19501 I've been waiting for about 2 1/2 weeks for mine and I STILL haven't gotten it. I'm not sure why because I have two other types of licenses that I've had for quite some time now...! 😡

[@Pirate19501]

@@angelcintron2122 I sure didn't want to hear that. LOL

[@KelzCasa]

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.

[@flyprincess69]

Im so grateful you made this video. It made the process doable 😅

[@andrewvillavicencio8496]

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.

[@Pirate19501]

Same here. I have printed the paid receipt from the site. No confirmation, no call sign yet. Wish I had seen this video before going to the sight. Took me all afternoon to fight my way through it. I expected to get the call sign soon as I made the payment. Guess I was wrong!

[@toddshook1765]

Thanks for posting this how to video. I have my license but others my church want theirs to be a part of our area emergency preparedness program. Saved your video to show others.

[@johnlay0001]

Thankyou! Seriously saved me a ton of time trying to figure it out.

[@brianfieldsggt1332]

Thank you for the video, there's no way I would have figured it out without you.

[@delanac]

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.

[@ManuelRodriguez-wx2lb]

Thank You Sir helped tremendously could not have done it without you .

[@MWDAdventures]

This video saved me alot of time. Plan on a good 30 mins to get through this process.

[@sistermarieskitchen]

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.

[@benthompson8683]

Updates: at 4:15, your video is no longer correct... we now have to go through a link that says "FRN Financial" to pay the sign up fee.

[@danmech123]

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.) 😉

[@MattKester]

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.

[@danmech123]

@@MattKester Buying a lotto ticket today. Less than 24 hours...call sign received. Radio gets here tomorrow. 👍

[@MattKester]

@@danmech123 That sure is a lot faster than it took me to get mine! Congratulations, welcome to the party!

[@SDM3791]

Yeah I figured their website is down. I keep getting errors and try-again-laters

[@Nickxnack]

The website wasn't the same as the one you had in your video. The payment area was different. Paid my fee, got my Frn number but no Call sign. What can I do to get the call sign ? You might want to edit your video to match the changes they made. ULS pay fees,Is different now. Changed to multiple accounts ony. No individual.

[@dyanaalcazar1586]

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.

[@patriotplumber4694]

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.

[@huntermdo6985]

WOW!!! Thank you SO MUCH Mr.Kester!!! Amazing job and breaking down each and every required step. The FCC GMRS license process is basically IMPOSSIBLE, unless someone watches this video. Let me know how I can buy you a cup of coffee, would be my pleasure! Thank you.

[@MattKester]

I’m glad I could help! You watching and commenting is reward enough for me.

[@jdw805]

Thank you so much for this video! I'm not sure I could have navigated the FCC's site without you/this! A million 👍👍up!

[@MattKester]

You are most welcome. Glad I could help.

[@jeffwallace957]

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.

[@flthom1980]

Thanks for the help, that website and procedure could only be dreamed up by the Feds

[@mart7404]

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.

[@radio645]

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.

[@RyanKassel]

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...

[@BrandonCass2023]

​@RyanKassel i just finished mine and can't find where it shows up either. Even searched my licenses.

[@radio645]

@@RyanKassel your license and callsign should have been emailed to you. I received my license in 48 hours.

[@bobbrymer9824]

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.

[@DarkOpsSurvival]

Hey….Thanks a ton for this video….it made it so much easier after going step by step with your information. THANKS!

[@freddie3159]

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 .

[@MattKester]

Good to see you were actually able to get it done. Lots of people have reported problems with the system recently.

[@RyanKassel]

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!

[@michaelbattin]

@@MattKester horrible process

[@swartzautoman2]

So why does the FCC publish address? What other agency does this?

[@TorridDesign]

Given how absolutely unintuitive this process is, I have no doubt that there are MANY people using GMRS without the license. Also, they have changed a few steps, so I just had to click around at random and hope for the best. I was able to get it done though, thanks for the video, I wouldn't have known where to start otherwise.

[@kcsshout1594]

Thank you, Super helpful thank you so much for your video. I got it the first time.

[@chewbacca7856]

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.

[@michaelbattin]

its embarrassing "the gov"

[@JustBlessd84]

Great video, I was stuck and this did it for me. Thanks

[@jugo8990]

Very easy to follow. Appreciate the information.

[@shanesdiy]

Thanks for the guide! A few small changes have been made to the menus since this was posted but I was able to make it through. One thing I can't find is "My Licenses" area you show on the video. I just completed the application so does that area not show up until they accept it? Trying to find an area that at least shows that the license is "pending" or something but can't seem to locate that.

[@dannymcneal]

Thank you! I just followed your step-by-step directions, received my FRN as well as submitted application for a new GMRS license-all done! Website content changed slightly since this video, but wasn’t difficult to navigate. Question: When checking back to retrieve my new GMRS callsign, when do I login to FCC website (or is it ULS webpage) with FRN and when to use email address? Does it matter since they are now associated? Thanks again!!

[@jahnkaplank8626]

i have the same question

[@BrandonCass2023]

Did you figure it out? I can't

[@dannymcneal]

@ - Yes, and I received my GMRS license less than 24 hours later.

[@sogent56]

Ssn is required

[@mgentile7]

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.

[@mizrahimsephardi5214]

Thanks for taking the time, great vid.

[@johnjuan812]

That was super helpful! Thank you

[@MattKester]

You're welcome, thanks for watching!

[@christopherrippel2463]

Thank you - Would never figured it out without you!

[@scottatkinson3851]

Very informative. Thank you!

[@tedwilliams1174]

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.

[@PurposeBuiltOutdoors]

Just did mine and I had to click on the financial link thing too

[@bransonsurvivor765]

This was dope buddy they have changed a few things but this came in clutch

[@therecoverysensei6363]

Thanks great video. Like someone said before. I would have never figured this out. Thanks

[@paulbritton1436]

GREAT video, very helpful. BUT, does need to be updated when you get to just before the payment area

[@MattKester]

Thanks for the heads up. I’ll take a look at it and see what I can do!

[@johnhudson2407]

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, honestly I was stuck. Thanks again.

[@Who.is.John.Galt1957]

Hi Matt. Thank you for your video - it was very informative! My question is - what if we didn't click the ULS option when paying? My wife went thru it fairly fast and she thinks she clicked the wrong item. We still paid the licensing fee, but now we're concerned we missed an important step. Any help you can offer is greatly appreciated! Many thanks!

[@kveldgorkon4611]

Thank you Very Much !! Very Helpful .. It looks Like FCC updated the Verbiage on Payment "ULS Pay Fees" to "FRN Financial"

[@frankieh9233]

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?

[@zanymadcap3585]

thanks!! breezed through it w/the help of your vid...

[@bindthedevilloosetheangels]

Good video, a couple of the links terminology has changed. Got to the last step to pay and the website crashed. Then i tried to start from last step and now it says "No fee data found" ....🤬

[@brianpaules3798]

Thank you for this video. I'd have given up without your help!

[@commonsensepatriot9450]

What a freaking mess that website is. Thanks for your help! Did my app and paid the fee yesterday. Should I have received an email? I haven't heard anything from them yet.

[@normmellojr6933]

Hi great video just say I didn't link my frn I missed this step, so what do I do?

[@normmellojr6933]

😂

[@PrzPnc]

Sheesh.. I thought I was tech savvy but thanks for walking me through this process..it sure was convoluted 😆

[@NCOUTDOORS1960]

Do they email it to you or have to go back and take a look on the website? The callsign I mean.

[@Brendel_knives]

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.

[@TheTboneOscar]

So the FRN Registration says only asterisks are required, but there's no asterisk on the SSN field. So can I leave it blank?

[@bjschedin1]

Bless your heart! No way I could have done that on my own.

[@michaelbattin]

how long does it take to get a conformation page? Hours, days, weeks? after completing it just stops "no info"

[@jcastillo3492]

Can I use a PO box address that I used to have before, but no longer use?

[@ArthurAllen0915]

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.

[@MattKester]

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.

[@RyanKassel]

I used Edge and it was fine 12/2024

[@KCnoSurrender]

Get a PO Box to register for license then cancel the box 6-12 months later? Repercussions?

[@JavierLopez-wo7rj]

Can you use your work address so you don't have to use your real address when you apply?

[@cheryls2022]

Is it possible to ask to have your physical address as "unlisted"? I don't want to pay for a PO Box I'll never use. Thank you for this helpful, informative information!

[@MattKester]

Unfortunately, I’ve not been able to discover an unlisted option. I can tell you one thing, in four years of having a GMRS and Technician level HAM license, I have yet to receive a single piece of mail from the Feds. I have received mail from various GMRS clubs that have found my mailing address via looking up my call sign.

[@cheryls2022]

@ thank you! That makes me feel better.

[@DocLVG]

How long after I apply should I expect my license to show up on their website?

[@tomintemann7844]

I already have my GMRS license but how do you renew it when it expires???? Do they send you a reminder by email????

[@derekohio9871]

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.

[@SDM3791]

I'm in the death spiral right now.

[@tajinderm]

well done, great video!

[@shanehanson1268]

Video helped greatly!👍

[@keithnoone9727]

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!!!

[@keithnoone9727]

Went back in on another computer to try but same deal.... It's like they turned off the continue buttons to make payments.....

[@chuck553]

I just ordered a pair of radios, do I need a license for each if one is for my wife and one for myself

[@SDM3791]

1 GMRS license can be shared with your entire family

[@obotish1981]

Got mine from this video’s help 🎉

[@Unclejohnmarnes]

So my frn number and password won’t log me into for the application. Is there a lag time or something?

[@michaelhenneman5760]

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

[@Daws724]

I just did it.. well see if I get my license tomorrow

[@cory5890]

Do they send you a paper license or is it just your call sign on the website?

[@MattKester]

Just your call sign on the website.

[@Nickxnack]

What website?

[@bradleycarver8642]

Hello sir would like to know about keeping my address unknown so what should I do please let me know thank you Bradley

[@SDM3791]

He said to get a P.O. box

[@terryshackelford712]

Twice I have gotten all the way to select how to pay & none of the icons work. Any ideas?

[@andrewvillavicencio8496]

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

[@JosephDZaks]

Good tutorial. I have been on the FCC site many times. Without your video, it took a good deal of trial and error. A suggestion... do away with the background music. Very irritating.

[@bobone866]

The gmrs loscence is good for the whole fam no?

[@MKF30]

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!

[@cantaffordtodie]

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.

[@Steve-O_462]

​@@cantaffordtodie🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@SDM3791]

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[@MKF30]

@@SDM3791 Ahh I figured.

[@MKF30]

@@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.

[@jboutdoors-1]

Mine doesn’t show uls pay it shows uls batch

[@beauthepyro]

Thanks Matt!

[@MattKester]

Happy to help!