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--- projects:amateur_radio:obtaining_fcc_radio_amateur_technician_license [2024/03/03 03:09] – [Take the Examination] Add notes on HamStudy pre-filled information in ExamTools Andrew Yong
+++ projects:amateur_radio:obtaining_fcc_radio_amateur_technician_license [2024/06/13 15:15] (current) – [Singapore License Conversion] Promote TOC level Andrew Yong
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   - The Examination Team will submit the FCC form 605 as soon as possible
-  - TODO FIXME
+  - Within 1-2 US working days, you will receive an email //Payment Required for the FCC License Application submitted on your behalf by [PROVIDER]//
+  - **Make payment in CORES** following the instructions provided; international (i.e. Singaporean) credit card worked for me
-==== Singapore License Conversion ====
+==== Receive your License and Callsign ====
+  - Within 1-2 US working days, you will receive two emails:
+    * //FCC Application Grant OR Official FCC License// from the FCC with a link valid for 30 days to download a printable version of your license (as well as instructions to view your license on CORES -> ULS
+    * //Your callsign has been issued!// from HamStudy.org
+  - (Optional) Apply for a Vanity Callsign
+    - Look up available vanity callsigns here: https://www.radioqth.net/vanity/available
+    - Apply for a vanity callsign here: https://wireless2.fcc.gov/UlsEntry/licManager/login.jsp
+    - Make payment in CORES: CORES -> Manage Existing FRNs | FRN Financial | Bills and Fees -> FRN Financial -> View/Make Payments
+    - Wait 28 calendar days for processing
+    - If successful, you will receive an email //FCC Application Grant OR Official FCC License// with your license and the updated callsign
+===== Singapore License Conversion =====
+==== Prerequisites ====
+  * Information about your transmitting equipment (owned or planned purchase)
+    * Manufacturer
+    * Model
+    * Output power (W)
+    * Frequency range (transmit) (MHz)
+    * Frequency receiver (transmit) (MHz)
+    * PDF specification brochure/datasheet
+  * Passport (non-citizens/permanent residents) - ''jpeg'', ''jpg'', ''pdf'', ''png''
+  * Foreign amateur operator qualification (for licence conversion) - ''.doc'', ''.docx'', ''.jpeg'', ''.jpg'', ''.pdf'', ''.png''
+    * You can download a PDF of your FCC license from [[https://wireless2.fcc.gov/UlsApp/UlsSearch/searchLicense.jsp|FCC ULS]] -> By Call Sign/By FRN -> Reference Copy
+==== Application Process ====
   - Apply for an **IMDA Amateur Station License**
     - Go to [[https://www.gobusiness.gov.sg/licences/find-licence-by-agency/|GoBusiness → Browse all licences]] -> Find and apply for licences by agency\\ -> I -> Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) -> Amateur Station Licence -> **Apply on GoBusiness Dashboard**
-    - TODO FIXME
+    - Fill in the form accordingly
+      * Applicant Details
+      * Contact Person Particulars
+      * Contact Person Address
+      * Billing Person Particulars
+      * Billing Address
+      * Other Details
+      * Licence Category
+        * FCC Technician Class -> Restricted Class License
+        * FCC General/Amateur Extra Class -> General Class License
+      * Call Sign
+        * Vanity callsigns are S$25, if //No// IMDA will assign the next available running sequence starting at 9V1AA
+      * Station Info
+        * Location: "Window", "Apartment Parapet", "Balcony", etc.
+        * Certificate No.: File number of the FCC license e.g. 001096555
+        * Amateur Operator Qualification
+          * TECHNICIAN CLASS LIC OR NOVICE CLASS LIC <- Restricted Class License
+      * Equipment Info
+      * Supporting Documents
+        * Foreign Amateur Operator Qualification (For Licence Conversion): Upload the FCC license Reference Copy PDF
+        * Technical Specification Of The Radio Equipment: Upload the PDF brochure or datasheet of your equipment
+    - Submit the application
+  - Wait 10 business days (usually more, sometimes 2-3 calendar weeks)
+  - Receive an email notification for payment, //[For your action] Amateur Station Licence (FCXXXXXXXXX): Your application is PENDING PAYMENT//
+    - Log in to GoBusiness and complete payment
+  - Receive an email notification for payment, //[Update] Amateur Station Licence (FCXXXXXXXXX): Your application has been PAID//
+  - Receive an email from IMDA IRIS, //AMATEUR STATION RESTRICTED CLASS LICENCE NO. AMRXXXXXX (THE %%''LICENCE''%%)//
+    * This email contains the PDF of your license with your assigned callsign

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