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How to Replace a Lost Ham Radio License

The FCC no longer requires amateur radio operators to be in physical possession of a license copy before operating, but it is a good idea to have a copy anyway. You will need a copy to show the DMV one in order to get a car license plate with your callsign on it, for example. Also, you may need a copy to show to police officers, etc. to prove that you really are legally transmitting from that mountain-top location. And if nothing else, most hams like to display a copy of their license in their ham shack.

Things You'll Need

Callsign
FCC Registration Number
Computer with Internet access
Printer

Instructions

- 1
  Download FCC Form 605 from the FCC website, and print it out.
- 2
  Write "HA" at Radio Service Code, #1. This denotes the license as Amateur Radio.
- 3
  Circle "DU" at #2, Application Purpose, indicating that you are requesting a duplicate of an existing license.
- 4
  Enter your callsign at #5, and check "no" at #7 and #8.
- 5
  Enter your FCC Registration Number at #9. If you don't know your FRN, you may find it by searching your callsign on the ARRL website.
- 6
  Enter your name, address, telephone number, and email address in the appropriate spaces.
- 7
  Sign and date the form in the appropriate space. Do not forget this step; otherwise you will have to go through the entire process again.
- 8
  Mail the form to:
  FCC
  1270 Fairfield Road
  Gettysburg, PA 17325-7245

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