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Posted: 7/21/2024 10:57:40 PM EDT
How long can your license be expired and still be able to renew without retesting.  

Not sure if that is a thing or not or just pay to renew.
Link Posted: 7/21/2024 11:06:18 PM EDT
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Google does not work at your house?  It's called the "grace period."  Evidently 2 years

https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-lm&q=fcc++amateur+radio++grace+period
Link Posted: 7/21/2024 11:20:18 PM EDT
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Well mine will be three years expired next week. I guess it is back to the drawing board if I want a license.
Link Posted: 7/21/2024 11:45:56 PM EDT
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You can take the technician exam then provide proof of a general or extra and be relicensed as a general or extra.  We just had a local guy do this, even for his old call back.


https://kl7aa.org/vec/renewal-of-expired-licenses/
Link Posted: 7/22/2024 1:05:11 AM EDT
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Renewed mine but never got a certificate. Guess that's the new normal for FCC.
Link Posted: 7/22/2024 4:08:55 AM EDT
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What?!

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Link Posted: 7/22/2024 7:52:10 AM EDT
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Renewed mine but never got a certificate. Guess that's the new normal for FCC.
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If it is the same as it was when I last renewed, there is a box to check for receiving a paper copy.
73,
Rob
Link Posted: 7/22/2024 7:54:18 AM EDT
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If it is the same as it was when I last renewed, there is a box to check for receiving a paper copy.
73,
Rob
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Ok, I probably missed that.

Link Posted: 7/22/2024 10:57:12 AM EDT
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The FCC stopped issuing paper copies back in 2021.
Link Posted: 7/22/2024 1:28:41 PM EDT
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Google does not work at your house?  It's called the "grace period."  Evidently 2 years

https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-lm&q=fcc++amateur+radio++grace+period
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Google provides search results, but doesn't necessarily tell you everything.  

This being a discussion forum, perhaps the OP imagined that knowledgeable people would comment and he might gain some perspective on the issue and have confidence in the information conveyed.

Now that this thread exists, it may help others in the future.
Link Posted: 7/22/2024 4:55:05 PM EDT
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Link to get official copy of your FCC license

The FCC stopped mailing licenses out several years ago, so if you need a copy follow the link above.
Link Posted: 7/22/2024 9:59:16 PM EDT
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