Qualification Question Explained
As of Sept. 7, 2017, the FCC requires candidates for amateur radio licenses to declare whether they have been convicted of a felony. The qualification question is now included on Form 605.
Candidates must answer the qualifying question when:
- Taking an exam
- Changing their call-sign
- Changing their name
- Renewing a license
- Changing the address or contact information on an existing license
The qualification rule applies to standard licenses, vanity call licenses, and club call licenses (trustee is responsible for answering the question).
Candidates who answer Yes to the felony question will still be allowed to test. If they pass the test, they will be instructed to contact the FCC with their cover letter/message and documentation. They will have 14 calendar days to provide this information. All communications from that point on must be directly with the FCC.
License holders who previously answered Yes do not need to resend all their documentation after upgrading. In their cover letter or message, provide the case reference number. That number can be found at this web page (search by name): http://wireless2.fcc.gov/UlsApp/UlsSearch/searchLicense.jsp
Where to send the documentation:
Candidates are welcome to email a cover letter and documentation to attach605@fcc.gov.
Alternatively, may use this address:
Federal Communications Commission
1270 Fairfield Rd.
Gettysburg, PA 17325-7245
Please note that all information will be posted on a publicly viewable website unless you ask for confidentiality. To do so, simply state at the beginning of the cover letter or email that you would like that message and documentation treated confidentially.
The MRAC VEC test team will submit these applications, regardless of how the basic qualification question is answered, to the FCC as we normally would. Applications with a Yes answer will be held in a pending status awaiting resolution. The FCC will either approve the application or request additional information. The MRAC VEC test team will not be notified of the FCC decision; please do not contact us for more information.
Management of MRAC VEC, Inc., and all our VEs understand that this is a sensitive issue. Rest assured you will be treated with the utmost respect.
If you have any questions or concerns please ask to speak with the exam session manager. But remember that all questions pertaining to the new rule must be addressed to the FCC.
MRAC VEC, Inc.
Candidates must answer the qualifying question when:
- Taking an exam
- Changing their call-sign
- Changing their name
- Renewing a license
- Changing the address or contact information on an existing license
The qualification rule applies to standard licenses, vanity call licenses, and club call licenses (trustee is responsible for answering the question).
Candidates who answer Yes to the felony question will still be allowed to test. If they pass the test, they will be instructed to contact the FCC with their cover letter/message and documentation. They will have 14 calendar days to provide this information. All communications from that point on must be directly with the FCC.
License holders who previously answered Yes do not need to resend all their documentation after upgrading. In their cover letter or message, provide the case reference number. That number can be found at this web page (search by name): http://wireless2.fcc.gov/UlsApp/UlsSearch/searchLicense.jsp
Where to send the documentation:
Candidates are welcome to email a cover letter and documentation to attach605@fcc.gov.
Alternatively, may use this address:
Federal Communications Commission
1270 Fairfield Rd.
Gettysburg, PA 17325-7245
Please note that all information will be posted on a publicly viewable website unless you ask for confidentiality. To do so, simply state at the beginning of the cover letter or email that you would like that message and documentation treated confidentially.
The MRAC VEC test team will submit these applications, regardless of how the basic qualification question is answered, to the FCC as we normally would. Applications with a Yes answer will be held in a pending status awaiting resolution. The FCC will either approve the application or request additional information. The MRAC VEC test team will not be notified of the FCC decision; please do not contact us for more information.
Management of MRAC VEC, Inc., and all our VEs understand that this is a sensitive issue. Rest assured you will be treated with the utmost respect.
If you have any questions or concerns please ask to speak with the exam session manager. But remember that all questions pertaining to the new rule must be addressed to the FCC.
MRAC VEC, Inc.