W5YI Licensing Services
Everyone should be aware that VEC services,
apart from initial license testing,
are provided as a concierge or convenience service.
This is because once licensed,
all interaction with the FCC can be done by the licensees
themselves at the FCC site. This includes renewals, a
ddress changes, and name changes, i.e.,
the vast majority of VEC activities.
There really is a lot that you can accomplish
on your own at the FCC website,
and we encourage everyone to go there and
get signed up for a login account.
The purpose of the VEC concierge services was to streamline
the process for those who may have difficulty navigating
the FCC's somewhat complex website. Fortunately,
things have improved a bit over the years,
and now nearly anyone can successfully self-serve at
the FCC website. In many cases, this is faster than using a VEC,
and there is no fee for routine updates.
Only the 10-year license itself exacts a fee at the FCC for amateurs.
You can even get them to send you a paper copy of your
license if you find and check the right box.
Check out the W5YI Licensing Services
*** W5YI Licensing Now offers
a Complete Renewal for $80 ****
This includes submitting your Renewal,
paying your $35 Application Fee to the FCC,
then mailing you a printed copy of your License.