Filing an FCC License for Radar Use

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Part 90 Radar Licensing instructions

  1. Log onto http://wireless.fcc.gov/uls License Manager using FRN & Password. You will need to create an FRN and password if you do not have one.

  2. On the left hand side choose apply for a new license.
  3. Click down arrow and select radio service code (RS). Click Continue.
  4. APPLICATION INFO: Complete Application Information. Click Next page at Bottom right of page.
  5. APPLICANT: Choose the Licensee Type at the top right hand side of the page. Then complete the rest of the Applicant Info. and Contact Info. (If Applicable). Click Next page at Bottom right of page.
  6. OWNERSHIP/QUALIFICATION: Complete Ownership/Qualification questions. If any questions are answered as “Yes” then an attachment is required explaining why it is yes. Click Next page at Bottom right of page.
  7. GENERAL CERTIFICATION STATEMENT: Type in name of party authorized to sign. Click Next page at Bottom right of page.
  8. CONTROL POINT: Click the “Add” button on the left hand side of page to enter Control Point information. Click Next page at Bottom right of page. Choose “Yes” on the pop-up screen to save information.
  9. ADMINISTRATIVE: Complete the white boxes on the Administrative page. Click Next page at Bottom right of page. Choose “Yes” on the pop-up screen to save information.
  10. LOCATION: Click the “Add” button on the right hand side of page to enter Location. Once they choose the location type, it will open other boxes that need to be completed. Once the required information is added, click the “save” button on right hand side of the page. Continue choosing the “Add” button until all locations are added. Click Next page at Bottom right of page. Choose “Yes” on the pop-up screen to save information.
  11. ANTENNA: Click on location 1 under “Select Location” to highlight it. Then click the “Add” button on the right hand side of page to enter Antenna information. Complete Antenna information at the bottom. (ERP Radiated power = Less than .001 watt/square cm, Output Watts = 0.013 watts) Click the “Save” button on the top right hand side of the page. Click Next page at Bottom right of page. Choose “Yes” on the pop-up screen to save information.
  12. FREQUENCY: Click on location 1 under “Select Location” to highlight it. Then click on antenna 1 under “Select Antenna” to highlight it. Then click the “Add frequency” button on the right hand side of the page. Complete the frequency information. (10.525 GHz for X band, 24.150 GHz for K band, 33.8 GHz – 35.5 GHz for Ka band) Click the “Save Frequency” button at the top right hand side of the page. Repeat this process to add all frequency information for each location and antenna.
  13. EMISSION: Click on location 1 under “Select Location” to highlight it. Then click on antenna 1 under “Select Antenna” to highlight it. Then click frequency 1 under “Select Frequency” to highlight it. Click the “Add Emission” button at the bottom right hand side of page. Enter emission information (n0n) and click the “Save Emission” button. Repeat this process to add emission information for all frequencies.
  14. Click the “Check Errors” button at the bottom right of the page. Click the “Return Button” to correct any errors that it may show.
  15. Click the “Submit button at the bottom right hand side of the page. Print confirmation page or jot down File number.

If any application fees are due, ULS will calculate those fees. Fees for online filing MUST be received within 10 calendar days of the filing. Click “Continue For Payment Options” button to make selection of “Pay By Credit Card” or “View Form 159”. FCC highly recommends online electronic payment, by credit card, using their website. If you are paying manually using FCC Form 159 (Remittance Advice), send the application package to: Federal Communications Commission, P.O. Box 979097, St. Louis, MO 63197-9000. Hand or courier delivery only to: U.S. Bank, Attn: FCC Government Lockbox #979097, SL-MO-C2-GL, 1005 Convention Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63101.

Should you have any further questions, or need additional information, please submit a request through http://esupport.fcc.gov/index.htm or call the ULS Customer Support Hotline at (877) 480-3201, selecting option 2 after the main menu recording.