FCC Regulations and Licensing Application Information

Why you need an FCC license

Kenwood ProTalk and Freetalk XL and XLS radios like Motorola Talkabout Distance, Distance DPS, Spirit, T6400 and XTN two-way radios operate on radio frequencies that are regulated by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). In order to transmit on these frequencies, you are required to have a license issued by the FCC.

How to apply for an FCC license: Kenwood Freetalk XL, FreeTalk XLS, Talkabout Distance and T6400 two way radios operate on General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) frequencies. To apply for a GMRS license, you will need FCC Forms 605 and 159. Form 605 can be filed electronically at: http://wireless.fcc.gov/uls/applications/

Kenwood ProTalk and Motorola Spirit and XTN two way radios operate on Private Land Mobile frequencies. Application is made on FCC Form 601 schedules D, H and Form 159. You can download the application forms directly from the FCC website at: http://www.fcc.gov. You can also request them through the FCC forms hotline at 1-800-418-FORM. For questions concerning the license application, contact the FCC at 1-888-CALL-FCC (1-888-225-5322).