The ARRL reports that the
FCC's decision to eliminate fees for requesting or renewing a vanity call sign
will take effect next month, possibly as early as September 3. The commission
had previously announced the change, stating that the costs of administering
the program and providing refunds when requested calls were not available were
higher than the revenues received. The decision also eliminates application
fees for licenses in the General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS).
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