Originally published in 1997
The Federal Communications Commission has permanently abolished radio licensing requirements and fees for domestic aircraft radios.
The FCC also called for partial refunds on the $115licensefeespaidafterJuly 17, 1994. Owners issued a license after that date are entitled to a refund of up to $63, for the regulatory fee for the unexpired years of the license. Application fees, however, will not be returned.
To obtain the refund, submit the station license with “REFUND” written across the top to: FCC, Aircraft Refund, 1270 Fairfield Road, Gettysburg, PA 17325- 7245.
An estimated 16,000 owners who have applied for but not yet received a license will automatically receive a refund of $75 which should arrive between January and March, 1997.