Aviation radio license

Do I need a license to operate an aviation handheld radio?

The operator of the aviation handheld radio does not need a license to operate the radio within the US

You only need a license to operate outside of the US

And it would also be the same Restricted Radiotelephone license you already have

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Does an aircraft station need a license?

(b) An aircraft station is licensed by rule and does not need an individual license issued by the FCC if the aircraft station is not required by statute, treaty, or agreement to which the United States is signatory to carry a radio, and the aircraft station does not make international flights or communications

What is a flight radiotelephony operator's licence (frtol)?

The Flight Radiotelephony Operator's Licence (FRTOL) authorises you to operate an Aircraft Radio Station in a UK registered aircraft

The FRTOL is a national licence that can be issued as a stand-alone licence, but is normally held in conjunction with another Flight Crew licence

Before you can apply for the initial issue of a FRTOL you must:

×An aircraft radio station license is a document that authorizes the use of radio equipment on an aircraft. The requirement to have a radio station license depends on the country of registration, the destination, and the type of radio used. The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) set the international standards and recommendations for radio licenses. In the United States, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulates the radio licenses and does not require them for most domestic flights. However, a pilot who operates internationally may also need a restricted radiotelephone permit issued by the FCC.