This video reviews the different radio services available to you, and which ones require licenses.
GMRS License
This video does a great job of leading you through the FCC website to get your FRN number and also GMRS license. The FRN number is the same one you would need for an Amateur (HAM) license. You only need one FRN number and it is used for both the GMRS and HAM licenses. You can start with either one, then just add the other later.
Click here to establish your FCC FRN Number
Click here for the FCC Universal Licensing System (ULS)
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