Thank you for your interest in joining NEXCOM!
Please read through this page to get started with the registration process. Our user registration requirements are intended to ensure that the entire system remains in compliance with all federal and state regulations regarding two-way radio traffic.
1. Requirements for All Users
All users wishing to join the NEXCOM system must must posess at least one of the following licenses/certifications:
- A valid FCC (United States) or RAC (Canada) amateur radio license
- A valid FCC General Radiotelephone Operators License (GROL)
- A valid FCC or ISED commercial two-way radio license
Valid licenses will be confirmed by a system administrator after initial user registration. Most licenses will be confirmed without any further user action, however on occasion a NEXCOM system administrator may reach out to request additional proof of licensure.
2. Requirements for RF Sites
Any users wishing to connect an RF site must adhere to the following additional requirements:
- All RF sites must be licensed for their operating frequencies by the relevant governing body (FCC in the United States, or ISED in Canada)
- Operation on amateur radio frequencies is strictly forbidden
- Hotspot sites (simplex or duplex) transmitting through an amplifier of any kind must be measured as remaining in compliance with all spectral mask requirements of the site license
Valid licenses will be confirmed by a system administrator after initial user registration. Most licenses will be confirmed without any further user action, however on occasion a NEXCOM system administrator may reach out to request additional proof of licensure.
3. NEXCOM System Terms and Conditions
Please read through the following terms and conditions of your use of the NEXCOM system: