The US restricted radio operator (RR) certificate application
fee has been reduced to 35 USD.
Is radiotelephone operator certification within EASA's remit?
Art 37 (operator's certificates) of the ITU
radio regulations allows states to recognise foreign certificates (emphasis added):
37.1 § 1 1) The service of every aircraft station and every aircraft earth station shall be
controlled by an operator holding a certificate issued or recognized by the government to which the
station is subject. Provided the station is so controlled, other persons besides the holder of the
certificate may use the radiotelephone equipment.