Marine Radio Operator Permit (MP)
A Marine Radio Operator Permit is required to:
- operate radiotelephone stations aboard certain vessels that sail the Great Lakes
- operate radiotelephone stations aboard vessels of more than 300 gross tons
- operate vessels which carry more than six passengers for hire in the open sea or any tidewater area of the United States
- operate certain aviation radiotelephone stations and certain coast radiotelephone stations
Qualifications
To qualify for a Marine Radio Operator Permit you must:
- be a legal resident of (or otherwise eligible for employment in) the United States
- be able to receive and transmit spoken messages in English
- pass the Element 1 exam
Term of License
A Marine Radio Operator Permit is issued for the holder's lifetime.
Complete the Course
- Study the question pool.
- Take the Sub-element practices quizzes or skip to the Final Practice Quiz.
- Pass the Final Practice Quiz with a 90% or higher to unlock the Final Exam.
- Create your FCC User Profile and get your FRN (FCC Registration Number (FRN) is needed to process your license)
- Call (866) 293-9308 or email info@uscaptainstraining.com to schedule your Web Conference.
- During the Web Conference we:
- Check your identity
- Administer the Final Exam
- File your Proof of Passing Certificate
- Email you a simple form to gather your information so we can submit your license application
Get your Marine Radio Operator Permit Official Copy
Your form submission data drops into our database. We put the data into the proper file format and submit it to the FCC electronically. They process your application and send us a response file telling us that it is granted. We send you an email that says “click on the link below to access the official copy of your license with your FRN and Password” and attach very specific instruction on how to download the official copy of your license from the FCC website. If at any point you would like guidance give us a call or shoot us and email.
General Radiotelephone Operator License (PG)
A PG is required to adjust, maintain, or internally repair FCC licensed radiotelephone transmitters in the aviation, maritime, and international fixed public radio services. It conveys all of the operating authority of the MP. It is also required to operate the following:
- any compulsorily equipped ship radiotelephone station operating with more than 1500 watts of peak envelope power.
- voluntarily equipped ship and aeronautical (including aircraft) stations with more than 1000 watts of peak envelope power.
Qualifications
To qualify for a General Radiotelephone Operator License you must:
- be a legal resident of (or otherwise eligible for employment in) the United States
- be able to receive and transmit spoken messages in English
- pass the FCC Elements 1 & 3 examination
Term of License
A General Radiotelephone Operator License is issued for the holder's lifetime.
Complete the Course
Our recommendation is to take the General Radiotelephone Operator License Course one element at a time. Start with Element 1 and we will test you when you are ready. Then focus on Element 3 and let us know when you are ready to test for that one. You can purchase Elements 1 & 3 individually in our shop to spread the cost of the course over two payments. Below is a detailed list of how to complete each element.
- Study the question pool.
- Take the Sub-element practices quizzes or skip to the Final Practice Quiz.
- Pass the Final Practice Quiz with a 90% or higher to unlock the Final Exam.
- Create your FCC User Profile and get your FRN (FCC Registration Number (FRN) is needed to process your license)
- Call (866) 293-9308 or email info@uscaptainstraining.com to schedule your Web Conference.
- During the Web Conference we:
- Verify your identity
- Administer the Final Exam
- File your Proof of Passing Certificate
- Email you a simple form to gather your information so we can submit your application to the FCC
Get your General Radiotelephone Operator License Official Copy
Your form submission data drops into our database. We put the data into the proper file format and submit it to the FCC electronically. They process your application and send us a response file telling us that it is granted. We send you an email that says “click on the link below to access the official copy of your license with your FRN and Password” and attach very specific instruction on how to download the official copy of your license from the FCC website. If at any point you would like guidance give us a call or shoot us and email.
Ship Radar Endorsement
Only persons whose commercial radio operator license bears this endorsement may repair, maintain, or internally adjust ship radar equipment.
Qualifications
To qualify for a Ship Radar Endorsement you must:
- hold (or qualify for) a PG, DM, DB, T, T1, or T2; and
- pass the Element 8 exam
Term of License
A Ship Radar Endorsement is issued for the holder's lifetime.
Complete the Course
- Study the question pool.
- Take the Sub-element practices quizzes or skip to the Final Practice Quiz.
- Pass the Final Practice Quiz with a 90% or higher to unlock the Final Exam.
- Call (866) 293-9308 or email info@uscaptainstraining.com to schedule your Web Conference.
- During the Web Conference we:
- Check your identity
- Administer the Final Exam
- File your Proof of Passing Certificate
- Email you a simple form to gather your information so we can submit your license application
Get your Ship Radar Endorsement Added to your FCC License
Your form submission data drops into our database. We put the data into the proper file format and submit it to the FCC electronically. They process your application and send us a response file telling us that it is granted. We send you an email that says “click on the link below to access the official copy of your license with your FRN and Password” and attach very specific instruction on how to download the official copy of your license from the FCC website. If at any point you would like guidance give us a call or shoot us and email.
GMDSS Radio Operator's License (DO)
The DO qualifies the holder to operate, and make some basic equipment adjustments to, Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) radio installations. It also confers the operating authority of the Marine Radio Operator Permit (MP).
*Note: This is an FCC approved course but it is not US Coast Guard approved and will not be added to your Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC).
Qualifications
To qualify for a GMDSS Radio Operator's License you must:
- be a legal resident of (or otherwise eligible for employment in) the United States
- be able to receive and transmit spoken messages in English
- pass the FCC Elements 1 & 7 examination
Term of License
A GMDSS Radio Operator's License is issued for the holder's lifetime.
Complete the Course
Our recommendation is to take the GMDSS Radio Operator's License Course one element at a time. Start with Element 1 and we test you when you are ready. Then focus on Element 7 and test for that element. You can purchase Elements 1 & 7 individually in our shop to spread the cost of the course over two payments. Below is a detailed list of how to complete each element.
- Study the question pool.
- Take the Sub-element practices quizzes or skip to the Final Practice Quiz.
- Pass the Final Practice Quiz with a 90% or higher to unlock the Final Exam.
- Create your FCC User Profile and get your FRN (FCC Registration Number (FRN) is needed to process your license)
- Call (866) 293-9308 or email info@uscaptainstraining.com to schedule your Web Conference.
- During the Web Conference we:
- Verify your identity
- Administer the Final Exam
- File your Proof of Passing Certificate
- Email you a simple form to gather your information so we can submit your application to the FCC
Get your GMDSS Radio Operator's License Official Copy
Your form submission data drops into our database. We put the data into the proper file format and submit it to the FCC electronically. They process your application and send us a response file telling us that it is granted. We send you an email that says “click on the link below to access the official copy of your license with your FRN and Password” and attach very specific instruction on how to download the official copy of your license from the FCC website. If at any point you would like guidance give us a call or shoot us and email.
GMDSS Radio Maintainer's License (DM)
The DO qualifies the holder to operate, and make some basic equipment adjustments to, Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) radio installations. It also confers the operating authority of the Marine Radio Operator Permit (MP).
*Note: This is an FCC approved course but it is not US Coast Guard approved and will not be added to your Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC).
Qualifications
To qualify for a GMDSS Radio Maintainer's License you must:
- be a legal resident of (or otherwise eligible for employment in) the United States
- be able to receive and transmit spoken messages in English
- pass the FCC Elements 1, 3 & 9 examination
Term of License
A GMDSS Radio Maintainer's License is issued for the holder's lifetime.
Complete the Course
Our recommendation is to take the GMDSS Radio Maintainer's License Course one element at a time. Start with Element 1 and we test you when you are ready. Then focus on Elements 3 & 9 individually. Let us know when you are ready to test for each element and we will do one at a time. You can purchase Elements 1, 3 & 9 individually in our shop to spread the cost of the course over three payments. Below is a detailed list of how to complete each element.
- Study the question pool.
- Take the Sub-element practices quizzes or skip to the Final Practice Quiz.
- Pass the Final Practice Quiz with a 90% or higher to unlock the Final Exam.
- Create your FCC User Profile and get your FRN (FCC Registration Number (FRN) is needed to process your license)
- Call (866) 293-9308 or email info@uscaptainstraining.com to schedule your Web Conference.
- During the Web Conference we:
- Verify your identity
- Administer the Final Exam
- File your Proof of Passing Certificate
- Email you a simple form to gather your information so we can submit your application to the FCC
Get your GMDSS Radio Maintainer's License Official Copy
Your form submission data drops into our database. We put the data into the proper file format and submit it to the FCC electronically. They process your application and send us a response file telling us that it is granted. We send you an email that says “click on the link below to access the official copy of your license with your FRN and Password” and attach very specific instruction on how to download the official copy of your license from the FCC website. If at any point you would like guidance give us a call or shoot us and email.
GMDSS Radio Operator/Maintainer License (DB)
The GMDSS Radio Operator/Maintainer License confers the operating authority of the DO and the DM (and, by extension, it also confers the operating authority of the PG and MP).
Qualifications
To qualify for a GMDSS Radio Operator/Maintainer License you must:
- be a legal resident of (or otherwise eligible for employment in) the United States
- be able to receive and transmit spoken messages in English
- pass the FCC Elements 1, 3, 7 & 9 examination
Term of License
A GMDSS Radio Operator/Maintainer License is issued for the holder's lifetime.
Complete the Course
Our recommendation is to take the GMDSS Radio Operator/Maintainer License Course one element at a time. Start with Element 1 and we test you when you are ready. Then focus on Elements 3, 7 & 9 individually. Let us know when you are ready to test for each element and we will do one at a time. You can purchase Elements 1, 3, 7 & 9 individually in our shop to spread the cost of the course over four payments. Below is a detailed list of how to complete each element.
- Study the question pool.
- Take the Sub-element practices quizzes or skip to the Final Practice Quiz.
- Pass the Final Practice Quiz with a 90% or higher to unlock the Final Exam.
- Create your FCC User Profile and get your FRN (FCC Registration Number (FRN) is needed to process your license)
- Call (866) 293-9308 or email info@uscaptainstraining.com to schedule your Web Conference.
- During the Web Conference we:
- Verify your identity
- Administer the Final Exam
- File your Proof of Passing Certificate
- Email you a simple form to gather your information so we can submit your application to the FCC
Get your GMDSS Radio Operator/Maintainer License Official Copy
Your form submission data drops into our database. We put the data into the proper file format and submit it to the FCC electronically. They process your application and send us a response file telling us that it is granted. We send you an email that says “click on the link below to access the official copy of your license with your FRN and Password” and attach very specific instruction on how to download the official copy of your license from the FCC website. If at any point you would like guidance give us a call or shoot us and email.
Restricted GMDSS Radio Operator's License (RG)
The Restricted GMDSS Radio Operator's License qualifies the holder to operate, and make some basic equipment adjustments to, Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) radio installations, but only on voyages that remain within twenty (20) nautical miles of shore. It also confers the operating authority of the Marine Radio Operator's Permit (MP).
Qualifications
To qualify for a Restricted GMDSS Radio Operator's License you must:
- be a legal resident of (or otherwise eligible for employment in) the United States
- be able to receive and transmit spoken messages in English
- pass the FCC Elements 1 & 7R examination
Term of License
A Restricted GMDSS Radio Operator's License is issued for the holder's lifetime.
Complete the Course
Our recommendation is to take the Restricted GMDSS Radio Operator's License Course one element at a time. Start with Element 1 and we test you when you are ready. Then focus on Element 7R and test for that element. You can purchase Elements 1 & 7R individually in our shop to spread the cost of the course over two payments. Below is a detailed list of how to complete each element.
- Study the question pool.
- Take the Sub-element practices quizzes or skip to the Final Practice Quiz.
- Pass the Final Practice Quiz with a 90% or higher to unlock the Final Exam.
- Create your FCC User Profile and get your FRN (FCC Registration Number (FRN) is needed to process your license)
- Call (866) 293-9308 or email info@uscaptainstraining.com to schedule your Web Conference.
- During the Web Conference we:
- Verify your identity
- Administer the Final Exam
- File your Proof of Passing Certificate
- Email you a simple form to gather your information so we can submit your application to the FCC
Get your Restricted GMDSS Radio Operator's License Official Copy
Your form submission data drops into our database. We put the data into the proper file format and submit it to the FCC electronically. They process your application and send us a response file telling us that it is granted. We send you an email that says “click on the link below to access the official copy of your license with your FRN and Password” and attach very specific instruction on how to download the official copy of your license from the FCC website. If at any point you would like guidance give us a call or shoot us and email.
Radiotelegraph Operator License (T)
A PG is required to adjust, maintain, or internally repair FCC licensed radiotelephone transmitters in the aviation, maritime, and international fixed public radio services. It conveys all of the operating authority of the MP. It is also required to operate the following:
- any compulsorily equipped ship radiotelephone station operating with more than 1500 watts of peak envelope power.
- voluntarily equipped ship and aeronautical (including aircraft) stations with more than 1000 watts of peak envelope power.
Qualifications
To qualify for a Radiotelegraph Operator License you must:
- be a legal resident of (or otherwise eligible for employment in) the United States
- be able to receive and transmit spoken messages in English
- pass the FCC Elements 1 & 6 examination
- pass telegraphy Element 1 & 2
Term of License
A Radiotelegraph Operator License is issued for the holder's lifetime.
Complete the Course
Our recommendation is to take the Radiotelegraph Operator License Course one element at a time. Start with Element 1 and we will test you when you are ready. Then focus on Element 6 and let us know when you are ready to test for that one. You can purchase Elements 1 & 6 individually in our shop to spread the cost of the course over two payments. Below is a detailed list of how to complete each element.
- Study the question pool.
- Take the Sub-element practices quizzes or skip to the Final Practice Quiz.
- Pass the Final Practice Quiz with a 90% or higher to unlock the Final Exam.
- Create your FCC User Profile and get your FRN (FCC Registration Number (FRN) is needed to process your license)
- Call (866) 293-9308 or email info@uscaptainstraining.com to schedule your Web Conference.
- During the Web Conference we:
- Verify your identity
- Administer the Final Exam
- File your Proof of Passing Certificate
- Email you a simple form to gather your information so we can submit your application to the FCC
Get your Radiotelegraph Operator License Official Copy
Your form submission data drops into our database. We put the data into the proper file format and submit it to the FCC electronically. They process your application and send us a response file telling us that it is granted. We send you an email that says “click on the link below to access the official copy of your license with your FRN and Password” and attach very specific instruction on how to download the official copy of your license from the FCC website. If at any point you would like guidance give us a call or shoot us and email.