Federal Communications Commission-Approved
Commercial Radio Operator Licenses
Required to Operate or Maintain Ship & Aircraft Radios
Marine Radio Operator Permit (MP)
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Stay Connected at Sea and in the Air: The MROP is required to operate radiotelephone stations on certain Great Lakes vessels, ships over 300 gross tons, and passenger vessels for hire. It's also needed for specific aviation and coastal radio stations. Ensure compliance and effective communication with this essential certification.
General Radiotelephone Operator License (PG)
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Master Radio Operations & Maintenance: Required to repair, maintain, and operate high-power FCC-licensed radiotelephone transmitters across aviation, maritime, and international radio services. It includes all MROP privileges and is essential for operating high-power ship and aircraft radio stations.
GMDSS Radio Operator's License (DO)
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Ensure Safety at Sea: Required to operate and make basic adjustments to Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) radio installations. Includes all MROP privileges, ensuring vital maritime communications.
Restricted GMDSS Radio Operator's License (RG)
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Coastal Communication Confidence: Required to operate and make basic adjustments to GMDSS radio installations on voyages within 20 nautical miles of shore. Includes all MP privileges for essential maritime communications.
GMDSS Radio Maintainer's License (DM)
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Expert in Onboard Repairs & High-Power Communications: This license qualifies you to perform at-sea maintenance and repairs on GMDSS equipment, ensuring critical maritime communication systems remain operational. It also grants all privileges of the General Radiotelephone Operator License (PG) and the Marine Radio Operator Permit (MP).
GMDSS Radio Operator/Maintainer License (DB)
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Comprehensive GMDSS Certification: This license combines the privileges of the GMDSS Radio Operator's License and Maintainer's License (DM), qualifying you to operate, adjust, and repair GMDSS radio installations. By extension, it also grants the full authority of the General Radiotelephone Operator License and Marine Radio Operator Permit, making it the most complete certification for maritime radio communication and maintenance.
Ship Radar Endorsement
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Specialized Expertise in Marine Radar: Required to repair, maintain, and adjust ship radar equipment. This endorsement is available to holders of the PG, DM, DB, T, T1, or T2 licenses, ensuring compliance and proficiency in maritime radar systems.
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