Chapter 1: FCC Licensing

Question 1

Which commercial radio operator license is required to operate a fixed-tuned ship RADAR station with external controls?

Answer 1

No radio operator authorization is required

Question 2

When is a Marine Radio Operator Permit or higher license required for aircraft communications?

Answer 2

When operating on frequencies below 30 MHz not allocated exclusively to aeronautical mobile services

Question 3

What are the requirements to qualify for the Marine Radio Operator Permit?

Answer 3

• Be a legal resident or otherwise eligible for employment in the United States
• Be able to transmit and receive spoken messages in English
• Pass the FCC Marine Radio Operator Permit exam

Question 4

What does GDMSS stand for?

Answer 4

Global Maritime Distress Safety System

Question 5

What are the radio operator requirements of a passenger ship equipped with a GMDSS installation?

Answer 5

At least 2 operators on board must hold a GMDSS, or a Restricted GMDSS, Radio Operator License; depending on the ship’s operation areas

Question 6

What is the minimum radio operator requirement for ships subject to the Great Lakes Agreement?

Answer 6

Marine Radio Operator Permit

Question 7

Where must a commercial radio operator’s license be when on duty and in charge of a transmitting system?

Answer 7

Either the Original or a Photocopy of the operator’s license posted or in the personal possession of the operator and available for inspection.

Question 8

What regulations govern the use and operation of FCC Licensed ship station in international waters?

Answer 8

Part 80 of the FCC Rules and the International Radio Regulations/Agreements

Question 9

Can an unlicensed person speak over the transmitter? If so, when are they allowed to do so?

Answer 9

Yes, when under the supervision of the licensed operator

Question 10

Who has the ultimate control of service at a ship’s radio station?

Answer 10

The Master of the Ship