Marine Radio Operator Permit (from the FCC’s website):
Marine Radio Operator Permits are required to operate radiotelephone stations aboard certain vessels that sail the Great Lakes. They are also required to operate radiotelephone stations aboard vessels of more than 300 gross tons and vessels that carry more than six passengers for hire in the open sea or any tidewater area of the United States. They are also required to operate certain aviation radiotelephone stations and certain coast radiotelephone stations.
Qualifications
To qualify, you must:
- Be a legal resident of (or otherwise eligible for employment in) the United States; and
- Be able to receive and transmit spoken messages in English; and
- Pass a written and/or telegraphy examination(s) as described below under Examinations.
Fee: $175 includes exam fees, textbook, and permit registration fee.
Please note that this is a self-study course. Contact Molly Voth to register at mvoth@abm.org or 315.686.4104 ext. 225.
