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by Bob Figular August 13, 2021
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) mandates that licensees of ship and aircraft radio stations allow only individuals with the appropriate FCC-issued commercial operator license to perform specified tasks involving transmitter operation, maintenance, and repair.
A commercial operator license is required to:
The licensing requirements for operating versus maintaining radio stations are distinct and discussed separately below.
✔ You need a commercial radio operator license to operate the following:
❌ You do NOT need a commercial operator license to operate the following:
✔ You need a commercial operator license to repair and maintain the following:
❌ You do NOT need a commercial radio operator license to operate, repair, or maintain any of the following types of stations:
Possession of a commercial radio operator license or permit does not authorize an individual to operate amateur or GMRS radio stations. Only a person holding an amateur or GMRS radio operator license may operate an amateur or GMRS radio station.
The FCC commercial operator licenses offered by Mariners Learning System are valid for the license holder’s lifetime.
⚠ EXCEPTION: Licenses issued before March 25, 2008 (RG, DM, or DB types) had a five-year term. If such a license expired before that date, it must be renewed within the five-year grace period following expiration.
By understanding these requirements, you can ensure compliance and proper licensing for your radio operations.
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