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FCC-GROL COURSE and RADAR ENDORSEMENT
Our FCC General Radiotelephone Operators license
(GROL) course is designed to enable a "Qualified
Technician" to pass his or her GROL written
examinations (Elements I and III). The FCC requires that you have this license to work on
marine & aircraft radios. The course teaches basic radio operations, electric
principles, circuit components, signals and emissions.
A "Qualified Technician" is and
individual that has prior "Electronic Pricinpals" training either via the
Military (Avionics Technician) or college level courses and/or a college degree in
electronics.
AV600
FCC GENERAL TELEPHONE OPERATORS LICENSE
$400.00
Two computer test ($80.00 each)
$160.00
TOTAL
$560.00
A $250 deposit is required to reserve a
seat in class. The deposit will be applied to the cost of your tuition
on your first day. The $250 deposit is non-refundable if you fail to show for
your scheduled class. But this deposit may be applied to a later class date if
proper notice of cancellation or rescheduling is afforded to the AvTech Exams
scheduler.
Deposits are payable to AvTech Exams by
regularly excepted payment methods. Visa, MC, Company Check, Travelers Checks.
This course requires a can do
attitude.
Subject Areas:
- Radio Law and Operating Practice - Distress/Emergency/Safety Traffic
- FCC Regulations - Radio Malfunctions - Maintenance - Inspections
- Radio Terminology - EPIRBs - Coast and Ship Stations - Antennas and
feed lines - Licenses
- Practical Circuits - Equipment Tests -
Selective Calling - MROP Question Data Base -
Radio Wave Propagation - Equipment -
Interference - Basic Electronics - Circuit Components -
Signals and Emissions
Our 100% Guarantee
We guarantee that if you follow the
curriculum for the course for which you are enrolled and the guidance of our instructors.
That if you should fail any written examination, we will tutor and test you at no
additional charge.
FCC GROL Tuition and fees
AV600
FCC GENERAL TELEPHONE OPERATORS LICENSE
$400.00
Two computer test ($80.00 each)
$160.00
TOTAL
$560.00
FCC RADAR
ENDORSEMENT Tuition and fees
AV601
FCC RADAR LICENSE
$200.00
One computer test ($80.00)
$80.00
TOTAL
$280.00
A $250 deposit is required to reserve a
seat in class. The deposit will be applied to the cost of your tuition
on your first day. The $250 deposit is non-refundable if you fail to show for
your scheduled class. But this deposit may be applied to a later class date if
proper notice of cancellation or rescheduling is afforded to the AvTech Exams
scheduler.
Deposits are payable to AvTech Exams by
regularly excepted payment methods. Visa, MC, Company Check, Travelers Checks.
FCC-GROL Course requirements
General Radiotelephone Operators License (GROL)
To be eligible for an FCC GROL (a commercial license), the FCC requires
the applicant to:
(1) Be a legal resident of (or otherwise eligible for employment in)
the United States.
(2) Be able to receive and transmit spoken messages in english
(3) Pass a written examination covering basic radio laws and techniques
(Element 1), and electronic fundamentals and techniques (Element 3).
These test are given at our testing center here in Riverside CA.
The purpose of this course is to prepare you to pass the FCC GROL test
elements 1 and 3 as described in the CFR 47-part 13 of the commercial radio operator's
rules
Note: bring a scientific calculator for use during the course.
Examinations
To obtain an FCC Commercial Operator License, applicants must submit, to the
Commission, proof of passing written and/or telegraphy Elements as illustrated
in the table.
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Third Class RadioTelegraph
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General RadioTelephone
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| Marine Radio Operators Permit |
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Written Examination Elements
Element 1: Basic radio law and operating practice with which every maritime
radio operator should be familiar. To pass, an examinee must correctly answer at
least 18 out of 24 questions.
Element 3: General Radiotelephone. Electronic fundamentals and techniques
required to adjust, repair, and maintain radio transmitters and receivers. The
exam consists of 76 questions, 56 of which you must answer correctly to pass,
from the following categories:
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| electrical principles
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| signals and emissions
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| antennas and feed lines
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Element 5: Radiotelegraph Operating Procedure. Radio operating
procedures and practices generally followed or required in communicating by
means of radiotelegraph stations. To pass, an examinee must correctly answer at
least 38 out of 50 questions.
Element 6: Advanced Radiotelegraph. Technical, legal, and other
matters applicable to the operation of all classes of radiotelegraph stations.
To pass, an examinee must correctly answer at least 75 out of 100 questions.
Element 7: GMDSS Radio Operating Practices. GMDSS radio operating
procedures and practices sufficient to show detailed practical knowledge of the
operation of all GMDSS sub-systems and equipment. The exam consists of questions
from the following categories: general information, narrow band direct printing,
INMARSAT, NAVTEX, digital selective calling, and survival craft. To pass, an
examinee must correctly answer at least at least 75 out of 100 questions.
Element 7R: Restricted GMDSS radio operating practices. Fifty
questions concerning those GMDSS radio operating procedures and practices that
are applicable to ship stations on vessels that sail exclusively in sea area A1,
as defined in sections 80.1069 and 80.1081 of the Commission's Rules. To pass,
an examinee must correctly answer at least 38 out of 50 questions.
Element 8: Ship Radar Techniques. Specialized theory and practice
applicable to the proper installation, servicing, and maintenance of ship radar
equipment in general use for marine navigation purposes. To pass, an examinee
must correctly answer at least 38 out of 50 questions.
Element 9: GMDSS Radio Maintenance Practices and Procedures.
Requirements set forth in IMO assembly on Training for Radio Personnel (GMDSS),
Annex 5 and IMO Assembly on Radio Maintenance Guidelines for the Global Maritime
Distress and Safety System related to Sea Areas A3 and A4. The exam consists of
questions from the following categories: radio system theory, amplifiers, power
sources, troubleshooting, digital theory, and GMDSS equipment and regulations.
To pass, an examinee must correctly answer at least 38 out of 50 questions.
Taking a Written Examination
You must decide for yourself how to prepare for an examination. The marine
permit and basic radiotelegraph exams are relatively simple. They may require
only a few hours of study. The general radiotelephone, GMDSS operator and
maintainer, advanced radiotelegraph, and radar examinations are more difficult
and require a knowledge of electronics. Electronics can be studied through
engineering and trade schools, correspondence courses, military or employee
training programs, or your own efforts.
Examination Procedures
Use of reference materials in FCC examinations is not permitted. Do not bring
any books, papers, notes, study guides, or other unauthorized aids or devices to
an examination.
FCC TESTING AND
GRADING
AvTech Exams of California if fortunate to be an
authorized FAA/FCC/IT testing center. This enables us to administer your required
examination right at our facility. Once you are finished with the examination we will
print your score sheet and make it an official test report. So, as you can see, you will
never have to wait for your test results.
Please call us with any
questions or concerns you have. Our full time staff is ready to assist you. If you would
prefer to email us your questions please contact us at: Info@avtech-exams.com
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