Career Details

Six Month Service Endorsement

Description

A Six Month Service Endorsement must be obtained by any holder of a T, T1 or T2 who wishes to serve as the sole radio operator on board a large U.S. cargo ship sailing on the high seas.

Certifying Organization

Federal Communications Commission

Details

If significant education or training is needed? Unknown

If significant work experience is needed? Unknown

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? Unknown year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Unknown

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Unknown

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Unknown

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? Unknown

Certificates

Certificate name

Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit

Certifying Organization

Federal Communications Commission

Type

D - Product/Equipment

Certificate name

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Certifying Organization

American Meteorological Society

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

Amateur Radio Service Operator License - Amateur Extra Class

Certifying Organization

Federal Communications Commission

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