Course: TC-101 Semester Hours: 2 Clock Hours: 90 Tuition: $1000 Exam: $150
Get your GROL certification today and start your new career as a radio operator. This course covers radio communication procedures and electronics technology related to Elements 1 and 3 of the Federal Communications Commission General Radiotelephone Operator’s requirements. An FCC GROL is required to adjust, maintain or internally repair FCC licensed radiotelephone transmitters in the aviation, maritime, and international fixed public radio services. Taught in classroom environment only.
Specific Topics include:
Element 1 – Basic Radio laws 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 – Electronic fundamentals and techniques required to adjust, repair and maintain radio transmitters and receivers. The exam consists of question from the following categories: operating procedures, radio wave propagation, radio practice, electrical principles, circuit components, practical circuits, signals and emissions and antennas and feed lines. To pass, an examinee must correctly answer at least 57 out of 76 questions.
Prerequisites:
- Basic Electricity/Electronics knowledge
- At least 18 years old
- Eligible for employment in the United States
- Able to receive and transmit spoken messages in English
- Must pass two written multiple-choice exams totaling 100 questions
Note: This course is currently only available as a classroom, instructor-led course. The online version is under development. Please check with a CIAT Admissions Representative for additional information on availability.