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FCC, marine radio operator permit, MROP, master license, captains license

FCC Marine Radio Operator  Permit (MROP) Class

Visit ExplorersGuidemidwest.org for MROP

Explorer's Guide Maritime Academy, a mariner school, offers FCC Marine Radio Operator Permit (MROP) courses for Captains and recreational mariners. This course is  beneficial to not only your safety, but when securing employment in the maritime industry. Knowing how to reach help with digital select calling (DSC) can help you protect your investment, and ensure the security of your family and passengers.

If you have your Merchant Mariner's/Captains license and a Marine Radio Operator's Permit (MROP), you increase your chances of securing maritime employment, as you will have the needed licenses to perform more jobs on a vessel.

Course Details:

Course fee includes FCC exam and FCC license application processing

● FCC approved exam and proctors.

Topics: License requirements and regulations, Major parts of radio equipment, VHF marine radios, Single side band (SSB) radios, Radio propagation - frequency, Operator requirements and procedures, Keeping a radio log, Routine calling procedures, Distress calling procedures, Digital selective calling (DSC), GMDSS Equip.: EPIRBs, SARTs, NAVTEC

If you operate any of the following vessels you are required by the FCC and USCG to have a MROP:

• All vessels with a length of 65 feet or more
• All inspected vessels carrying passengers for hire (includes Great Lakes inspected vessels)
• All vessels subject to the Radiotelephone Act
• All towing vessels 26 feet and over
• All vessels going to ports in other countries

 Have more questions? Call us at (920) 733-5500