Radio Officer

This record was last updated on January 1, 2010, before 2022. It may be out of date — confirm with the board.

Exam: Not reported
Education: Not reported
Experience: Not reported
Background check: None

The Radio Officer's license is issued to applicants who have a valid Federal Communications Commission (FCC) license as first or second class radiotelegraph operator (T1, T2). Certain officers are required to hold Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) certification issued by the FCC. Further information can be found at theUSCG website http://www.uscg.mil/stcw/index.htm and the Federal Code of Regulations (46CFR10) at http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_02/46cfr10_02.html.

Requirements reported by the state

Licence type: Stand-alone license
Background check: No criminal record requirements

Issuing body

Department: United States Coast Guard National Maritime Center
Address: 2100 2nd St., SW Washington, DC 20593
Phone: (202) 267-0218
Agency website: https://www.uscg.mil/stcw/
Last updated: January 1, 2010

Occupations (O*NET)

8-VSB Specialist (8-VSB, Broadcast Engineer) 27-4012.00

Source and verification

This record is United States's report to the Analyst Resource Center, published by CareerOneStop (October 2024 export). Everything shown comes only from that report.

Before you apply, confirm every detail with United States Coast Guard National Maritime Center — see the issuing body section above.

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