Commercial Radio Operator License Program: Types of Licenses: 1st Class Radiotelegraph

First Class Radiotelegraph Operator's Certificate (T1)

Description

A T1 is required only for those who serve as the chief radio operator on a U.S. passenger ship equipped with a radiotelegraph station. It also conveys all of the operating authority of a T2.

Qualifications

To qualify, you must:

be a legal resident of (or otherwise eligible for employment in) the United States; and
be able to receive and transmit spoken messages in English; and
pass a written and/or telegraphy examination(s) as required by the Rules.
be at least 21 years old; and
have one year of experience in sending and receiving public correspondence by radiotelegraph at a public coast station, a ship station, or both.

Term of License

The T1 is issued for a period of five (5) years. These licenses may be renewed at any time within the last ninety (90) days of their term up until five years following expiration without having to re-take an examination. After the five-year grace period expires, applicants must retake the requisite written and/or telegraphy examination(s). An expired certificate is not valid for any radio operations.

As of May 20, 2013, the Commission no longer accepts applications for new T1 licenses, and T1 licenses for which renewal applications are filed are renewed as T licenses.

How to Obtain a License

Use the FCC Form 605 and the FCC Form 159 (fee processing form) to renew your license or to replace a lost, stolen, or mutilated license.

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Last reviewed/updated on

5/17/2013.