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Rules
Commercial Operators Rules & Regulations |
U L S
Universal Licensing System
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WTB
Wireless Telecommunications Bureau
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Term of Licenses
The following licenses are issued for the holder's lifetime:
The following licenses are issued for a 5 year term:
These licenses may be renewed from 90 days prior to the end of their
term up to 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.
Important Note: Prior to March 25, 2008, the license term for GMDSS Radio Operator’s Licenses, Restricted GMDSS Radio Operator’s Licenses, GMDSS Radio Maintainer’s Licenses, GMDSS Operator/Maintainer Licenses, and Marine Radio Operator Permits was five years. Any holder of a GMDSS Radio Operator’s License, Restricted GMDSS Radio Operator’s License, GMDSS Radio Maintainer’s License, GMDSS Operator/Maintainer License, or Marine Radio Operator Permit that expired prior to March 25, 2008, must still file an application to renew the license or permit within the five-year grace period after expiration. Any GMDSS Radio Operator’s License, Restricted GMDSS Radio Operator’s License, GMDSS Radio Maintainer’s License, GMDSS Operator/Maintainer License, or Marine Radio Operator Permit that was active, i.e., had not expired, as of March 25, 2008, does not have to be renewed.
Last reviewed/updated on 3/17/2008.
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General Radiotelephone Operator Permit
