How it works
Schedule online
Pick a date and time that works for you - evenings and weekends available. We work around your schedule.
Test from home
A licensed examiner joins remotely. Take the exam from your desk, vessel, or office - anywhere with internet.
Get instant results
Computer-graded on the spot. No 7–10 day wait. You know immediately whether you passed.
We handle the paperwork
We file all FCC applications for you. You take the exam - we handle the administration of getting your license.
Which exam do you need?
| Code | License / Permit | Elements Required | Who Needs It | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MP | Marine Radio Operator Permit | Element 1 | Recreational boaters & small vessel operators requiring VHF/DSC authorization | Entry |
| PG | General Radiotelephone Operator License (GROL) | Elements 1 & 3 | Commercial marine, aviation & land-mobile technicians who service licensed transmitters | Intermediate |
| T | Radiotelegraph Operator License | Elements 1 & 6 (written); Elements 1 & 2 (telegraphy) | Maritime radio operators required to send and receive Morse code; 100-question written exam, 75% passing score | Advanced |
| DO | GMDSS Radio Operator's License | Elements 1 & 7 | Commercial mariners operating GMDSS equipment on SOLAS vessels | Advanced |
| RG | Restricted GMDSS Radio Operator's License | Elements 1 & 7R | Operators on vessels not required to carry a full GMDSS installation | Intermediate |
| DM | GMDSS Radio Maintainer's License | Elements 1, 3 & 9 | Technicians who maintain and repair GMDSS equipment aboard SOLAS vessels | Advanced |
| RADAR | Ship Radar Endorsement | Element 8 | GROL holders who install or maintain shipboard radar systems | Intermediate |
Why test remotely?
Flexible scheduling
Evenings and weekends available. We operate on east coast time but serve any US time zone.
Instant grading
No waiting a week for results. Your score is computed the moment you submit your exam.
No travel required
Take the exam from your home, office, or vessel. A reliable internet connection is all you need.
We hold these licenses
We are not a proctor service - we personally hold these FCC commercial licenses and many other professional certifications. If you have a question at exam time, we can answer it with confidence, always protecting the integrity of the exam.
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