[bars] FCC Element 1 and 3 exams

[geoffreyf at comcast.net]

At one point, I considered taking this exam.  I went so far as to study for it. The technical part is very similar to the Extra Exam.  The other part is just laws and regulations pertaining to the use of radios and radar in ships and aircraft.

It's useless if you don't get the necessary credentials to enter the controlled areas of harbors and airports. So, there is much more than merely passing the exam.  To really do the work you are licensed to do and on which lives depend, you will need a considerable investment in tools and test gear.  To be credible, there is a need for some sort of apprenticeship or on the job training with someone that has practical experience.

The best course really is to seek employment with firms that provide technical service in the transportation industry.   They will be impressed with an Amateur Extra license, provided that their employees find you have genuine knowledge and experience rather than just passing the extra exam. My problem is that at the age of 72, I am arguably not physically fit enough to be climbing radar masts aboard ships.  If they want you on their team, they will pay for the test.

I suggest you start by learning what GROL licensees actually do for a living and why they can NEVER screw up.

Geoff / W1GCF
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From: bars <bars-bounces at w1hh.org> on behalf of Juan Jiménez <k1cpr at bd5.com>
Sent: Thursday, August 29, 2024 3:54 PM
To: Richard Heckbert <richard.heckbert at gmail.com>
Cc: bars at w1hh.org <bars at w1hh.org>
Subject: Re: [bars] FCC Element 1 and 3 exams

I found these, but I would prefer to physically sit the exam at a site like Pearson-Vue does. The online places charge too much money and the process is very obnoxious. Thanks.

73,
K1CPR
Juan


On Thu, Aug 29, 2024 at 3:09 PM Richard Heckbert <richard.heckbert at gmail.com<mailto:richard.heckbert at gmail.com>> wrote:

A quick Google search shows a number of places offer online exams if that’s helpful



https://www.fcc.gov/wireless/bureau-divisions/mobility-division/commercial-radio-operator-license-program/commercial



https://certifiedelectronicstechnician.org/



https://marinerslearningsystem.com/



Rick

KC1VGF



From: bars <bars-bounces at w1hh.org<mailto:bars-bounces at w1hh.org>> on behalf of Juan Jiménez <k1cpr at bd5.com<mailto:k1cpr at bd5.com>>
Date: Thursday, August 29, 2024 at 2:56 PM
Subject: [bars] FCC Element 1 and 3 exams



Does anyone know if there is a testing center in the Greater Boston area that administers FCC element 1 and 3 exams (MROL and GROL)?



73,

K1CPR

Juan

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