Element 9 – GMDSS Radio Maintenance Practices and Procedures
FCC Element 9 – GMDSS Radio Maintenance Practices and Procedures covers requirements set forth in IMO Assembly on Training for Radio Personnel (GMDSS), Annex 5 and IMO Assembly on Radio Maintenance Guidelines for the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System related to Sea Areas A3 and A4. The exam consists of questions from the following categories: radio system theory, amplifiers, power sources, troubleshooting, digital theory, and GMDSS equipment and regulations. To pass you must correctly answer at least 38 out of 50 questions.
Element 9 is a required written exam element for following FCC licenses:
Complete Element 9
To complete the element work your way down the list below. You only need to get an FRN and fill out the simple application form once even if you are taking multiple elements. We use that information to process what ever license you are going for in the long run.
- Study the question pool.
- Take the Sub-element practices quizzes or skip to the Final Practice Quiz.
- Pass the Final Practice Quiz with a 90% or higher to unlock the Final Exam.
- Create your FCC User Profile and get your FCC Registration Number (FRN).
- Call (866) 293-9308 or email info@uscaptainstraining.com to schedule your Web Conference.
- During the Web Conference we:
- Check your identity
- Administer the Final Exam
- Email you a simple application form to gather your information so we can submit your license application
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