General Radio Operators License (PG)
Failure to prepare is preparing
to fail.
-----John Wooden, Legendary
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The General Radio Operators License test comprises of element 1 and element 3. If you desire the Ship Radar Endorsement for this license, you must complete the element 8 exam.
Element 1 - Basic radio law and operating practice with which every maritime radio operator should be familiar. To pass, an examinee must correctly answer at least 18 out of 24 questions.
Element 3 - General Radiotelephone. Electronic fundamentals and techniques required to adjust, repair, and maintain radio transmitters and receivers. The exam consists of questions from the following categories: operating procedures, radio wave propagation, radio practice, electrical principles, circuit components, practical circuits, signals and emissions, and antennas and feed lines. To pass, an examinee must correctly answer at least 75 out of 100 questions.
If you need more information about the General Radio Operators License vist the FCC's webpage
Element 8 - Ship Radar Techniques. Specialized theory and practice applicable to the proper installation, servicing, and maintenance of ship radar equipment in general use for marine navigation purposes. To pass, an examinee must correctly answer at least 38 out of 50 questions.
If you need more information about the Ship Radar Endorsement, visit the FCC's webpage
Element 1 Practice Tests
| Test 1 | Test 2 | Test 3 |
| Test 4 | Test 5 | Test 6 |
Element 1 Topic Tests - Randomized Questions
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Topic A: Rules and Regulation - 36 questions covering these topics: Equipment Requirements License Requirements Watchkeeping Logkeeping Log Entries Miscellaneous Rules and Regulations |
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Topic B: Communications Procedures
- 36 questions covering these topics: Bridge-to-Bridge Operations Operating Procedures Distress Communications Urgency and Safety Communications GMDSS |
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Topic C: Equipment Operations - 36
questions covering these topics: VHF Equipment Controls VHF Channel Selection MF-HF Equipment Controls MF-HF Frequency & Emission Selection Equipment Tests Equipment Faults |
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| Topic D: Other equipment
-36 questions covering these topics: Antennas Power Sources EPIRBS SARTS Survival Craft VHF NAVTEX |
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Element 3
Element 3 Practice Tests
| Test 1 | Test 2 | Test 3 |
| Test 4 | Test 5 | Test 6 |
Element 3 Topic Tests - Randomized Questions
| Element 3 - Random Tests by Sub-element | |
| Topic A: Principles, 48
questions covering these topics: Electrical Elements Magnetism Materials Resistance, Capacitance & Inductance Semi-conductors Electrical Measurements Waveforms Conduction |
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Topic B: Electrical
Math,
60 questions covering these topics: Ohm’s Law Frequency Waveforms Power Relationships RC Time Constants Impedance Networks Calculations |
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| Topic C: Components,
60 questions covering these topics: Photoconductive Devices Capacitors Transformers Voltage Regulators, Zener Diodes SCRs, Triacs Diodes Transistors Light Emitting Diodes Devices |
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Topic D:
Circuits,
24 questions covering these topics: R-L-C Circuits Op Amps Phase Locked Loops (PLLs); and Voltage Controlled Oscillators (VCOs); Mixers Schematics |
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Topic E:
Digital Logic, 48 questions covering these
topics: Types of Logic Logic Gates Logic Levels Flip-Flops Multivibrators Memory Microprocessors Counters, Dividers, Converters |
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Topic F:
Receivers,
60 questions covering these topics: Receiver Theory RF Amplifiers Oscillators Mixers IF Amplifiers Filters and IF Amplifiers Filters Detectors Audio & Squelch Circuits Receiver Performance |
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Topic G:
Transmitters,
36 questions covering these topics: Amplifiers - 1 Amplifiers - 2 Oscillators & Modulators Resonance - Tuning Networks SSB Transmitters Technology |
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Topic H:
Modulation,
18 questions covering these topics: Frequency Modulation SSB Modulation Pulse Modulation |
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Topic I:
Power Sources, 12 questions covering these
topics: Batteries Motors & Generators |
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Topic J:
Antennas,
30 questions covering these topics: Antenna Theory Voltage, Current and Power Relationships Frequency and Bandwidth Transmission Lines Effective Radiated Power |
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Topic K:
Aircraft,
36 questions covering these topics: Distance Measuring Equipment VHF Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Instrument Landing System (ILS) Automatic Direction Finding Equipment (ADF) and Transponders Aircraft Antenna Systems and Frequencies Equipment Functions |
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Topic L:
Installation, Maintenance & Repair,
48 questions covering these topics: Indicating Meters Test Equipment Oscilloscopes Specialized Instruments Measurement Procedures Repair Procedures Installation Codes & Procedures Troubleshooting |
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Topic M:
Communications Technology, 18 questions
covering these topics: Types of Transmissions Coding and Multiplexing Signal Processing, Software and Codes |
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Topic N:
Marine,
30 questions covering these topics: VHF MF-HF, SSB-SITOR Survival Craft Equipment: VHF, SARTs & EPIRBs FAX, NAVTEX NMEA Data |
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Topic O:
Radar,
30 questions covering these topics: RADAR Theory Components Range, Pulse Width & Repetition Rate Antennas & Waveguides RADAR Equipment |
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Topic P:
Satellite,
24 questions covering these topics: Low Earth Orbit Systems INMARSAT Communications Systems-1 INMARSAT Communications Systems-2 GPS |
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Topic Q:
Safety,
12 questions covering these topics: Radiation Exposure Safety Steps |
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Element 8
Element 8 Practice Tests
| Test 1 | Test 2 | Test 3 |
| Test 4 | Test 5 | Test 6 |
Element 1 Topic Tests - Randomized Questions
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Topic A: RADAR Principles - 60 questions covering these topics: Marine RADAR Systems Distance and Time Frequency and Wavelength Power, Pulse Width, PRR Range, Pulse Width, PRF Pulse Width - Pulse Repetition Rates Components-1 Components-2 Circuits-1 Circuits-2 |
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Topic B: Transmitting Systems
- 48 questions covering these topics: Transmitting Systems Magnetrons Modulation Pulse Forming Networks Modulation TR - ATR - Circulators - Directional Couplers-1 TR - ATR - Circulators - Directional Couplers-2 Timer - Trigger - Synchronizer Circuits |
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Topic C: Receiving Systems - 60
questions covering these topics: Receiving Systems Mixers Local Oscillators Amplifiers Detectors - Video Amplifiers Automatic Frequency Control - AFC Sea Clutter - STC Power Supplies Interference Issues Miscellaneous |
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| Topic D:
Display & Control Systems
-60 questions covering these topics: Displays Video Amplifiers and Sweep Circuits Timing Circuits Fixed Range Markers Variable Range Markers EBL, Azimuth and True Bearing Memory Systems ARPA - CAS Display System Power Supplies Miscellaneous |
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| Topic E:
Antenna Systems
-30 questions covering these topics: Antenna Systems Transmission Lines Antenna to Display Interface Waveguides-1 Waveguides-2 |
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| Topic F:
Installation, Maintenance & Repair-42 questions covering these topics: Equipment Faults-1 Equipment Faults-2 Equipment Faults-3 Equipment Faults-4 Maintenance Installation Safety |
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