You Don't Have to Be a Genius to Pass the GROL

... Because of your program I was super prepared and passed my tests the first time I took them.

I was in and out of the testing room in less than 10 minutes! ...

My favorite function was the missed questions test pool.

Thanks,

Rich Silva
Communications Tech II
Orange County Sheriff's Department

... I love the program. I am using it to as a study aid with a course I am taking in broadcast engineering...

It is a really great help with my studies...

Randall A. Hall Sr. KB9KXH
Granite City, Illinois

... I have found, that one of the best functions of the program is, that it focuses on my weak areas based on the missed questions, and this allows me to use my time effeciently to focus my studying on those weak areas.

Also, the repetition function of the missed questions application 'drills' the answer into me, which is exactly what I sometimes need...

Again, thank you for an excellent program.

It definately meets my needs in studying for the GROL.

Jeff Greenfield
Ellicott City, Maryland

Software Requirements:

Operating System: Windows 7, Vista, XP
Needs about 3.6 MB of disk space.

About the Author

Randall Glass

I got interested in the GROL exams, and programmed RadioTelephone Tutor to help myself prepare for my FCC GROL exams.

I passed my exams, and received my GROL license from the FCC.

I hope this program helps you pass your FCC exams.

Download Info, Free Bonus CD, and Free Tech Support

After you buy RadioTelephone Tutor, you will be taken to a download page, and get a email with the download link.

Free Bonus CD: RadioTelephone Tutor CD will be shipped free to you.

This way, you will have a hard copy. (useful if you ever have to reinstall your operating system)

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GROL Jobs

Jobs that a GROL License can be helpful in getting:

Aviation Radio Technician
Avionics Technician
Broadcast Engineer
Radio Engineer
Marine Radio Operator
Aviation Radio Operator
Microwave Technician
Radio Systems Specialist
RF Engineer
TV Broadcast Maintenance

GROL & Radar Licenses

General Radiotelephone Operator License is required to adjust, maintain, or internally repair FCC licensed radiotelephone transmitters in the aviation, maritime, and international fixed public radio services.

It is also required to operate the following:

Any maritime land radio station or compulsorily equipped ship radiotelephone station operating with more than 1500 watts of peak envelope power.
Voluntarily equipped ship and aeronautical(including aircraft) stations
with more than 1000 watts of peak envelope power.

Qualifications:

To qualify for the GROL, you must:

Be a legal resident of (or otherwise eligible for employment in) the United States.
Be able to receive and transmit spoken messages in English.
Pass element 1 and element 3 exams. (MROP & GROL)

The FCC GROL License is good for the licensee's lifetime.

To Obtain the GROL License, submit to the FCC Form 605 along with the appropriate Proof of Passing Certificates for elements 1 and 3.

Many Commercial Operator License Examination Managers file these documents for applicants who test with them. (Test Locations & Contact Info)

Ask your COLEM if it provides this service to its customers.

Element 3 - General Radiotelephone Operator License

Electronic fundamentals and techniques required to adjust, repair, and maintain radio transmitters and receivers.
Element 3 exam consists of questions in the following categories:
- Principles - 8 questions
- Electrical math - 10 questions
- Components - 10 questions
- Circuits - 4 questions
- Digital logic - 8 questions
- Receivers - 10 questions
- Transmitters - 6 questions
- Modulation - 3 questions
- Power Sources - 3 questions
- Antennas - 5 questions
- Aircraft - 6 questions
- Installation, Maintenance & Repair - 8 questions
- Communications Technology - 3 questions
- Marine - 5 questions
- Radar - 5 questions
- Satellite - 4 questions
- Safety - 2 questions

GROL question pool: 600 questions.
To pass, you must answer at least 75 of 100 questions. (75%)

Marine Radio Operator Permit

Marine Radio Operator Permit is required to operate radiotelephone stations aboard vessels of more than 300 gross tons, and vessels; which carry more than six passengers for hire in the open sea, or any tidewater area of the United States.

It is also required to operate certain aviation radiotelephone stations and certain coast radiotelephone stations.

Element 1

Basic radio law and operating practice.
Element 1 exam consists of questions in the following categories:
- Rules & Regulations - 6 questions
- Communications Procedures - 6 questions
- Equipment Operations - 6 questions
- Other Equipment - 6 questions

Marine Radio Operator Permit question pool: 144 questions.
To pass, you must answer at least 18 of 24 questions. (75%)

Ship Radar Endorsement:

Ship Radar Endorsement is required to repair, maintain, or internally adjust ship radar equipment.

To qualify, you must:

Hold or qualify for a GROL, or GMDSS Radio Maintainer's License, or First Class Radiotelegraph Operator's Certificate, or Second Class Radiotelegraph Operator's Certificate.
Pass Element 8 written exam.

Submit FCC Form 605 along with the appropriate Proof of Passing Certificate for element 8.

Many Commercial Operator License Examination Managers file these documents for applicants who test with them. (Test Locations & Contact Info)

Ask your COLEM if it provides this service to its customers.

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.

Element 8 exam consists of questions in the following categories:
- Radar Principles - 10 questions
- Transmitting Systems - 8 questions
- Receiving Systems - 10 questions
- Display & Control Systems - 10 questions
- Antenna Systems - 5 questions
- Installation, Maintenance & Repair - 7 questions

Ship Radar Endorsement question pool: 300 questions.
To pass, you must answer at least 38 out of 50 questions. (76%)

In the exams, the order of the choices and answers may be different from the question pools.

Ham Radio Tests

To receive a license, you must pass a test administered by a team of volunteer examiners. (Test Locations & Contact Info)

After you successfully complete the test, the VEC collects your Form 605 from your VE team, and after carefully screening it, forwards the information to the FCC for processing.

There are 3 exam elements. For each operator license, you must pass the elements indicated:

Operator License	Required Elements
Technician	Element 2
General	Elements 2, 3
Amateur Extra	Elements 2, 3, 4

Element 2 - Technician Class

The Technician Class operator license's privileges include operating an ham station, that may transmit on channels in any of 17 frequency bands above 50 MHz with up to 1,500 watts of power.
Technician Class operator's also have privileges in four amateur service bands in the HF range.(3-30 MHz)

Element 2 exam consists of questions in the following categories:
- FCC Rules - 6 questions
- Operating Procedures - 3 questions
- Radio wave characteristics - 3 questions
- Amateur radio practices & station setup - 2 questions
- Electrical principles - 4 questions
- Electrical components - 4 questions
- Station equipment - 4 questions
- Modulation modes - 4 questions
- Antennas, feedlines - 2 questions
- AC power circuits, ant. installation, RF hazards - 3 questions

Technician Class question pool: 394 questions.
To pass, you must answer at least 26 out of 35 questions. (75%)

Element 3 - General Class

The General Class operator license's privileges include all 27 amateur service bands. Upon accreditation by a Volunteer-Examiner Coordinator (VEC), an individual can help administer certain examinations.

Element 3 exam consists of questions in the following categories:
- Commission's Rules -5 questions
- Operating Procedures -5 questions
- Radio Wave Propagation -3 questions
- Amateur Radio Practices -5 questions
- Electrical Principles -3 questions
- Circuit Components -3 Question
- Practical Circuits -3 Question
- Signals & Emissions -2 questions
- Antennas & Feed Lines -4 questions
- Electrical & Rf Safety -2 questions

General Class question pool: 457 questions.
To pass, you must answer at least 26 out of 35 questions. (75%)

Element 4 - Amateur Extra Class

The Amateur Extra Class operator license's privileges include additional spectrum in the HF bands.

Element 4 exam consists of questions in the following categories:
- Commission's Rules -6 questions
- Operating Practices & Procedures -5 questions
- Radio Wave Propagation -3 questions
- Amateur Radio Technology & Measurements -5 questions
- Electrical Principles -4 questions
- Circuit Components -6 questions
- Practical Circuits -8 questions
- Signals & Emissions -4 questions
- Antennas & Transmission Lines -8 questions
- Safety - 1 question

Amateur Extra question pool: 736 questions.
To pass, you must answer at least 37 out of 50 questions. (74%)

I took the exam one time and only missed 3 or 4 questions on elements 1 and 3 combined.

I finished the exams so fast the administrators were calling me "Speedy"...

My favorite thing about your software was the "missed question drilling". That was an extremely effective method for answer memorization.

I would recommend your product to anyone wanting to pass the GROL.

James M.
Kensington, Maryland

... I like the Random Questions function, and the ability to review just the questions, I missed.

The review function makes studying and completing the individual elements a snap ! ...

Again, I think you did an outstanding job creating the Tutor program...

Don Vargas
Merritt Island, Florida