FCC GROL -GENERAL RADIOTELEPHONE
OPERATOR E1 & E8 |ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS|BRAND NEW 2026-2027
UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
What is a requirement of all marine transmitting apparatus used aboard United States
vessels?
A. Only equipment that has been certified by the FCC for Part 80 operations is authorized.
B. Equipment must be type-accepted by the U.S. Coast Guard for maritime mobile use.
C. Certification is required by the International Maritime Organization (IMO).
D. Programming of all maritime channels must be performed by a licensed Marine Radio
Operator.
CORRECT ANSWER
A. Only equipment that has been certified by the FCC for Part 80 operations is
authorized.
Question 2
Which of the following persons are ineligible to be issued a commercial radio operator
license?
A. Individuals who are unable to send and receive correctly by telephone spoken messages
in English.
B. Handicapped persons with uncorrected disabilities which affect their ability to perform all
duties required of commercial radio operators.
C. Foreign maritime radio operators unless they are certified by the International Maritime
Organization (IMO).
D. U.S. Military radio operators who are still on active duty.
CORRECT ANSWER
A. Individuals who are unable to send and receive correctly by telephone spoken
messages in English.
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, Question 3
What is the minimum transmitter power level required by the FCC for a medium-frequency
transmitter aboard a compulsorily fitted vessel?
A. At least 100 watts, single-sideband, suppressed-carrier power
B. At least 60 watts PEP.
C. The power predictably needed to communicate with the nearest public coast station
operating on 2182 kHz.
D. At least 25 watts delivered into 50 ohms effective resistance when operated with a
primary voltage of 13.6 volts DC.
CORRECT ANSWER
B. At least 60 watts PEP.
Question 4
What is the minimum radio operator requirement for ships subject to the Great Lakes
Radio Agreement?
A. Third Class Radiotelegraph Operator's Certificate.
B. General Radiotelephone Operator License.
C. Marine Radio Operator Permit.
D. Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit.
CORRECT ANSWER
C. Marine Radio Operator Permit.
Question 5
Radio watches for compulsory radiotelephone stations will include the following:
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OPERATOR E1 & E8 |ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS|BRAND NEW 2026-2027
UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
What is a requirement of all marine transmitting apparatus used aboard United States
vessels?
A. Only equipment that has been certified by the FCC for Part 80 operations is authorized.
B. Equipment must be type-accepted by the U.S. Coast Guard for maritime mobile use.
C. Certification is required by the International Maritime Organization (IMO).
D. Programming of all maritime channels must be performed by a licensed Marine Radio
Operator.
CORRECT ANSWER
A. Only equipment that has been certified by the FCC for Part 80 operations is
authorized.
Question 2
Which of the following persons are ineligible to be issued a commercial radio operator
license?
A. Individuals who are unable to send and receive correctly by telephone spoken messages
in English.
B. Handicapped persons with uncorrected disabilities which affect their ability to perform all
duties required of commercial radio operators.
C. Foreign maritime radio operators unless they are certified by the International Maritime
Organization (IMO).
D. U.S. Military radio operators who are still on active duty.
CORRECT ANSWER
A. Individuals who are unable to send and receive correctly by telephone spoken
messages in English.
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, Question 3
What is the minimum transmitter power level required by the FCC for a medium-frequency
transmitter aboard a compulsorily fitted vessel?
A. At least 100 watts, single-sideband, suppressed-carrier power
B. At least 60 watts PEP.
C. The power predictably needed to communicate with the nearest public coast station
operating on 2182 kHz.
D. At least 25 watts delivered into 50 ohms effective resistance when operated with a
primary voltage of 13.6 volts DC.
CORRECT ANSWER
B. At least 60 watts PEP.
Question 4
What is the minimum radio operator requirement for ships subject to the Great Lakes
Radio Agreement?
A. Third Class Radiotelegraph Operator's Certificate.
B. General Radiotelephone Operator License.
C. Marine Radio Operator Permit.
D. Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit.
CORRECT ANSWER
C. Marine Radio Operator Permit.
Question 5
Radio watches for compulsory radiotelephone stations will include the following:
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