Exam Elements

FCC maritime radio exam elements. Select an element to browse its questions or start a practice exam.

Element 1 (MROP)

Marine Radio Operator Permit (MROP)

Basic marine radio operations including VHF procedures, distress communications, and FCC regulations for recreational and small commercial vessels.

143 questions

Element 3 (GROL)

General Radiotelephone Operator License (GROL)

Advanced radio theory, circuits, and regulations covering AM/FM transmitters, receivers, digital communications, and antenna systems.

600 questions

Element 6 (Radiotelegraph)

Advanced Radiotelegraph Operator's Certificate

Radiotelegraph operating procedures, international regulations, and advanced technical knowledge for maritime and fixed-station telegraph operations.

615 questions

Element 7R (GMDSS-RO)

GMDSS Radio Operator's License

Global Maritime Distress and Safety System operations including DSC, EPIRB, SART, Inmarsat, and NAVTEX for GMDSS-equipped vessels.

300 questions

Element 8 (RADAR)

Ship RADAR Endorsement

Marine RADAR theory, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting including ARPA systems, target tracking, and collision avoidance.

300 questions

Element 9 (GMDSS Maintainer)

GMDSS Radio Maintainer's License

Advanced maintenance and repair of GMDSS equipment including DSC controllers, satellite terminals, RADAR, and emergency communication systems.

299 questions