# FCC Marine Radio Operator Course and Exam MROP

Course number: 130
Provider: Maritime Professional Training (MPT)
Duration: 1 days
Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Source: https://www.mptusa.com/course-details/fcc-marine-radio-operator-course-and-exam-mrop-course-130
Export generated: 2026-10-19T15:17:22Z (not a course revision date)

## Overview
This 3–4 hour course is generally offered as an evening seminar which includes an explanation and review of the operating procedures and regulations pertaining to radio usage. It is valid for Single Side Band and VHF Use. Included in the course is the written examination for the FCC Element One which licenses you as a Marine Radio Operator. MPT will provide all of information to you in order to process your FCC Paperwork. The FCC will email you within approximately two weeks of your application to them after finishing the course. Please note that you MUST apply to the FCC directly in order to obtain the license. The FCC charges a nominal fee for this service.

## Course description
**FCC Marine Radio Operators Permit Class - Course #130**

This 3–4 hour course is generally offered as an evening seminar which includes an explanation and review of the operating procedures and regulations pertaining to radio usage. It is valid for Single Side Band and VHF Use.

Included in the course is the written examination for the FCC Element One which licenses you as a Marine Radio Operator.

**Marine Radio Operator’s Permit is Required On:**

All vessels with a length of 65 feet or more.

All inspected vessels carrying passengers for hire.

All vessels subject to the Radiotelephone Act.

All towing vessels 26 feet and over.

All vessels going out of the country

## Prerequisites
No prerequisites are stated in the published course fields. Confirm individual eligibility with MPT.

## Required materials
Government Issued Photo ID, Notebook, Pen, Pencil, Highlighter

## Class dates, prices, and enrollment
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