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General Radio Operator License (GROL): The Essentials<\/h2>\n

Electronically integrated mechanical components have become essential in today’s aircraft. As a result, familiarity with fundamental electronic and electrical concepts is a wise investment. So, here is everything you need to know about obtaining your General Radio Operator License (GROL).<\/p>\n

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A Brief History<\/h2>\n

The Department of Commerce, under the power of the Radio Act of 1927<\/a>, is credited with issuing the first commercial operator licenses. Subsequently, the Federal Radio Commission was responsible for administering these licenses in 1934.<\/p>\n

First and Second Class Radiotelephone Operator Licenses<\/a> got awarded by the Commission. Then, the Commission added Third Class permission in 1953.<\/p>\n

The “First Phone,” as they came to be known, was a requirement for chief engineers at broadcast stations and those working on television transmitters following World War II. The “Second Phone” was a common tool for radio transmitter repairmen. Finally, announcers who were required to report meter readings or operate a low-power radio broadcast station were required to have a Third Class permit.<\/p>\n

The GROL examinations of today focus on the regulations governing broadcasting by the FCC and communications technology. A license is no longer legally required to work at a broadcast station, except in some unique cases.<\/p>\n

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What the License Does<\/h2>\n

As a license given by the FCC, the General Radiotelephone Operator License<\/a> (GROL) authorizes the holder to operate, maintain, or install certain types of licensed radio and television transmitters in the United States including:<\/p>\n

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