Sec.  80.151   Classification of operator licenses and endorsements.

   (a)  Commercial  radio  operator licenses issued by the Commission are
   classified in accordance with the Radio Regulations of the International
   Telecommunication Union.

   (b) The following licenses are issued by the Commission. International
   classification, if different from the license name, is given in parentheses.
   The licenses and their alphanumeric designator are listed in descending
   order.

   (1) T–1. First Class Radiotelegraph Operator's Certificate.

   (2) T–2. Second Class Radiotelegraph Operator's Certificate.

   (3) G. General Radiotelephone Operator License (radiotelephone operator's
   general certificate).

   (4) T–3. Third Class Radiotelegraph Operator's Certificate (radiotelegraph
   operator's special certificate).

   (5) MP. Marine Radio Operator Permit (radiotelephone operator's restricted
   certificate).

   (6) RP. Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit (radiotelephone operator's
   restricted certificate).

   (7) GOL. GMDSS Radio Operator License (General Operator's Certificate).

   (8) ROL. Restricted GMDSS Radio Operator License (Restricted Operator's
   Certificate).

   (c) The following license endorsements are affixed by the Commission to
   provide special authorizations or restrictions. Applicable licenses are
   given in parentheses.

   (1) Ship Radar endorsement (First and Second Class Radiotelegraph Operator's
   Certificate, General Radiotelephone Operator License).

   (2) Six Months Service endorsement (First and Second Class Radiotelegraph
   Operator's Certificate).

   (3)  Restrictive endorsements; relating to physical handicaps, English
   language or literacy waivers, or other matters (all licenses).

   [ 51 FR 31213 , Sept. 2, 1986, as amended at  68 FR 46962 , Aug. 7, 2003]

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