FCC Testing & Vessel Electronics Inspections
Testing & Inspection Links & Forms
The following links below are excellent resources for conducting electronics vessel inspections and tests
USCG Vessel Safety Check
FCC Licensing Program
RTCM GMDSS Communication Guide
FCC Inspections
AIS Inspection Sheet
Fishing Vessel Radio Inspection
GMDSS Checklist
Great Lakes Passenger Vessel Inspection
Bridge to Bridge Inspection
Small Passenger Vessel Inspection
The following links below are excellent resources for conducting electronics vessel inspections and tests
USCG Vessel Safety Check
FCC Licensing Program
RTCM GMDSS Communication Guide
FCC Inspections
AIS Inspection Sheet
Fishing Vessel Radio Inspection
GMDSS Checklist
Great Lakes Passenger Vessel Inspection
Bridge to Bridge Inspection
Small Passenger Vessel Inspection
FCC Testing
NMEA is an authorized COLEM (Commercial Operator License Examination Manager) approved by the FCC to administer examinations on their behalf. Please visit the following link for more information on specific test elements
https://www.fcc.gov/wireless/bureau-divisions/mobility-division/commercial-radio-operator-license-program
NMEA FCC C.O.L.E.M. PRICING $50 for first 2 elements chosen and $25 for each additional element
NMEA is an authorized COLEM (Commercial Operator License Examination Manager) approved by the FCC to administer examinations on their behalf. Please visit the following link for more information on specific test elements
https://www.fcc.gov/wireless/bureau-divisions/mobility-division/commercial-radio-operator-license-program
NMEA FCC C.O.L.E.M. PRICING $50 for first 2 elements chosen and $25 for each additional element
- FCC GROL/RADAR ENDORSEMENT-
- FCC Element-1- 24 questions
- FCC Element-3- 100 questions
- FCC Element-8 - 50 questions.
- Total number of test questions, 174 with 4hr time limit. Test fee- $75.00
- Element 6 100
- Element 7 100
- Element 7R 50
- NMEA CMET- PREREQUISITE REQUIRED: NMEA will confirm a current GROL & RADAR ENDORSEMENT exists. Applicants will receive one download of the NMEA 0400 Installation Standards. Total number of test questions 150 with 2hour time limit. Test fee- $100.00 for NMEA Members and $300.00 for Non Members.
- NMEA CMET/GROL/RADAR ENDORSEMENT- NMEA CMET Test & FCC Element 1, 3 & 8 combined and includes one download of NMEA 0400 Installation Standards. Total number of question 300 with 4.5hr time limit. Test fee- $175.00 for NMEA Members and $375.00 for Non Members. NOTE: Applicant has the choice of dividing into 3-100 question tests as follows however full payment is required in advance and student has maximum of 30 days between taking each test:
