Module 4B: Radio survey qualifications
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Module 4B: Radio survey qualifications

 Surveys may be done by a professional radio installation inspection service company approved and monitored by the RO according to an established and documented programme. This programme is to include the definition of the specific requirements the company and its radio technicians are to satisfy, including, inter alia, requirements for internal tutored training covering at least:

  • radiotelephony;
  • radiotelegraphy;
  • GMDSS;
  • initial and renewal surveys.

Radio technicians carrying out surveys should have successfully completed, as a minimum, at least one year of relevant technical school training, the internal tutored training programme of his/her employer and at least one year of experience as an assistant radio technician. For exclusive radio surveyors to the RO, equivalent requirements as above apply.


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