12956036 WPC RTRA Exam Form

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CERTIFICATE OF PROFICIENCYEXAMINATIONS

LIST OF CONTENTS

Application Forms :

1) C.O.P.-1 (COP Application Form for Admission to Examination for a Certificate

of Proficiency in Radio Telephony Restricted (Aeronautical).

2) AF-1 (COP Application Form for permission to operate a Radio TelephoneStation on-board India Aircraft against Foreign FRTOL).

3) C.O.P.-2 (COP Application Form for Admission to GMDSS Maritime Examination)

Application Form for Renewal of Certificate of Proficiency

(COP) Licence:

C.O.P.23 (COP Renewal Form-For Radio Telegraphy/Telephony Aeronautical/Maritime

Services).

Guidelines for Renewal of Maritime COP Licences.

Guidelines for Renewal of Aeronautical COP Licences.

Radio Telephony Restricted (Aeronautical) Examination:

Syllabus and List/Addresses of RTR(Aeronautical) Examination Centres.

Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) Maritime

Examination:

Pattern of GMDSS Examination and List/Addresses of Approved/Recognised GMDSS

Institutes to impart course/training etc.

Guidelines for approval of Training Institute for impartingTraining for GMDSS General Operators CertificateCourse Intake, Staff requirements, Teaching facilities and equipments, manual & other

publications, Application for an Experimental Licence and Import Licence
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APPLICATION FORMS


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COP-1

IMPORTANT: APPLICATIONS NOT SUBMITTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS

GIVEN IN PAGE 7 WILL NOT BE ENTERTAINED *

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

FORM OF APPLICATION

For

ADMISSION TO EXAMINATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF PROFICIENCY IN

RADIO-TELEPHONY RESTRICTED (AERONAUTICAL)

The form when completed should be sent to:

The Assistant Wireless Advisor to the

Govt. of India,

WPC Regional Licencing Office,(Respective RLO as mentioned in the examination

schedule.)

(For use by the Office)

Roll No.

To be filled in by the applicant

Name & Postal address of applicant.

(Tel. no. & E-Mail address, if any)...

(a) Centre* (b) Class of Examination & Part. (Tick whichever applicable)

RTR (Aero) Full: RTR (Aero) Pt.I: Note:- Pt. I - Renewal by Test (copy of Indian Licence/ Foreign

Licence and Indian Permit to be submitted along with application.

Original Licence should be produced during examination forverification)

(c) Month of examination:

(d) Details of Bank Draft. @

(i) Name of State Bank of India branch.

(ii) No. and date (iii) Amount:-

(e) State, if appearing in any other class of COP Examination. (Tick appropriate box)

No. Yes. Specify class if yes:-______________________________________________________________________________

*Name of the centre, duly notified.

@The Bank Draft should be obtained from any branch of the STATE BANK OF INDIA and

drawn in favor of PAO (HQ), DOT, NEW DELHI payable at STATE BANK OF INDIA,

NEW DELHI, Parliament Street, New Delhi. Service Branch (Code 7687). In case of payment

from Delhi, Bankers cheque from State Bank of India is also acceptable.


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1. Name of Applicant (In Block Letters) NAME SURNAME

Name in Hindi, if possible.

2. Full postal address to which

Communication to be sent

3. Permanent Home Address

4. Contact No. and E-Mail address if any

5. Description of Applicant:

(a) Height Metres Centimeters(b) Colour of eyes

(c) Colour of hair

(d) Complexion(e) Mark of Identification

6. Date of Birth: (*Please attach attested

copy of your School Leaving Certificate orMatriculation Certificate) (Applicant should be of 18 years of age)

7. Place of birth (with District and State)

8. Name of State to which you belong

9. (a) Are you a citizen of India by birth and /or domicile

Note: A certificate to this effect in the form given at page 4 of the application may obtain from

persons duly authorised from time to time by the Central Government.

(b) If not, to which country you belong?

10. Fathers name, address and nationality (if dead, stateLast address)

11. Particulars of Certificates of Competency/ProficiencyIf any, already held by the applicant:

Class of Certificate No. and date of issue Authority by whom issued


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12. Educational Qualification of the Candidate(Please attach proof, a copy duly attested by a Gazetted officer of Central or State Govt.)

DECLARATION

1. I hereby solemnly declare that the foregoing facts are true and correct and nothing is falsetherein and nothing material has been concealed there from. I also agree that in case anyinformation given by me herein before is found false at later date, the certificate and licence to

operate, if granted will be cancelled.

2. I further solemnly give an undertaking that I will not either directly or indirectly divulge toany person, except when lawfully authorised or directed to do so, the purport or any message

which I may transmit or receive by means of any wireless apparatus operated by me or which may

come to my knowledge in connection with the operation of the said apparatus.

3. I have carefully read and understood the rules contained in the Indian Wireless Telegraphy

(Commercial Radio Operators Certificates of Proficiency and licence to operate WirelessTelegraphy) Rules, 1954 and undertake to abide by them.

Signature of Witness Signature of applicant

Name (in Capital Letters) Name (in Capital Letters)

Address : Date :

Place :

Date :

Place :(To be witnessed by any responsible person)

I enclosed the following documents:

(i) Bank Draft for Rs.

(ii) Character and Nationality Certificate

(iii) Domicile Certificate, if any required.(iv) Proof of Age (Applicant should be above 18 years of age on the date of commencement of

the examination)(v) Photographs stamps size 3x4 cms Two Nos. (One should be pasted in the space provided

in the Attendance Sheet, page no.6, and the second one should be enclosed in an envelope

and secured to the application form).

(vi) Enclosed a self addressed and stamped (Rs.5/- only) envelope of size 23X10 cm.

Signature of applicant


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*CERTIFICATE OF CHARACTER AND NATIONALITY

Certified that I have known Shri

Son of Shri..for the last...years

months. He bears a good moral character and is of .nationality.He is not related to me.

Place: Signature

Date: Name (in Capital Letters)

Designation & Address with Stamp

This certificate should be from any one of the following:

1. Gazetted Officer of Central or State Governments.2. Member of Parliament or State Legislature3. Sub-Divisional Magistrate/Officer or Tehasildar


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(This page will be posted to the candidate. Therefore it should be on a separate sheet of

paper)

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA, MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS & INFORMATION

TECHNOLOGY (WPC WING), Regional Licensing Office, ..

ADMISSION CERTIFICATE

Shri is hereby admitted to the following examination:

Examination Centre Roll No. Date Time

RTR (A)

1. Candidates must carefully study the following instructions for strict compliance:

i) No candidate will be admitted to the Examination Hall after half an hour from the

commencement of examinationii) Candidates should bring their own pen, ink, pencil, erasures and drawing

instruments.

iii) Candidates shall not be allowed the help of any scribe to write answers for them.iii) No candidate shall be permitted to leave the Examination Hall unless half an hour

has elapsed after the commencement of the paper.

iv) Candidates are not allowed to take mobile phone to the examination hall.

2. If the candidate is found guilty of impersonation or using or attempting to use unfair means in

the Examination Hall, he is liable to criminal prosecution and/or he may be debarred eitherpermanently or for a specified period from appearing in the examination.

THE CANDIDATES MUST ABIDE BY ANY OTHER INSTRUCTIONS WHICH MAY

BE GIVEN TO THEM BY THE CHIEF EXAMINER OR THE INVIGILATING OFFICER.

For Assistant wireless Adviserto the Government of India

Candidate to write his postal address:

ToShri.


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(Please use an exclusive/separate sheet for this pageGOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY(WIRELESS PLANNING & COORDINATION WING)

ATTENDANCE SHEET

(To be filled by the Candidate, preferably typed and should be on a separate sheet of paper)

Class of Exam: Click the respective box.

Part I only

Part I & II

Name of the Centre:

Paste recent

Photograph 3X4 cmhere. The

photograph should

be signed and datedon the front.

FOR OFFICE USE ONLY

Roll No:

Sl no of Lic. .

RTR(A) Lic. No

Date:..

1. Name of the Candidate in BLOCK LETTERS2. Postal address where the licence to be posted.

3. Fathers name.

4. Date of birth.

5. Place of birth.

6. Nationality.

7. Height in mtrs. 8. Colour of eye. 9.Colour of hair

10.Complexion

11.Mark(s) of identification

12. Particulars of Certificate of Proficiency Licence, if any, already held by the applicant.

(a) Class of Licence. (b) No. and date of Licence. (c) Issued by.

Date Subject Signature of the Candidate

1 2 3

Part I

Part II


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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

(WIRELESS PLANNING & COORDINATION WING)

INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CANDIDATES FOR FILLING IN THE APPLICATION FOR

ADMISSION TO EXAMINATIONS FOR CERTIFICATE OF PROFICIENCY IN

RADIO-TELEPHONE RESTRICTED (AERONAUTICAL)

1. Application duly completed should reach the Assistant Wireless Adviser to Govt. of

India, WPC Regional Licencing Office of the respective region as mentioned in the

schedule of the examination by the prescribed due date. Applications received,without proper enclosures and after the due date, will summarily be rejected.

Further, NO enquiry or correspondence will be entertained on the matter. Also

applications otherwise not in order in any manner would also be rejected summarily

without entertaining any correspondence in this regard.

2. Every application form should be accompanied by:-

(i) Two identical copies of the recent photographs of the candidate. The photographs shouldbe of head and shoulders only (full face) and 3 X 4 cms size. They should be duly signed

and dated in ink on the front and one of them enclosed in a small open envelop. The othershould be pasted on the right hand top of the attendance sheet enclosed. The name and

complete address should be written on the back of the photographs enclosed in the open

envelope.(ii) The nationality and character certificate in the prescribed format from one of the officers

listed below:-

a) Gazetted Officers of Central or State Governments.b) Member of Parliament or MLA, MLC of State Governmentc) Sub-Divisional Magistrate/Officer

d) Tehasildar of Naib/Deputy Tehasildar authorized to exercise magisterial powers.(iii) Evidence of age (e.g. Attested copy of Matriculation Certificate or School leaving

Certificate).

(iv) Examination fee in the form of SBI Demand Draft.

(v) Domicile Certificate, in case a candidate is an Indian not by birth, issued by competentauthority, either in original or copies duly attested.

(vi) Enclose a self addressed and stamped (Rs.5/- only) envelope of size 23X10 cm.

3. Candidates address, at which he desires to receive his admission Certificate, should be

written in the space provided on the blank admission Certificate form.

4. (i) The prescribed fee should be paid only by a crossed BANK DRAFT OF STATE BANKOF INDIA. The Bank Draft should be obtained from any branch of the STATE BANK OF

INDIA, and drawn in favor ofPAO (HQ), DOT, NEW DELHI payable at STATE BANK

OF INDIA, Parliament Street, New Delhi. Service Branch (Code 7687). In case ofpayment from Delhi, Bankers cheque from State Bank of India is also acceptable.

(ii) In no case, Bank Draft drawn on any other banks/Cheques will be accepted. Defaced or

mutilated Bank Drafts will also not be accepted.(iii) Fees for the different classes of Certificates of Proficiency Examination is Rs. 50/- only.


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5. There is no minimum educational qualification prescribed for appearing fro these

examinations. It should however, be emphasized that the syllabus for these examinations

is such, as would require a sound educational qualification at least up to Matriculationstandard with Mathematics and Physics as subject for a candidate efficiently study them.

Particular attention of intending candidates is, therefore, drawn to the necessity for a good

general education as a perquisite for attempting these examinations. It is also emphasized

that during the examination the proficiency in English language also will be considered.

6. The language of the examination will be English.

7. No claim for a refund of the examination fees will be entertained, nor can it be held in

reserve for any subsequent Certificate of Proficiency Examination.

8. For detailed syllabus and form of Examination, candidates are advised to refer to the

pamphlet, Indian Wireless Telegraphy (Commercial Radio Operators, Certificate of

proficiency and Licence to Operate wireless Telegraphy) Rules 1954 available at theprescribed cost from the Controller, Government of India Publication Branch, New Delhi-

110001 or any of its branches or authorised agents.

9. Certificate of Proficiency Examinations are qualifying examinations only. These are notmeant for filling up any vacancy or imparting training.

10. Examination conducted at various Centres during one particular session, if any, will beconsidered as one and the same examination. Application for the COP examination shall

be considered for one centre only during a particular session.

11. Failure to comply with the above instructions will render the applications liable to berejected. No representations on rejected applications will be entertained, in any

manner whatsoever.

13. Candidates are not allowed to take mobile phone to the examination hall.

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Form AF-1

APPLICATION FORM FOR PERMISSION TO OPERATE

A RADIO TELEPHONE STATION ON BOARD INDIAN

AIRCRAFT AGAINST -- FOREIGN FRTOLNote: Before filing in the application, please see the instructions given overleaf.

1. FRTO Licence No. & date of issue :

2. FRTOL issuing authority :

3. Name (as recorded in the foreign FRTO) :

4. Name (as recorded in the passport) :

5. Are the names as given at Sl. 3 & 4 :

Identical? (YES/NO)

6. Name in Hindi :

7. Nationality :

8. Does the validity period of the relevant :VISA cover the date(s) on which the

Examination for foreign FRTO was

Undertaken? (YES/NO)

9. Indian passport Number :

10. VISA Number :

11. Contact Tel. No. and E-Mail Address, if any:

12. Are all the required papers enclosed

with the application ? (YES/NO) :

Declaration:

I hereby solemnly declare that the aforementioned facts as well as the papers enclosed

herewith are true and correct and nothing is false therein, and that nothing material has been

concealed there from. I also agree that in case any information given by me herein before isfound false at a later date, the permission granted to me to operate a Radio Telephone Station on

Board Indian Aircraft will be cancelled, and that I will be subject to punishment/penalty as

specified under the Indian Telegraph Act in force.

Name, Contact Address, Tel.No. & email address, if any (Signature of the Applicant)

. Name:

Date: Place:


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Instructions for filling in the application form:

1. (Ref Sl.1,2,3,4,10&11 of the application form)

The applicant should provide the information as required.

2. (Ref Sl. 5 of the application form)The name recorded against Sl. 3 & 4 should be identical, except as noted below, and hence the

response against Sl. 5 should be YES.

Exception: The name recorded against Sl. 3 (Sl. 4) may begin with the surname first, followed by

remaining part(s) of the name, whereas the name recorded against Sl. 4 (Sl. 3) may have surname

at the end. For example, if the Name is ABC LMN XYZ, where XYZ is surname, the followingcombination is permissible.

Name (as recorded in FRTO) : XYZ, ABC, LMN or XYZ ABC LMNAnd

Name (as recorded in the Passport : ABC LMN XYZ

orName (as recorded in the FRTO) : ABC LMN XYZ

And

Name (as recorded in the Passport : XYZ, ABC LMN or XYZ ABC LMN

Except for the above difference in the name, no other difference is acceptable to the Ministry. In

the case of there being any difference, it is the responsibility of the applicant to get his/her namecorrected by the foreign FRTO issuing authority. (No other approach in this regard is acceptable).

3. (Ref Sl.6 and Declaration of the application form)The applicant should put his signature exactly the same way against Sl. 6 and at the bottom of theDeclaration as made in the foreign FRTO.

4. (Ref Sl. 7 of the application form)The applicant should record his/her name in Hindi, preferably as recorded in the

Certificate/Degree awarded by the School Examination Board/University. In case the applicant

does not record his/her name in Hindi, the Ministry will make the necessary translation of thename in Hindi, and any subsequent request to rectify the error, if any arising out of

inappropriate/inaccurate translation of the name, may not be entertained by the Ministry.

5. (Ref Sl. 8 of the application form)The response to Sl.8 should be YES. If the response is not YES, the application will be treated as

incorrect/incomplete, and hence will not be acted upon by the Ministry.

6. (Ref Sl. 9 of the application)

(A) The applicant is required to submit the duly attested xerox copies of the following

documents/papers: (I) Foreign FRTO (all the pages); (ii) Passport (only those pages


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supporting the personal particulars recorded in the foreign FRTO, and the VISA for thecountry where from the FRTO was issued); (iii) A Bank draft of Rs. 50/- obtained from any

branch of the STATE BANK OF INDIA, and drawn in favour of "PAY AND ACCOUNTS

OFFICER (HQ), DEPARTMENT OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS, NEW DELHI

PAYABLE AT THE STATE BANK OF INDIA, New Delhi Main Branch, Parliament Street,New Delhi (code 691) or Service Branch (code 7687) (in case of payment from New Delhi,

Bankers cheque from STATE BANK OF INDIA is also acceptable).

(B) Every xeroxed page, as mentioned in (A) above, should be attested by either (I) a gazettedofficer of the Central or State Government, or (ii) a Member of Parliament of State

Legislature (The applicant should ensure that the person attesting the paper(s) should record

his/her name as well as complete postal address. Attestation by any person other thanmentioned here is not acceptable)

(C) All the xeroxed pages should be legible in particular the passport number should be easily

readable on the xerox copies of the passport FRTO licence number should be recorded onevery xerox page of the FRTO by the person attesting the FRTO.

7. General instruction/information:

(A) The application should be duly typed and the envelope containing the application should besuperscribed in bold letters with PERMIT AGAINST FRTO

(B) The incomplete/incorrect application may not be responded to by the Ministry.

(C) Processing of correct application may take about 8 weeks.(D) Application duly completed should reach the Assistant Wireless Adviser to Govt. of

India, WPC Wing, COP Section, Department of Telecom, 619, Sanchar Bhawan,

20, Ashoka Road, New Delhi-110001.

Note: The application form can be typed and distributed freely as long as the format and contentis strictly followed.


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C.O.P. - 2

Government of India

Ministry of Communications & Information Technology

Wireless Planning & Coordination Wing

FORM OF APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION TO EXAMINATION FOR AWARD OF

Global Maritime Distress & Safety System (GMDSS)GENERAL OPERATORS(GOC) CERTIFICATE

1. Name of Applicant (in Block letters) :

2. Fathers Name :

1. Full Postal Address for communication :

4. Marks of Identification :

5. Date of Birth (Attach an attested copy of :

School Leaving Certificate or Matriculation Certificate)

6. a) Are you a citizen of India by Birth and /or Domicile :

b) If not, to which country you belong (attach attested copy of Passport) :

7. Whether copy of requisite Qualification Cerificate attached:

(i) 10+2 certificate : No. Date

OR (ii)COP/COC/COS: No. Date of expiry:

8. ( i ) Demand Drafts Number/Date/Amount :(ii) Issue Branch with Code No. :

DECLARATION

I hereby solemnly declare that the foregoing facts are true and correct and nothing is false

therein and nothing material has been concealed therefrom. I also agree that in case any

information given by me herein before is found false at later date, the certificate and licence tooperate, if granted, will be cancelled.

I also certify that I shall maintain Secrecy of correspondence as required under the Rules.

Place: Signature of the applicant

Date: Name (in Block letters)

1. Certified that the particulars furnished by the candidate above are true to the best of my

knowledge and behalf.

2. Certified that the candidate above has undergone/has not undergone prescribed training.

Date: (PRINCIPAL)


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FOR OFFICE USE ONLY

Roll Number allotted :

Centre : NEW DELHI

Date of Examination :

Marks obtained : Part I ..

Part II .

Result : Passed/Failed

(Witness Signature) Signature of Examination-in-Charge

Certificate/Licence Number Issued

Validity of Certificate/Licence

Signature of AWA to Govt. of India


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ATTENDANCE SHEET CUM RESULT SHEET

GMDSS GOC LICENCE NO.:

PHOTOGRAPH DATE OF ISSUE :

AWA TO GOI

1. NAME: (a) in Hindi: (b) in English:

2. FATHERS NAME (In Eng) :

3. DATE OF BIRTH :

4. PLACE OF BIRTH :

5. NATIONALITY :

6 (a) HEIGHT (In Cms) ______ (b) COLOUR OF EYES ____________ (c) COLOUR OF

HAIR________________ (d) COMPLEXION________________

7. MARKS OF IDENTIFICATION: ________________________________

8. QUALIFICATION: (a) 10+2:

(i) Certificate No.: _________________ Dated: _____________

(ii) Marks Shee No: _________________(b) IN CASE OF COC, COP, COS Licence No. _________________valid till: ____________

9. PERMANENT ADDRESS ___________________________________________________

(WITH PIN CODE) ___________________________________________________10. CONTACT TEL. NO./E-MAIL : ___________________________________________

CENTRE : ROLL NO.:

Signature of the candidate Date : Marks Result Signature of the

Examiner : Exam-I-C/Examiner

PART:I (Written) :

PART: II (Sec.A) :(Commercial Wkg.) :

PART: II Practical :

Examiner DGS :Examiner, WPC :

Exam.-in-Charge :

Prov. GOC. Lic. No.--------------------------------- Issued on:---------------------------------------Note: Staple two identical colour photographs with name, on reverse side with this form and paste

one above. Necessary undertaking wherever necessary must be attached by provisionally admitted

candidates.


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DECLARATION

I hereby solemnly declare that the foregoing facts are true and correct and nothing isfalse therein and nothing has been concealed therefrom. I also agree that in case any

information given by me herein before is found false at a later date, the certificate and licence

to operate, if granted, will be cancelled.

I also certify that I shall maintain secrecy of correspondence as required under the

Rules.

Place Signature of the Applicant

Date Name

(in block letters)

1. Certified that the particulars furnished by the candidate

Shri__________________________________ above are true to the best of my knowledge

and belief.

2. Certified that the candidate has undergone prescribed training from ________ to

_________.

Signature (.)Name

Place: Chief Course Coordinator GMDSS

Name of the InstituteDate: Stamp of the Institute :


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FOR FOREIGN NATIONALS

PERSONAL PARATICULARS OF APPLICANT(To be submitted in six copies)

1. (a) SURNAME : NATIONALITY :

(b) NAME: PLACE OF BIRTH:

2. DATE OF BIRTH:

3. FATHERS NAME:

4 (a) PRESENT FULL ADDRESS : PERMANENT ADDRESS :

(IN INDIA)

CITY : CITY :STATE : STATE:

5 (a) PASSPORT NO: DATE: VALID UPTO:

(b) VISA NO. : DATE: VALID UPTO:

6. PURPOSE & PERIOD OF STAY IN INDIA:

Alongwith Full Address

7.(a) DO YOU BELONG TO DEFENCE FORCES :

OF YOUR COUNTRY?

8. ANY OTHER INFORMATION :

I hereby solemnly declare that the foregoing facts are true and correct and nothing is false

therein and nothing material has been concealed there from. I also agree that in case any

information given by me is found false at a later, the certificate and licence to operate, if granted,

will be cancelled.

Name & Signature of Applicant

Place :Dated :


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Form of application for Renewal of

COP Licence

(Radio Telegraphy/Telephony

In

Aeronautical/Maritime Services)


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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF COMMUNICTIONS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

(Wireless Planning & Coordination Wing)

Form of application for Renewal of COP Licence(Radio Telegraphy/Telephony in Aeronautical/Maritime Services)

To operate/endorse in the Certificate of Proficiency under the Indian Wireless Telegraphy

(Commercial Radio Operators Certificate of proficiency and Licence to Operate wireless

Telegraphy) Rules 1954

1. Name in full (in block letters)

2. Postal address in full

(Contact No. and E-Mail address, if any)

3. Nationality (Indicate by birth or domicile)

4. Particulars of the State Bank of India Draft enclosed with the application

Name of the Bank Number and Date Amount

5. Particulars of Certificate(s) of *Competency/Proficiency held by the applicant:

Class and Registration Service Maritime/Aero- By whom issued Date of last Remarks Number of Certificate nautical renewal/Date of

Expiry of Licence

6. Details of experience during the last three years:

From To Designation of the post Name and address of the Nature of duties perfor-Held Employer med (See Para G on

page 4)


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DECLERATION

1. I hereby solemnly declare that the foregoing facts are true and correct and nothing is falsetherein and nothing material has been concealed there from. I also agree that in case any

information given by me herein before is found false at later date, the certificate and licence to

operate, if granted, will be cancelled.

2. I further solemnly give an undertaking that I will not either directly or indirectly divulge to

any person, except when lawfully authorized or directed to do so, the purport of any message

which I may transmit or receive by means of any wireless apparatus operated by me or which maycome to my knowledge in connection with the operation of the said apparatus.

3. I have carefully read and understood the rules contained in the Indian Wireless Telegraphy(Commercial Radio Operators Certificates of Proficiency and licence to operate Wireless

Telegraphy) Rules, 1954 and undertake to abide by them.

Date Signature of applicant

Name (in Block Letters)

*Certified that the particulars entered above are correct.

Signature

Name in Block CapitalsStation

Dated Designation

Office Stamp

*Attested by Gazetted Officer(s)/Appropriate Authority (ies) (such as D.G.C.A. / D.G. Shipping

etc.)* THE CERTIFYING AUTHORITY SHOULD SATISFY ITSELF FULLY AS TO THEACCURACY OF THE PARTICULARS CONTAINED IN COLUMNS 1 TO 6 ABOVE.


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NOTES:-

(a) The renewal fee is Rs.50. In case the holder of the licence does not apply for its renewal

prior to the date of expiry of the licence, he may apply for the renewal of licence

subsequently also, but within a period of two years after the date of expiry of the licence onpayment of a surcharge at the rate of Rs. 15 for every half year or part thereof, however,

the licence in such case shall be renewed only for a period of three years from the date of

expiry of licence.

(b) The renewal application alongwith prescribed fee should be sent to The Assistant Wireless

Adviser to the Govt. of India, Wireless Planning and Coordination Wing, COP Section,Department of Telecom, 619, Sanchar Bhawan, 20, Ashoka Road, New Delhi-110001. The

application for further renewal may be submitted within three months period preceding the

date of termination of the licence and in no case before the above three months period.

(c) The renewal fee is payable by means of a BANK DRAFT only which should be obtainedfrom any branch of THE STATE BANK OF INDIA and drawn in favour of PAY AND

ACCOUNTS OFFICER (HQ) DEPARTMENT OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS, andpayable at the STATE BANK OF INDIA, SERVICE BRANCH, PARLIAMENT STREET,

NEW DELHI, (Code No. 7687). In no case Bank Draft drawn on any other bank or

cheques etc. will be accepted. Mutilated or defaced Bank Drafts will not be accepted.

(d) Applicants at the time of application should furnish the certificate from their last employer,

and those who are not employed may submit attested true copies of contents (attested by aGazetted officer of Central or State Govt.) of their Personal Log Book (For Aeromobile

Licence Renewal)/Continuous Discharge Certificate or three months Maritime Experience

(For Maritime Licence Renewal) of the relevant period i.e. during the last 3 years periodprior to the date of expiry of licence, including the first page bearing the name ofcandidate.

(e) Full details of duties for the post held, should be given.In the case of Licences in the Aeronautical mobile service, the number of hours of flying

experience (minimum of 30 hours flying RT experience for pilots during the 3 years period

prior to the date of expiry of licence) as Radio Telephony Operator, as appropriate shouldbe clearly specified.

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(f) Original Certificates should not be sent with the application.

In accordance with para 10 (ii) and 10 (iii) of Indian Wireless Telegraphy (CommercialRadio Operators Certificates of Proficiency and Licence to Operate Wireless Telegraphy)

Rules, 1954, the licence can be renewed, if the holder:

Para 10(ii) has a total experience of more than 3 months within 3 years prior to the date ofexpiry of licence (in case of Ground Aero RT Operation).

Para 10 (iii) Satisfies the Central Government by re-examination or otherwise, that he still

possesses all of the qualifications specified in this certificate.

EXPLANATION:

For the purpose of this rule, the expression experience means the experience gained at a

mobile station in the Maritime or Aeronautical Mobile Service as adequate for a Radio Officer orWireless Operator or experience gained as an operator of Radio-telegraph apparatus at a Radio-

Telephony/Telegraph Station maintained on land for communication with mobile stations in theMaritime or Aeronautical Mobile Service, as being appropriate to the licence, which is sought to

be renewed.

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Guidelines for Renewal of Maritime COP Licences.

Application in Form No. COP 23 duly completed is to be submitted not more than three months

before the date of expiry of the Licence, along with the following.

a) Bank Draft of Rs. 50/- from STATE BANK OF INDIA drawn in favor of Pay &

Accounts Officer(HQ), Department of Telecommunication payable at Service Branch

(Code 7687), New Delhi.

b) (i) Experience Certificate as per Performa given below, showing details of employment

during last three years preceding the date of expiry of the licence in case of Personsengaged in the maintenance of Radio Telegraph/Radio Telephone equipment in the

Maritime Mobile Service.

In case of Persons engaged in duties in a Ship/Vessel, Photo Copy of CDC, duly attested

by a Gazetted Officer and clearly indicating the name of person to whom it belongs.

(3 months of experience in the Maritime Mobile Service)

2(a) Late fee @ Rs. 15/- per 6 months or part thereof as late fee will be charged if applicationfor Renewal is received after the date of expiry of the Licence.

Licence can be renewed only within a Period of two years after the date of the expiry of the

Licence after payment of late fee as mentioned above failing which the licence is deemed

to have lapsed.

Certificate

Ref No Date .

This is to certify that Shri/Smt/Miss .. holder ofCOP Licence No. has been serving in our organization as from to .. It is also certified that as a part of his duties, he/she

has successfully carried out Radio Telephony/Telegraphy Operation/ Maintenance related to

Maritime Radio Communication for more than three months time during the above period.

Date:

Place:

( )

Name & Designation with Stamp

Tel No:

Note: 1. Certificate must be issued by competent authority and submitted in original.

2. Certificate must be on letter pad.

Guidelines for Renewal of Aeronautical COP Licences.


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1. Application in the Form No. COP 23 duly completed is to be submitted not morethan three months before the date of expiry of the Licence, alongwith the following

2. Bank Draft of Rs. 50/- drawn from STATE BANK OF INDIA in favour of Pay &Accounts Officer (HQ), Department of Telecommunication Payable at Service Branch

(Code 7687), New Delhi.

3 (i) Experience * Certificate as per proforma given below, showing details of

employment during the last three years preceding the date of expiry of the licence.Photo copy of Flying logbook, duly attested by a Gazetted Officer and clearly

indicating the name of person to whom it belongs is required to be furnished. A

certificate from the employer is required to be produced in the case of personsengaged in the maintenance of Radio Telephone equipment in the Aeromobile

Service.

Minimum Experience required:

Aeromobile:

(a) 30 hours of flying experience for CPL holders during three years preceding

expiry of licence.

OR

Flying experience of 20 hours during three years preceding the expiry of

licence out of which 10 hours will be during the year immediately preceding

the expiry of licence.(as applicable to P1,P2 etc)

(b) 15 hours of flying experience for Hobby flyers.

* (Attested copy of first page and relevant pages ofLog Book to be enclosed for flying experience)

(ii) For RT Ground personnel: More than 3 months experience of Radio Telephony

operation on the ground station either as Flight Despatcher or as Aircraftmaintenance Engineer/Officer during the last 3 yrs period preceding the date of

expiry of RTR (A) licence (Certificate from the employer to be enclosed, stating

the name, designation, the RTR(A) certificate number, the above requisite RadioTelephony operation experience and the period of employment etc. as per the

prescribed proforma,)

(iii) If the licencee does not have requisite experience he has to appear for the

Commercial Working Test i.e. Part-I of RTR (Aero) Examination.

4. Late fee @ Rs. 15/- per 6 months or part thereof as late fee will be charged if

application for Renewal is received after the date of expiry of the Licence.

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5. Licences can be renewed only within a Period of two years after the date of the

expiry of the Licence with payment of late fee as mentioned at above failingwhich the licencee shall have to appear for commercial working test i.e. part-I of

RTR(Aero) examination.

6. For Renewal of permit,(issued on the basis of foreign FRTOs) two Passport size

photographs, photocopy of permit issued earlier and licence issued by other

administrations attested by a Gazetted Officer with experience as per para b(i)

above, are to be submitted.

7. Logbook is required to be submitted for verification wherever called for.

8. Original licence with renewal application form need NOT be submitted.

* All the pages of Log Book are required to be signed by Licensee. Summary of LogBook is invariably signed by the licensee and countersigned by the competent authority.

EXPERIENCE CERTIFICATE

(For Renewal of RTR (A) licences)


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No: Dated:

This is to certify that Mr./Ms ______________________________________ holder

of RTR(A) Licence No .________________has been serving in our organization as(designation)_________________________________ (date) from ______________ (date) to

_________________.

It is also certified that as part of his/ her duties,

He/ She has successfully operated Radio telephony operation for more than three(3)months time during the last 3 years period prior to the expiry (date) __________ of the above

RTR(A) Licence No. _______________ in connection with Operation and maintenance of

Aircraft Radio Telephony equipments.

OR

He/She has successfully carried out flying of Aircraft for more than 30 hours timeduring the last three years period prior to expiry (date) ________ of the above RTR(A)

Licence No. ___________

OR

He/ She has successfully carried out Flight Despatch Radio Telephony operation for

more than three (3) months time during the last 3 years period prior to the expiry

(date)___________ of the above RTR(A) Licence No.______________

( )Name & Designation

Tel.No.

NOTE:

1. The above Certificate must be issued by the authorities of the rank of Dy. General

Manager and above & submitted in original.2. Copy of this certificate to be endorsed to DGCA, New Delhi.

3. Certificate must be issued on the printed letter head of Organisation/company

with reference No. and date.

4. This Ministry has the right to refer the certificate to DGCA at any time forverifying the authority of the organization to issue such certificates.

5. This Ministry has the right at any time to call for the basic documents as proof for

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SYLLABUS

AND

LIST/ADDRESS OF EXAMINATION CENTRES

Syllabus of the RTR(Aero) Examination

Radio Telephone Operators Certificate (Restricted)

Aeronautical Mobile Service

PATTERN OF EXAMINATION:

The examination will consist of the following two parts:-

Part-I Practical test in Regulations and Procedure 100 Marks

A practical test will be conducted over a synthetic R/T circuit. Candidates will be

required to use phonetic alphabets and general procedure for radio telephone working.Candidates will be required to carry out communications associated with mobile and/or base

stations. Typical examples of what the candidates are expected to carry out are: Preparation

of messages for transmission, exchange of traffic, use of priorities requesting D/F assistance,obtaining meteorological information, position reports, distress urgency, safety and D/F

procedure.

Part-II Oral examination in(a) Regulations and Procedure }

} - 100 Marks

(b) Radio Principles and Practice }

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(A) Regulations and Procedure: Shall cover the following:

International Telecommunication Convention & Radio Regulations

General and Aeronautical Q Code Signals and other abbreviations ascontained in Annexure 10 (Vol.I & II) of International Civil Aviation

Organisation.

General Radio telephone Communication procedures and radio telephone

communication procedure for distress urgency and direction finding. Procedures for distress communication in Maritime Mobile Service.

Words and figures spelling used in radio telephone.

Licensing requirements of installation and operation of radio apparatus used in

aircraft.

Minimum requirement of radio equipment to be carried on aircraft as

prescribed in Annexure 6 of the International Civil Aviation Organisation andCivil Aviation Authority in India.

Flight Information Regions in India and main Radio Communication andNavigation facilities available together with principal frequencies to be used

for communication and navigation within India. Meteorological codes, pre-flight briefing services and their usages.

Knowledge of notices to airmen issued by the Civil Aviation Authorities in

India as applicable to the Aeronautical mobile and Air traffic Control Services.

Radio Principles & Practice:-

Candidates will be required to have knowledge of Electrical Units such as Volt,

Ampere, Ohm and Watt; Wavelength, frequency and their relationship; Elementary

knowledge of radio frequency propagation, and night frequencies, skip distances, fading,ground shadow and its effect on communication, choice of frequencies to attain maximum

efficiency in handling air ground HF Communications.

General knowledge of systems employed for air-ground communications includingSELCAL operation, inter-communication and announcing systems of aircraft; elementary

knowledge of Radio-navigation Aids, operation of microphones and headphones, Squelch,

AVC, Volume control, tuning of transmitter, simplex and duplex operation; advantages anddisadvantages of Radio telephone communication; limitations of range due to frequency

interference etc.

Note: ( i ) The maximum marks in each Part I and II is 100 and minimum pass is 50 inindividual parts. Candidates who do not qualify in Part I will be considered

failed in the R/T examination.

(ii ) Reference for study (limited to Aeromobile service requirements and allied

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There are many books which cover various aspects of the syllabus; a brief selection which is

given below is for guidance:

(A)ITU Radio Regulations.(B) ICAO Publications:-

a) Annexure - 10 Vol. I & II.

b) DOC 4444 Procedure of Air Navigation Service (PANS) and Air Traffic

Management (ATM)c) DOC 9432 - Manual of Radio Telephony.

d) DOC 8400 - Abbreviations and codes.

(C) AAI/DGCA Publications:-a) Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP).

b) AERADIO.

Suitable book(s) for Radio Communication Principles. Many books areavailable on this subject. The amateur Radio Relay league handbook may be useful for basic

radio understanding.

Note:- (iii) It is recommended that the candidates in their own interest may study the

functioning of a typical modern R/T installation on board a civil passenger aircraft, as well asat the ground station.

LIST/ADDRESS OF RTR (AERONAUTICAL) EXAMINATION

CENTRES

1. Engineer-in-Charge (SRHQ), Southern Regional Headquarters, InternationalMonitoring Station, Perungudi, Chennai-600096. (Tele.No.: 044 -24960234/24960979 FAX 044 24960235)

2. Director (Wireless Monitoring), Monitoring Organisation, E-Wing, III Floor, Pushpa

Bhavan, Madangir Road, New Delhi-110062. (Tel.: 011 2905 4618, 2905 1005 )

3. Indian Airlines Limited, Operational Department, Santacruz Airport, Ville Parle

(East),

Mumbai 400009.

4. Sea Com Marine College, 11 Kendua Main Road, Kolkata -700 004

(Sh. Anish Chakravorty Tel. No. 033 2430 1749/ 6582 FAX 033 -2430 9308 )

5. AP Aviation Academy , Hyderabad Old air port , Hyderabad-500 011

(Phone 040 27753759 & 27752828)


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GMDSS EXAMINATION

LIST OF APPROVED INSTITUTES

MUMBAI

1. Anglo-Eastern Maritime Training Centre, St. Xaviers Technical institute premises,2nd Floor, off Mahim Causeway, Mahim (W), Mumbai 400016 (26837007, Fax:4459970)

2. FOSMA Maritime Institute & Research Organisation, C/o St. Xaviers Technical

institute, Mahim, Mumbai 40016. (Peter Lobo TF 4018866/4018877)

3. LBS College of Advanced Maritime Studies & Research, Hay Bunder, Mumbai 400

033. (Capt. Subramanian TF 3719944/3738048) (Fax; 7379784)

4. Mohd. Yusuf Seaman Welfare Foundation, Jahaz Mahal Annexe, Samundra Point

Estate, Off: Lala Lajpat Rai Marg, Worli, Mumbai 400 018. (Capt. Sitaraman TF7212236/7212097).

5. Maritime Training Institute, Shipping Corporation of India Ltd., 52C, Adi

Shankaracharya Marg, Powai, Mumbai 400 072. (Tel.: 25704222/ 25701342 Fax:5700338).

6. Mumbai Maritime Training Institute, Victor House, 1st Floor, Veera Desai Raod, Nextto Chitralekha House, Andheri (W), Mumbai 400 053 (Capt. C.L. Dubey TF:

6313884 FAX: 6313511).

7. Naval Maritime Academy, INS Kunjali, Bahind US Club, R.C. Church, Colaba,Mumbai 400 005 (Cdr K.S. Mathews). Tel : 22187861, Fax : 22153516).

8. St. Xaviers Technical Institute & Research Organisation, Off Mahim Causeway,Mahim (W), Mumbai 400016. (Tele: 4455937, 4451961, 440359 Fax: 4454482).

9. T.S. Chanakya, Karave, New Mumbai 400 706 (FAX 770 0398) (TF: 7701315,7701571)


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KOLKATA

10. Institute of Marine Radio Officer, Shyampur, Budge Budge, West Bengal -743 319.

(Shri Satkar TF 24701416)

11. Indian Institute of Port Management, 40 Circular Garden, Reach Road, Kolkata

700043 (Tel: 24394123, 24394124)

12. Radio Marine Institute, 6 Gariahat Road South, Dhakuria, Kolkata 700031

(Shri P.K. Roy Tel: 24139251 ; FAX: 24736163)

13. Sea Com Marine College, 11 Kendua Main Road, Kolkata-700 004. (Anish

Chakravortty TF 24301749) (TELE FAX: 033 24309308)

DELHI

14. Applied Research International, Lado Sarai, New Delhi-30(Shri Jeet K. Wadhwa, Tel : 26969825)

15. FOSMAs Maritime Institute & Research Organisation, F-322 A Adarsh House, Lado

Sarai, New Delhi-110 030.(Shri KARANA, TELEFAX: 6601436, 6527975, 6525911, 6528469 6527964,

6601435)

CHENNAI

16. Academy of Maritime Education and Training, 135 East Coast Road, KANTHUR-

603112 (Kind attention: Shri (Capt.) K. Vivekanand, TF 4847617/4844568).

17. Indian Maritime College, 14A, Masilamani Street, T. Nagar, Chennai- 600 017. (Shri

Nandakumar TF 4344482/4342839)

18. Marine Officer Training Academy, No.5 Republic Street, Reddiarpalayam,

Pondicherry-605010. (Tel: 0413-201125).


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Gazette Notification regarding GMDSS Maritime Examination

Government of India

MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS

(Department of Telecommunications)

NOTIFICATION

New Delhi dated the 6th July,1998

G.S.R. 133 - In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 7 of the Indian Telegraph

Act, 1885 (13 of 1885) and in supersession of the Indian Wireless Telegraphy

(Commercial Radio Operators Certificate of Proficiency and licence to operate Global

Maritime Distress and Safety System) Rules, 1994, except as respects things done or

omitted to be done before such supersession, the Central Government hereby makes the

following rules namely:-

1. Short title and commencement: -- (1) These rules may be called, the Indian Wireless

Telegraphy (Commercial Radio Operators certificate of proficiency and licence to operate

Global Maritime Distress and Safety System) Rules, 1997.

(2)They shall come into force from the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.

2. Definitions:- Unless the context otherwise requires, in these rules:-

Convention means the convention of the International Telecommunication Union as

amended from time to time.3. Categories of Certificates and Licences On the result of an examination which may,

from time to time be held by it or by and officer empowered by it in this behalf, the

Central Government may grant (in accordance with the terms of the Convention) thefollowing categories of the Certificates of proficiency or Licence to operate Global

Maritime Distress and Safety System namely:-

(i) First Class Radio Electronic Certificate of Proficiency and Licence

(ii) Second Class Radio Electronic Certificate of Proficiency and Licence

(iii)General Operators Certificate of Proficiency and Licence

(iv)Restricted Operators Certificate of Proficiency and Licence.

4. Eligibility for admission to the examination for licence No person shall be eligible

for admission to an examination held under these rules for grant of a certificate specified

under rule 3 unless such person is

(i) a Citizen of India

(ii) is above the age of eighteen years on the date of examination

(a) has passed all India Senior Secondary School Certificate examination or an equivalentexamination conducted by a recognised board/university with Mathematic and

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or

holds a valid certificate of competency or its equivalent issued or recognized by theDirectorate General of Shipping under the provisions of the Merchant Shipping Act,

1958 (44 of 1958);

or

holds a valid certificate of proficiency or its equivalent issued by the Ministry of

Communications (Wireless Planning & Coordination Wing) under the provisions of

the Indian Wireless Telegraphy (Commercial Radio Operators Cificate of Proficiencyand licence to operate Wireless Telegraphy) Rules, 1954;

iv) has undergone a practical training on Global Maritime Distress and Safety Systemequipments for a period not less than six months in any of the institutes approved by the

Central Government except in case of category of certificates under sub-rule (iii) and sub-

rule (iv) of rule 3 where the practical training may be for a period not less than two weeks.

5. Application: -- An application for admission to an Examination specified in Rule 3above, shall be made to the Central Government or to an officer empowered by it, In this

behalf, in the form prescribed by the Government from time to time, together with all thesubsidiary forms and documents duly filled in and complete in all respect through an

Institute approved by the Central Government in which the candidate had undergone

practical training prescribed by the Central Government.

6. Fee for the examination: -- A candidate for admission to an examination for the grant of

certificates specified the Rule 3 shall pay fees in the following scale namely:

(i) For First Class Radio Electronic Certificate of proficiency and Licence or SecondClass Radio Electronic Certificate of proficiency and Licence:-

a) for Part-I Rupees 1000/-

b) for Part-II and/or Part-III Rupees 1000/-

For General Operators Certificate of Proficiency and Licence or Restricted OperatorsCertificate of Proficiency and Licence:

For Part-I and/or Part-II Rupees 500/-

(Fee for an examination specified above is subject to revision by Central Governmentfrom time to time).

7. EXAMINATION:

(1) The examination for the award of Global Maritime Distress and Safety Systemcertificates specified under rule 3 shall be held in accordance with the terms of the

convention and in the manner determined, from time to time, by the Central

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(2) Any person admitted to the examination and found guilty of impersonation of submitting

fabricated documents which have been tempered with or making statements which are incorrect or false or suppressing material information or otherwise resorting to any other

irregular or improper means for obtaining admissions to the examination may, in addition

to rendering him/herself liable to criminal prosecution, be debarred either permanently or

for a specified period from appearing in any of the examination held for the award of

Global Maritime Distress and Safety System certificate specified under Rule (3).Provided that order under this rule shall not be made unless the person has been given a

reasonable opportunity of making a representation against the action proposed to betaken.

8. VALIDITY OF LICENCES:

Every Licence specified under rule 3 shall be valid for a period of ten years from thedate of issue of the certificate for such licence.

On the expiry of the initial period of the validity of licence under sub-rule (1) it may

be renewed for a further period of five years at a time, if the person to whom such licence is

issued.

i) Pays a fee of Rs. 500/-

ii) Has a total experience of not less than 6 months within 5 years immediately

preceding the date of expiry of a licence and

or

iii) Satisfies the Central Government by re-examination or otherwise that he still

possesses all the eligibilities required for issue of the certificate.

If the holder of a licence, in the opinion of the Central Government has willfully or

negligently provided incorrect or false information for the purpose of re-validation of thelicence, the Central Government may endorse, suspend or cancel the licence.

Provided that no order to suspend or cancel the licence under this rule shall be made

unless the person concerned has been given a reasonable opportunity of making a

representation against the action proposed to be taken.

Explanation:- For the purposes of this rule, the expression experience means the

experience gained at a mobile station in the Maritime or Aeronautical Mobile Service usingGMDSS.

9. ISSUE OF DUPLICATE OR REPLACEMENT OF CERTIFICATES ANDLICENCES:

A holder whose certificate or licence under these rules has been lost, mutilated or

destroyed shall immediately notify the loss to the Central Government. A properly executed

application for duplicate certificate shall be made to the Central Government embodying astatement of the circumstances involved in the loss, mutilation or destruction of the

certificate or licence for which a duplicate is required. If the certificate or licence has been


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lost, the applicant must state that reasonable search has been made for it and further, that in

the event it be found, either the original or the duplicate shall be returned for cancellation.

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The Central Government may issue duplicate copy of any certificate or licence on the

payment of Rs. 500/-.

9. DISCIPLINE OF OPERATORS:

(1) If in the opinion of the Central Government the holders of the Certificate or licence

has wilfully or negligently failed to comply with the provisions of the convention, orof these rules or of any regulations lawfully applicable to him/her in respect of

operation of Radio Apparatus the Central Government may endorse, suspend or

cancel the certificate.

(2) The Central Government may under these rules at any time require the holder of a

certificate of proficiency to produce the same and the holder shall comply with such

requisition.

(3) The Central Government may at any time require the holder of a certificate of

proficiency or licence to be re-examined in order to test his knowledge and ability

and may as a result of such examination, endorse, suspend or cancel the proficiencyor the licence. No fee shall be chargeable for such examination.

(4) Every holder of the certificate under these rules shall observe secrecy of thecorrespondence. A declaration to this effect shall be made by such holder in the

application for admission to the examination for such certificate:

Provided that the Central Government may modify, vary, cancel or revoke any of theconditions governing the issue of GMDSS certificate under these rules either by

sending notice in writing to the holder or by a general notice published in the OfficialGazette or News Paper in New Delhi.

10. Admission and award of proficiency and licence to operate to foreigners:

Notwithstanding anything contained in these Rules, the Central Government may, subject

to such conditions as it may impose from time to time:

( I ) admit a person, who is not a citizen of India to an examination held under

these rules, and

(II) award him/her a certificate of proficiency in wireless telegraphy orcertificate

of licence to operate wireless telegraphy or

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11. RECOGNITION OF CERTIFICATES ISSUED BY OTHER COUNTRIES:

The Central Government may recognize, subject to any conditions as it may prescribefrom time to time, certificate specified under rule 3 issued by a competent authority in

any other country as a certificate of proficiency or licence of the same class issued by it.

12. PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATE:

The Central Government may issue a provisional certificate to the successful candidates

immediately on declaration of the results before issue of regular certificate under these

rules.

13. LANGUAGE:

The Language of the examinations conducted under these rules shall be English.

Sd/-

(T.K. Varada Krishnan)

Assistant Wireless Adviser

to the Government of India

No. R-11014/13/97-LR


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Training for Radio Operators related to theGMDSS GENERAL OPERATORS CERTIFICATE (GOC)

1. General

1.1 The requirements of medical fitness, especially as to hearing, eyesight and speech,should be met by the candidate before training is commenced.

1.2 The training should be relevant to the provisions of the STCW Convention, the

Radio Regulations and SOLAS Convention currently in force, with particular

attention given to provisions for the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System(GMDSS). In developing training requirements, account should be taken of at least

the knowledge and training given in the following paragraphs:

2. Theory

2.1 Knowledge of the general principles and basic factors necessary for safe and efficient

use of all the sub-systems and equipment required in the GMDSS sufficient to

support the practical training provisions given in following paragraph:

2.2 Knowledge of the use, operation and service areas of the GMDSS sub-systems,

including satellite system characteristics, navigational and meteorological warningsystems and selection of appropriate communication circuits.

3. Regulations and Documentation

The operator should have knowledge of:

1 the SOLAS Convention and the Radio Regulations with particular emphasis on;

.1 distress, urgency and safety radiocommunications;

.2 avoiding harmful interference, particularly with distress and safety traffic;

.3 prevention of unauthorised transmissions;

2 Other documents relating to operational and communication procedures for

distress, safety and public correspondence services, including charges,

navigational warnings, and weather broadcasts in the Maritime MobileService and the Maritime Mobile Satellite Service; and


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3 Use of the International Code of Signals and the Standard Marine

Navigational Vocabulary as replaced by the IMO Standard MarineCommunication Phrases.

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4. Watchkeeping and Procedures Training should be given in :

1. Communication procedures and discipline to prevent harmful interference in

the GMDSS sub-systems;

2. Procedures for using propagation prediction information to establish optimumfrequencies for communications;

3. Radiocommunications watch keeping relevant to all GMDSS sub-systems,

exchange of radiocommunications traffic, particularly concerning distress,urgency and safety procedures and radio records;

4. Use of the International Phonetic Alphabet;

5. Monitoring a distress frequency while simultaneously monitoring or working

on at least one other frequency;

6. Ship position-reporting systems and procedures;

7. Radiocommunications procedures of the IMO Merchant Ship Search andRescue Manual (MERSAR);

8. Radio medical systems and procedures;

9. Causes of false distress alerts and means to avoid them.

5. Practical

Practical training should be given in:

1. Correct and efficient operation of all GMDSS sub-systems and equipment

under normal propagation conditions and under typical interference

conditions;

2. Safe operation of all the GMDSS communications equipment and ancillary

devices, including safety precautions;

3. Accurate and adequate keyboard skills for the satisfactory exchange of

communications;

4. Operational techniques for:


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i) receiver and transmitter adjustment for the appropriate mode of

operation, including digital selective calling and direct-printingtelegraphy;

ii) antenna adjustment and re-alignment as appropriate;

iii) use of radio life-saving appliances; and

iv) use of emergeny position indicating radio beacons (EPIRBs)

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4. Miscellaneous

Knowledge of, and/or training in:

1. the English language, both written and spoken, for the satisfactory exchange of

communications relevant to the safety of life at sea;

2. world geography, especially the principal shipping routes, services of Rescue Co-ordination Centres (RCCs) and related communication routes;

3. survival at sea, the operation of life boats, rescue boats, liferafts, buoyant apparatus

and their equipment, with special reference to radio life-saving appliances;

4. fire prevention and fire-fighting with particular reference to the radio installation;

5. preventive measures for the safety of ship and personnel in connection with hazardsrelated to radio equipment, including electrical, radiation, chemical and mechanical

hazards;

6. first aid, including heart-respiration revival technique; and

7. Co-ordinated Universal Time (UTC), global time zones and International Dateline


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Pattern of GMDSS General Operators Certificate Examination

Part-I

Written paper on Technical Theory, Radio Regulations and GMDSS/SOLAS.

The Questions may be approximately 35 (consisting of 10 multiple choice objective

questions in Technical Theory, 20 multiple choice objective question s in Radio Regulations

and 5 questions in GMDSS/SOLAS) and the time allowed is 1 Hour.

Each question in Technical Theory and Radio Regulations carries 1 mark and the

questions in GMDSS/SOLAS will carry 6 marks each.

The Pass percentage in this part is 60%.

Unless qualified in Part I, candidates will not be allowed to appear in subsequent part.

SECTION A OF PART II : COMMERCIAL WORKING TEST

(THESE QUESTIONS MAY BE TREATED ONLY AS GUIDANCE)EXERCISE SCENARIO :

(Instructor acts as the Ship in Distress or a Coast Station sending the Distress Alert Relay)

(Candidates will work as Ship stations in the near vicinity of occurrence of Distress. Each

candidate will be designated a Ships Name, Call-sign and MMSI number)

Instructor : MV Ritu/VWDW MMSI 4195320000 is in Distress in position 1126N

063.36E at 10:15 UTC. The vessel sends out a DSC Distress Alert on 2187.5 KHz, with

nature of Distress as Sinking and request for subsequent communication as R/T (H3E)Candidates 1. Alpha/ VWDA MMSI 4195322401

2. Bravo/ VWDE MMSI 4195322402

3. Charlie/ VWDC MMSI 41953224034. Delta/ VWDD MMSI 4195322404

5. Echo/ VWDE MMSI 4195322405

6. foxtrot/ VWDF MMSI 4195322406

Examination Procedure

1. Candidates shall be issued the GMDSS radio Log Sheets and allowed 5 minutes for the

preliminary entries like voyage particulars, equipment testing, switching on of equipment etc.


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2. Then transmit the DSC Distress Alert by writing either on a Black Board or on a clearly

visible chart.

3. Candidates will receive the same and log the DSC A and switch to the required frequency.

4. Transmit the Distress Call and Message on R/T on appropriate R/T frequency (on 2182

kHz on MF)

5. Each candidate will then acknowledge the receipt of Distress Message by rotation and theInstructor responds asking each to Standby.

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6. candidates will be asked in the order of their acknowledgement their position. Eachcandidate will in turn respond with their position, speed and ETA to the position of incidence.

They will then be asked to proceed for rescue or say assistance not required. This exercise

will be repeated for all candidates.

7. Candidates will then be allowed to complete the log and also to make an entry in the log ofhaving relayed the Distress Alert to the RCC ashore (if the Shore authority is not involved in

the Distress procedure).

8. The candidate will finally log down the end of distress traffic signal SEELONCE

FEENEE on 2182 kHz transmitted by the instructor and signs off.

SECTION B OF PART II : PRACTICAL TEST

(these questions may be treated only as guidance)

MAIN MF/HF TRANSRECEIVER

Tune both Tx and Rx to 2182 kHz assuming distress condition Explain how alarm signalwould be transmitted on 2182 kHz. Test the alarm generator.

Set up the Tx/Rx on MF working freqs. for a given station.

Set up the Tx/Rx on HF working freqs. for a given station/time.Using documents select correct R/T freqs. for communication with a Coast Station for a

given position and time.

Using appropriate documents, tune the receiver to obtain given service for a givengeographical area and time. Select appropriate modes of emission and explain the difference

between each class. Adjust transmit output power. Operate either simplex or duplex function

and explain the difference between each mode. Adjust appropriate controls for clear

reception (fine tune) Adjust the controls for indicating AF and RF gains and explain. Explainthe purpose of AGC.

VHF TRANSRECEIVER

Select International Distress/Calling channel. Use Squelch and Volume controls for optimum

reception. Using documents, select correct channel for communication with a given coaststation. Explain dual watch facility. Using documents, select correct Port Operations

Channel for a given purpose. Adjust Power output of the transmitter and explain.


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NAVTEX RECEIVER

Demonstrate the On/Of functions. Display current status and explain displayed information.Demonstrate programming for given area/station. Demonstrate programming for given type

of message. Explain functions of each control. State frequency of operation. Run the Self

test. Demonstrate how to change the paper roll.

DSC EQUIPMENT

Transmit Undesignated Distress Alert. Input Position, time and date. View details ofreceived distress alert. Transmit distress acknowledgement. Transmit distress relay.

Transmit ship to ship routine call. Programme the DSC Call with all appropriate information

as given prior to sending the distress alert.

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TELEX

Tune the Tx/Rx for proper telex operation to a given station. Use appropriate documents for

transmitting a Telex call to a given station. Explain the use of FEC and ARQ modes.

INMARSAT A

Demonstrate the initial setting up of the terminal (acquisition of the satellite). Select a

particular Ocean Region. Select a particular Land Earth Station. Select a particular ShipEarch Station in a different Ocean region. Send a Distress communication to the RCC by

Radio Telephone/ Telex Transmit a routine Communication to a given subscriber by

Telephone/Telex.

INMARSAT C

Explain log in / logout functions.

Transmit an undesignated distress alert.Transmit a designated distress alert prepare a distress message and initiate procedure for

transmission.

Prepare a routine message and initiate procedure for transmission.


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GUIDELINES

FOR APPROVAL OF

TRAINING INSTITUTES

FOR

IMPARTING TRAINING

FOR GMDSS GENERAL

OPERATORS CERTIFICATE (GOC)


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GUIDELINES FOR

APPROVAL/RECOGNITION OF

TRAINING INSTITUTESFOR IMPARTING TRAINING FOR

GMDSS GENERAL OPERATORS CERTIFICATE

COURSE INTAKE:

The number of trainees should preferably not exceed 12 in a course and subject to

adequate supervision, the practical training should be undertaken in small groups notexceeding 6 trainees.

STAFF REQUIREMENTS:

All training and instructions should be given by properly trained and qualified

personnel in possession of a valid General Operators Certificate. In addition to considerable

experience in Maritime Radiocommunications, including the GMDSS, all instructors shouldhave good general knowledge of ships and maritime safety including search and rescue

matters.

TEACHING FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENTS:

Ordinary class room facilities, including blackboard, white board, flip charts and

overhead projector. Audio Visual materials to use video tape recording etc., adequateequipments for using the same must be made available. Both Inmarsat terminal and

simulator will be required for training.

Two working areas to simulate ship and shore stations separately should be fitted with

the following equipments:

1. Two fully operational MF/HF Transmitter/Receiver sets for Radio Telephony, NBDP and

DSC (two sets of equipment provides the advantage of being able to communicate locally

by using dummy antenna or hard-wired back-to-back DSC controllers).


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2. One dedicated MF/HF watch receiver for the DSC distress frequencies.

3. At least one dummy Satellite DPIRB (406 MHz OR 1.6 GHz)

4. One dummy SART

5. One EGC Receive facility

6. One NAVTEX Receiver

7. Two fully operational VHF transmitter/receiver for Radio telephony and DSC,incorporating a DSC watch Receiver for Channel 70.

8. One 2182 KHz watch receiver2

9. Two way portable VHF Radiotelephone with charging equipment

10. One personal computer for every two students capable of running relevant programmesfor simulating the operation of Inmarsat A/B, Inmarsat C, DSC and NBDP as appropriate.

11. One battery invertor power supply of adequate capacity to provide power for eight hours

of continuous operation of all equipment (not necessarily located in the working area)

12. Signs and markings in accordance with the requirement of the Administration for

GMDSS Ship stations.

Note: Two sets of equipment are desirable, but to start with one set would suffice as

long as ship site and shore site functions are clearly demonstrated during the training.

MANUALS & OTHER PUBLICATIONS

Instructors Manual (as prescribed in IMO Model Course)

ITU Manual for use by the Maritime Mobile and Maritime Mobile Satellite Services.

This publication is mandatory for ship stations.

Other ITU publications required by the Radio Regulations

List of Coast Stations

List of Special Service StationsList of Call signs and Maritime Identities

List of Ship Stations

Specific IMO Publications

GMDSS Hand-Book

Master Plan of the Shore based facilities for use GMDSS

Specific INMARSAT Publications

Inmarsat A/B User Guide

Inmarsat Maritime Communications Handbook


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PC Programmes, including documentation, for simulation of:

INMARSAT A/B OperationINMARSAT C Operation

Narrow-Band Direct Printing 9NBDP)

Digital Selective Calling (DSC)

User manuals for all installed GMDSS equipment

ITU Map of Coast Radio Stations

IMO Model Course

Supplementary material:

Handbook for Radio Communication

Video Cassette on GMDSS

Text Books, Course Outline, Detailed teaching syllabus, Course Time table as per IMO

Model Course.

APPLICATION FORM FOR APPROVAL/RECOGNITION OF

GMDSS (GOC) COURSE BY DEPARTMENT OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS

1. Name & address of the Institute : :

2. Experimental Licence No: and date : :

3. Name and address of Owner (s) : :

4. Details of the GMDSS equipments

held by the Institute : :

5. Details of the standby power supply : :

6. Are the premises owned or hired?

If hired, is it on long term basis ? :

(give details)

7. Carpet area of the Institute :

8. Faculty :(a) Permanent :

`(b) Part-time :

(give details with qualifications

and experience)

9. Has the Institute any previous experience

in coaching COP candidates(give details)


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10. Students per simulator :

11. Is there any library at the Institute

(give details)

We undertake to abide by the procedures laid down by WPC Wing and supply any

information sought by WPC Wing.

` We agree that recognition does not bind nor cause to bind Government to provide anyfinancial assistance, loan, provision of land or manpower or any other support.

Date: Name andSignature

Institute:

3

APPLICATION FOR AN EXPERIMENTAL WIRELESS LICENCE

(to be submitted in quadruplicate)(Two copies to be submitted on the original form and two photocopies)

1. Name of applicant -------------------------------------------------------------------------

(in Block Letters)2. Postal Address -------------------------------------------------------------------------

3. Nature of activity in which---------------------------------------------------------------------engaged

4. Particulars of any licence

(issued by the Ministry of ------------------------------------------------------------------------Communications) held at present

5. Type of licence required (please tick ( ) appropriate item)

a)Radiating i)Design, development & testing of wireless apparatus. In case ofmanufacturers, the list of products and reference of Letter of Intent

(LOI) issued by Deptt. Of Industrial Development may be furnished.

ii)Research and Experimentation. Brief details of proposed

experiment may be furnished.

b)Non-radiating: i) Training/Imparting instructions to students. (indicate brief details

of courses conducted).

ii) Servicing, maintenance and testing of wireless apparatus.

(The write up should cover salient points and may not exceed one page)

5. Technical papameters desired:

Frequency range of equipment:Preferred frequency (ies), if any, along with justification

R.F. Power Output

Emission & Bandwidth6. Details of equipment held, if any

8. i) Location of wireless stations/Factory (for industry)

ii)Area of operation of mobile stations, if any.


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9. Hours of working desired (@Attach list on separate paper, if necessary)

DECLARATION

I/We hereby declare that (i) details above are correct & factual; (ii) the conditionsimposed for the grant of licence shall be observed; (iii) no unauthorised person shall be

permitted to have access to the wireless installations; (iv) I/we will not, without

authorization, divulge to any person the purport of message, other than a message intended

for the general use of the public which I/we may transmit or received by wireless equipmentsoperated by me or which may come to my knowledge with the operation of the said

equipment.

Place & date (Signature)

4

ANNEXURE A

(To be submitted on separate sheet of paper, in quadruplicate)

1. Name & Address of the applicant

2. Purpose for which licence is required: Experimental-Radiating/Non-radiatingDesign, development & testing

Research & Experimentation, Training /

Imparting instructions to studentsServicing, maintenance and testing of

equipment

(Delete whichever is not applicable)3. Location of wireless equipment/station

4. Equipment proposed to be used /developed

5. R.F. Power output

6. Frequency (ies) or frequency band desired

7. Type of emission

8. Proposed hours of operation: From.to

9. Particulars of foreign nationals, if any, who will

Operate the wireless equipment. (Name, Nationality,Home address, passport & visa No. with date of validity etc.)

ANNEXURE B

PERSONAL PARTICULARS OF OWNER/MANAGING DIRECTOR/EXECUTIVEDIRECTOR

1. Name in full :


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2. Fathers Name :

3. Designation :

4. Nationality :

5. Date of birth :

6. Place of birth :

7. Permanent address :

8. Present Address :

9. Passport No., if any :

5

GOVERNMENT OF INDIAMINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

(WPC WING)

APPLICATION FOR A LICENCE TO IMPORTWIRELESS TRANSMITTING AND/OR TRANSRECEIVING

APPARATUS INTO INDIA

1. NAME OF APPLICANT (IN BLOCK LETTER)

2. PERMANENT ADDRESS IN INDIA

3. PORT AT WHICH IT IS DESIRED TO IMPORT APPARATUS

4. PROBABLE DATE OF IMPORTATION

5. WHETHER THE APPLICANT IS DEALER/SERVICE PROVIDER/USER

IF DEALER, DEALERS POSSESSION LICENCE NUMBER& DATE OF VALIDITY (UPTO)

IF SERVICE PROVIDER, WPC LICENCE NO.

IF USER, REFERENCE OF MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS

AGREEMENT LETTER

WHETHER EQUIPMENT IMPORTED EARLIER HAVE BEEN

INCORPORATED IN WPC LICENCE


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7. DETAILS OF EARLIER IMPORT LICENCE NUMBER ANDSTATUS OF EQUIPMENT IMPORTED EARLIER

(SIGNATURE)

LIST OF ENCLOSURES

1. COPY OF DPL/WPC LICENCE/AGREEMENT LETTER

2. STATEMENT OF STATUS OF EQUIPMENT IMPORTED

EARLIER (AS PER ANNEXURE FOR ITEM 8)3. COPY OF WPC LICENCE FOR ITEM 7 ABOVE

6

Item No. Manufacturers

Name

WhetherTransmitt

er/Transre

ceiver ofcompone

nt thereof

Model ortype No.

Quantity Frequency of

operation

& R.FPower

Output

Aprox.C.I.F.

Value, if

known

1 2 3 4 5 6 7


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TECHNICAL LITERATURE TO BE ENCLOSED

PLACE SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT

DATE

7

DETAILS OF IMPORT OF WIRELESS APPARATUS DURING THE PAST 1 YEAR

(PERIOD FROM----------------TO------------------)


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S.No. WPCImport

Licence

Number &

Date

Descriptionof

apparatus

includingFrequency

Band

Quantity Supplied to

Name of

Party

Supplied to

Quantity

Balance inStock

Signature

Date

Documents

12956036 WPC RTRA Exam Form