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Apply for admission to the exam and issuance of a General Radio Operator's Certificate—Long Range Certificate (LRC)

To participate in the maritime mobile radio service or the inland waterway radio service, you need a valid radio operator’s certificate.

There are two types of radio operator certificates for the maritime radio service:

  • The General Radio Operator’s Certificate, also known as the Long Range Certificate (LRC), authorizes you to operate on VHF, medium wave, and shortwave, as well as the mobile maritime radio service via satellite, which also functions on the high seas.
  • The Limited Radio Operator’s Certificate, also known as the Short Range Certificate (SRC), authorizes you exclusively to operate on VHF maritime radio, which is sufficient only near the coast.

To obtain the general radio operator’s certificate (LRC), you must pass a written and practical exam. To be admitted to the exam and for the subsequent issuance or initial issuance of the LRC, you must submit an application in writing or online.

The LRC is issued by examination boards of the German Motor Yacht Association (DMYV) and the German Sailing Association (DSV) and is granted as a national certificate of the Federal Republic of Germany.

  • Long Range Certificate (LRC) Issued Upon Passing an Exam
  • A valid radio operator’s certificate is required to participate in the maritime mobile radio service or the inland waterway radio service
  • Two types of radio operator certificates:
    • General Radio Operator’s Certificate / Long Range Certificate (LRC), authorizes participation in:
      • VHF
      • shortwave and medium wave
      • Maritime mobile radio service via satellite
    • Limited Radio Operator’s Certificate / Short Range Certificate (SRC), authorizes the holder to operate on:
      • VHF
  • The LRC includes the SRC
  • The LRC is an official authorization for the unrestricted operation of maritime radio services and maritime radio via satellite on recreational boats
  • A theory and practical exam is required to obtain the generally valid radio operator’s certificate (LRC); the following is required for this:
    • Application for admission to the exam and issuance or initial issuance of the LRC
  • The LRC is issued by the
    • German Motor Yacht Association (DMYV) or
    • German Sailing Association (DSV)
  • Requirements:
    • The applicant must be at least 18 years old
    • The application may be submitted by a legal guardian
    • Minimum age on the day of the exam: 17 years and 9 months
  • Responsible body: German Motor Yacht Association (DMYV) or German Sailing Association (DSV)

  • Completed and signed application
  • recent passport photo
  • Proof of payment of the examination fee
  • If available, copies of previous radio operator certificates

  • You must be at least 18 years old to submit the application.
  • If you are a minor, a parent or legal guardian may submit the application on your behalf.
  • On the day of the exam, you must be at least 17 years and 9 months old.

Fee: 187,48 EUR
Payment in advance: yes
https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/bmvi-ws-bgebv/
Costs may vary if additional services are required, such as international shipping.

You can submit your application for admission to the exam or for the initial issuance of a general radio operator’s certificate (LRC) online or in writing to the German Motor Yacht Association (DMYV) or the German Sailing Association (DSV).

Online Application:

  • Access the federal portal using any browser.
  • Open the application for admission to the exam and the application for issuance of an LRC radio license.
  • Fill out the online application.
  • If available, upload copies of your previous radio operator certificates.
  • Select a suitable exam date.
  • Submit the application digitally.
  • You will receive a response from the DMYV or the DSV.
  • Pay the fees no later than 14 days before the exam date and mail your passport photo to the DMYV or DSV.

Application by mail:

  • Download the current application form from the DMYV or DSV websites.
  • Fill out the application by hand and print it out.
  • Alternatively, you can print out the application first and then fill it out by hand in a legible manner.
  • Include all required documents.
  • Send the application and the required documents by mail to the DMYV or DSV.
  • Pay the fees no later than 14 days before the exam date.

Processing time: 3 - 5 Weeks
Depending on seasonal workload, processing by the office may take longer.

Application deadline: 0 - 14 Days
All documents and the examination fee must be received by the examination committee no later than 14 days before the examination date.

  • Appeal
  • For more information on how to file an appeal, please refer to the notice regarding your request for a replacement copy
  • Lawsuit before the locally competent administrative court

This application does not apply to the issuance of a replacement or the transfer of a general radio operator's certificate (LRC).

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Federal Ministry of Digital and Transportation (BMDV), WS23

The text was automatically translated based on the German content.

Source: Serviceportal Saarland