Amateur Extra Class License still has value for FCC exam credit! How long this will be allowed is unknown: 73, Don Milbury, W6YN http://www.fcc.gov/wtb/commoperators/Welcome.html#QUALALL ------------------------------------------------------ SECOND CLASS RADIOTELEGRAPH OPERATOR'S CERTIFICATE (T2) The T2 authorizes the holder to operate, repair, and maintain ship and coast radiotelegraph stations in the maritime services. It also confers all of the operating authority of the T3 and MP. The Commission will grant credit for Telegraphy Elements 1 and 2 to applicants who hold an unexpired (or within the grace period) FCC-issued Amateur Extra Class operator license. HOW TO OBTAIN A COMMERCIAL RADIO OPERATOR LICENSE Submit a completed FCC Form 753 Submit TWO identical, passport type photographs taken within the last six months. Element 1 - Basic radio law and operating practice with which every maritime radio operator should be familiar. To pass, an examinee must correctly answer at least 18 out of 24 questions. Element 5 - Radiotelegraph Operating Procedure. Radio operating procedures and practices generally followed or required in communicating by means of radiotelegraph stations. To pass, an examinee must correctly answer at least 38 out of 50 questions. Element 6 - Advanced Radiotelegraph. Technical, legal, and other matters applicable to the operation of all classes of radiotelegraph stations. To pass, an examinee must correctly answer at least 75 out of 100 questions. Telegraphy Elements 1 and 2 (See above) ------------------------------------------ 30 ------------------------------------