Acceptance of Applications Prior to Circular Approval
- Applications for commercial radiotelegraph and radiotelephone operator examinations filed by graduates of IETC and the specified Bachelor of Science course with a special order number (SO#) issued by DECS prior to the Circular’s approval are accepted and processed.
- This provision ensures that those applicants who submitted their applications before the Circular’s enactment are not prejudiced.
Issuance of Radio Operator Certificates
- Graduates of the specified courses who have successfully passed the NTC licensure examinations will be granted a radio operator certificate.
- Issuance of the certificate is conditional upon the submission of properly accomplished application forms and payment of the corresponding fees.
Validity and Renewal of Previously Issued Certificates
- Radio operator certificates previously issued to IETC graduates before this Circular’s approval remain valid.
- Such certificates may be renewed provided the holder submits the required renewal application forms and pays the corresponding fees.
Restrictions on Acceptable Courses for Future Applications
- The Commission will no longer accept applications for radio operator examinations from graduates of radio communication courses other than the following:
a) General Radio Communications Operator Course (GRCO)
b) Communications Technician Course
c) Broadcast Technician Course - This restriction takes effect from the date of the Circular’s approval and implementation.
Effectivity and Supersession
- The Circular takes effect immediately upon its approval.
- It supersedes any prior circulars, instructions, or memoranda, or any part thereof, inconsistent with its provisions.
- Strict compliance with the guidelines is mandated.