Purpose and Compliance
- The schedule aligns with existing radio laws and regulations.
- The aim includes bringing services closer to the public by decentralizing exam locations.
Special Weekly Examinations
- Conducted every Wednesday at NTC Central Office starting January 1993.
- Five specific types of examinations are covered:
- Restricted Ship Radiotelephone Operator's Certificate
- Restricted Aircraft Radiotelephone Operator's Certificate
- Ship Low Power Radiotelephone Operator's Permit
- General Operator's Certificate (INMARSAT and GMDSS Qualifying Examination for Deck Officers and Radio Operators)
- First Class Radiotelegraph Code Removal
- Applications for these weekly exams must be filed on the preceding Friday.
Regulatory and Procedural Framework
- Examination procedures comply with Department Order No. 80, series of 1971.
- Other related instructions and guidelines for examinations are observed.
Amendments and Effectivity
- This circular amends Memorandum Circular No. 19-11-92.
- Effective from 03 April 1993 to 31 December 1993 unless amended or superseded.
- Takes effect 15 days after publication in a newspaper of general circulation.
- Also takes effect 15 days after filing of three certified copies with the University of the Philippines Law Center.
Authority and Adoption
- Issued under the authority of Commissioner Simeon L. Kintanar.
- Officially adopted on 22 February 1993.