Radiocommunications Regulations 2001

To qualify for a general operator's certificate for operation in the global maritime distress and safety system, a candidate must pass the appropriate examination based on the syllabus prescribed in the International Radio Regulations.

To qualify for a general radiotelephone operator's certificate, including endorsement for operating in the global maritime distress and safety system, a candidate must pass the appropriate examination based on the syllabus prescribed in the International Radio Regulations.

To qualify for a restricted radiotelephone operator's certificate, a candidate must pass the appropriate examination based on the syllabus prescribed in the International Radio Regulations.

To qualify for a general amateur operator's certificate for operation on all scheduled amateur frequencies, a candidate must pass a written examination approved by the chief executive for the purpose that demonstrates a theoretical knowledge of—

• (a) the legal framework of New Zealand radiocommunications, including—

  • (i) the International Radio Regulations of the International Telecommunication Union; and

  • (ii) the Act; and

  • (iii) these regulations; and

  • (iv) the New Zealand amateur radio licence conditions and frequency allocations; and

• (b) the methods of radiocommunication, including radiotelephony, radiotelegraphy, and data and image; and

• (c) radio system theory, including theory relating to transmitters, receivers, antennas and propagation, and measurements; and

• (d) electromagnetic radiation; and

• (e) electromagnetic compatibility; and

• (f) avoidance and resolution of radio frequency interference.

The examinations for other classes of certificate prescribed in the International Radio Regulations will be as prescribed in the International Radio Regulations.