Certified Radio Operator (CRO) is a title granted to an individual in the United States who passes the
examination requirements of the
certification
Certification is the provision by an independent body of written assurance (a certificate) that the product, service or system in question meets specific requirements. It is the formal attestation or confirmation of certain characteristics of a ...
. The certification is regulated by the
Society of Broadcast Engineers
The Society of Broadcast Engineers (SBE) is a professional organization for engineers in broadcast radio and television. The SBE also offers certification in various radio frequency and video and audio technology areas for its members.
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. The CRO title is protected by
copyright laws
A copyright is a type of intellectual property that gives its owner the exclusive right to copy, distribute, adapt, display, and perform a creative work, usually for a limited time. The creative work may be in a literary, artistic, education ...
.
The U.S.
Federal Communications Commission
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is an independent agency of the United States federal government that regulates communications by radio, television, wire, satellite, and cable across the United States. The FCC maintains jurisdiction ...
(FCC) previously required radio announcers to hold a
Third-class License, which was later relaxed to simply require a
Restricted Operator's Permit. There is currently no FCC requirement for
radio announcer
An announcer is a voice artist who relays information to the audience of a broadcast media programme or live event.
Television and other media
Some announcers work in television production, radio or filmmaking, usually providing narrations, ...
s. The Radio Operator Certification exam covers much of the information required for a Third-class license, and demonstrates proficiency in radio station operation.
The SBE certifications were created to recognize individuals who practice in career fields which are not regulated by
state licensing programs. Radio announcers are no longer regulated at the national level.
See also
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List of post-nominal letters
Post-nominal letters are letters placed after the name of a person to indicate that the individual holds a position, office, or honour.
An individual may use several different sets of post-nominal letters. Honours are listed first in descending ...
External links
SBE Why be CertifiedSBE Official Website
Professional titles and certifications
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