Radiocommunication Regulations

28 Where a radio operator certificate set out in any of paragraphs 26(1)(b) to (d) or in column I of any of items 1 to 6 of Schedule I has expired or is about to expire, the holder may apply to the Minister for the reissuance of the radio operator certificate or the issuance of an equivalent certificate, and the Minister shall so reissue or issue if the holder

• (a) has accumulated, during the preceding five years, at least one year of service as

  • (i) a radio operator holding a radio operator certificate, and is engaged in radiocommunications at the level commensurate with that certificate, or

  • (ii) a radio technician engaged in the maintenance of modern radio apparatus; or

• (b) has passed the examinations set by the Minister in respect of the certificate being applied for.