Canadian Radio Telephone Operator's certificate

[Ross_11]

Hello,
I am keen on obtaining a Canadian Commercial pilot license. In this regards I had some questions with particular reference to obtaining a Radiotelephone operator’s license (Aeronautical). It’ll be great if anyone here can pitch in with a word or two.
1. Firstly, how does one go about obtaining a Canadian Radiotelephone operator’s Certificate. I looked up the Transport Canada website, but couldn’t find much info on this. Where can I obtain more information on this such experience requirements, validity, tests/exams for it, privileges, etc.
2. Does one need to be in possession of a Private or Commercial license for it?
3. How does one go about converting a Canadian RadioTelephone operator’s certificate to one that is valid in the USA?
4. Given a choice between a Canadian and UK Radio telephone licenses, which of the two is more versatile with regards to conversions to one that is valid in the USA?

Appreciate your help.
Thanks

[Tonic Please]

You'd get a little more help in the Canada forum a little further down the page :)

Just a suggestion.

[Jerricho]

Ross, I can only answer a few of your questions.

2. As far as I can tell, you can hold the R/T licence before obtaining your Private/Commercial licence. Abinitio ATCs undertake the exam at the College before they are posted to their units.

Reference your actually obtaining it, there is a package available with practice questions and alike. Perhaps your local ground school or flying club can help or may even have them.

[Tonic Please]

Hi there again. Having reread your post, I have just understood it more.

I have a Canadian license...and I had to take a radio operators test. There was no practical involved, and I need it FOR my license. It was 100 questions if I remember correctly.

I have the license, along with my medical and pilot license in my wallet. Looking at it, it says INDUSTRY CANADA not TRANSPORT CANADA. That might help a bit too.

:)