Raymarine Ray48 manual Appendix, VHF Marine Channel Usage Guide and Licensing Requirements

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SECTION 7

APPENDIX

7.1VHF MARINE CHANNEL USAGE GUIDE AND LICENSING REQUIREMENTS

Marine VHF radio users in the US must comply with all applicable FCC rules and regulations, some of which are described here. This information was current at the time this book was printed. Up-to-date information, including licensing requirements, can be obtained on the FCC website at: www.fcc.gov/wtb/marine.

REMEMBER:

•Maintain a radio watch on Channel 16. Channel 16 is used for distress and safety purposes only.

•Your VHF transceiver has a high low power switch. Use low power whenever feasible. Unnecessary high-power operations can interfere with other important communica- tions.

•Always use your radio call sign at the beginning and end of each transmission.

•Be sure only qualified persons operate your radio. You are responsible for control of your radio. Know the rules.

•Limit calls to other vessels to 30 seconds. If you receive no reply, wait 2 minutes; then try again. Keep communications brief and avoid chit-chat.

•Never transmit false distress messages, and never use profanity on the air.

OTHER REMINDERS:

•You can obtain a station license and call sign by completing FCC Form 605, which is available on-line at www.fcc.gov/wtb/marine.

You need a radio operator license to operate a VHF Marine Radio only if you plan to dock in a foreign port or leave a foreign port to dock in a U.S. port.

•Your radio license is not transferable. If you sell your boat, request the FCC to cancel your station license.

If you replace your radio, you do not need to change your license unless the new radio operates on another frequency band. If you install equipment to operate on another frequency band, apply for modification of your license.

•If you carry more than six passengers for hire, your vessel must be certified as a passenger-carrying vessel by the FCC and the Coast Guard.

Licensing Requirements for Hand Held Portable VHF Marine Transceivers 10 Watts Power or Less

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