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DPriorities
•Read all rules and regulations pertaining to priorities and keep an
•You must monitor Channel 16 when you are not operating on another channel.
•False or fraudulent distress calls are prohibited under law.
DPrivacy
•Information overheard but not intended for you cannot law- fully be used in any way.
•Indecent or profane language is prohibited.
DRadio licenses
(1) SHIP STATION LICENSE
When your craft is equipped with a VHF FM transceiver, you must have a current radio station license before using the transceiver. It is unlawful to operate a ship station which is not licensed.
Inquire through your dealer or the appropriate government agency for a
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(2) OPERATOR’S LICENSE
A restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit is the license most often held by small vessel radio operators when a radio is not required for safety purposes.
The Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit must be posted near the transceiver or be kept with the operator. Only a licensed radio operator may operate a transceiver.
However,
A current copy of the applicable government rules and regu- lations is only required to be on hand for vessels in which a radio telephone is compulsory. However, even if you are not required to have these on hand it is your responsibility to be thoroughly acquainted with all pertinent rules and regulations.
NOTE: Even though the
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