Raymarine Ray215 manual FCC Licensing Requirements, Station License

Appendix	6-1
Section 6	Appendix

6.1FCC Licensing Requirements

Raymarine radios comply with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) requirements that regulate marine VHF radio usage for the US.

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 handbook was printed. Up-to-date information, including licensing requirements, can be obtained on the FCC website at:

www.fcc.gov/wtb/marine

Official FCC forms can be obtained on the FCC website at:

www.fcc.gov/formpage.html

Station License

An FCC Ship Radio Station License and Call Sign are not required for most recreational vessels travelling in US waters. Examples of radio equipment that do not require a license include: marine VHF radios, any type of Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB), any type of radar, GPS or LORAN receivers, depth finders, CB radio, or amateur radio (an amateur license is required). However, you must obtain a license if: (1) you are required by law or treaty to carry a radio on your vessel; (2) your vessel travels to foreign ports; (3) you use marine radio equipment on board your vessel other than the devices listed above. Ships that use MF/HF single side-band radio, satellite communications, or telegraphy must be licensed by the FCC.

If required, you can obtain a Station License by completing FCC Form 605 (available from the FCC website). If no fees are required, mail the completed form to:

Federal Communications Commission 1270 Fairfield Road

Gettysburg, PA17325-7245

If fees are required, send Form 605 and the required fees to:

Federal Communications Commission

Wireless Bureau Applications

P. O. Box 358130

Pittsburgh, PA15251-5130