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OPERATING RULES
D
Priorities
• Read all rules and regulations pertaining to priorities and keep an up-to-date copy
handy. Safety and distress calls take priority over all others.
• You must monitor Channel 16 when you are not operating on another channel.
• False or fraudulent distress calls are prohibited under law.
D
Privacy
• Information overheard but not intended for you cannot lawfully be used in any way.
• Indecent or profane language is prohibited.
D
Radio licenses
(1) SHIP STATION LICENSE
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 Ship-
Radiotelephone license application. This government-issued license states the call sign
which is your craft’s identification for radio purposes.
(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 or kept with the operator.
Only a licensed radio operator may operate a transceiver.
However, non-licensed individuals may talk over a transceiver if a licensed operator
starts, supervises, ends the call and makes the necessary log entries.
A current copy of the applicable government rules and regulations 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.
