Raymarine RAY63, Installation And Operation Instruction Manual

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9.1 Licensing
Prior to using this product for the first time, please check your national requirements for both
operator and equipment licensing.
Important: It is your responsibility to determine whether a license is required in your area
before operating this equipment.
In many regions, the following authorizations are required from the relevant regulatory authority:
1. Ship Station VHF license;
2. Operator’s license;
3. MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity) number.
Licenses are typically issued by the National Regulatory Authorities (NRAs) in each country.
Important:
It may also be necessary to obtain an Operator’s license before an MMSI number can be obtained
for your vessel. The DSC functions of the radio will not work without a valid MMSI number. For
more information, refer to:
p.30 — Obtain MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity) number
9.2 General radio operating rules
Important general rules to abide by when operating VHF radios.
1. Always identify yourself using a callsign when making calls or sending messages; however, do
NOT use your personal name to identify yourself.
2. Do NOT transmit without the authority of the master of the vessel.
3. Do NOT transmit without the authority of a person with the authority to operate the radio.
4. Do NOT transmit a false distress call.
5. Do NOT turn off your radio before finishing all operations related to a distress or urgency.
6. Do NOT broadcast (i.e. transmitting without expecting a response).
7. Do NOT make unnecessary transmissions.
8. Avoid the use of profanities.
9. Only use marine frequencies.
10. Do NOT broadcast music.
11. Do NOT transmit a message intended for an address onshore in place of a phone.
12. Do NOT transmit a message which is intended for a shore-based station.
13. Maintain confidentiality in all conversations.
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