I actually have two questions. When a radio is called a "marine" radio what exactly does that mean? Does it use a specific band, or is it just a waterproof CB? And, I have a handheld radio that is labeled "VHF FM MARINE RADIO" does this require a license to operate?
Thanks,
ZEUS
Marine radio question
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Falkon MX-5
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blackjack
the vhf marine radio does not require to have a license to operate. and as far as the freq range it is for ships or boaters out on the water not for cb radio i am sure they can be modded to recieve 11m . but for tx on that radio you better have a good reason to be tx on it trus me that thing will get you in trouble. i have known a few hunters to use the freqs to communicate with other hunting buddies and you will get caught. and get you **Censored** in trouble. trust me that radio is nothing to play with. put it on a boat and leave it there. it might just save your life or someone elese life that doesn't have one when you on the water. hope this answers your questions
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BigBopper
I have one on a boat, I can radio the operator and they can dial a phone# and I can talk to my house (or whoever), you have to tell the operator the name of the boat, they keep record of the boat and phone#, I can call other boats, very regulated radio controlled by Coast Guard, and you can be fined if caught using wrongly,and at worst your boat impounded,until a hearing,,but its only if you get caught,,,these you don't need a license as it is exempt except for commercial use,,,,, with cell phones I don't use the Marine "Ship to Shore" much anymore,,,its not worth trying to convert to 11 meters, as there are so many good 10 and 11 meter radios in the market
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jcollins
Re: ok
All marine VHF, MF and HF radios require the user and the vessel to hold a relevant licence.jcollins wrote:you do not need one
unless you travel international waters
like i do
jon
The vessel’s licence is like a car tax disc, but it is also the key to obtaining an MMSI number, which will uniquely identify your vessel. You can obtain an application form for a ship’s radio by clicking here. You can also obtain an application form for a transportable licence by clicking here.
For a full index of OFCOM Radiocommunications documents click here.
The user requires an operator’s licence and two different types are available. For VHF only the SRC (Short Range Certificate) is available. VHF operation itself is fairly straightforward and training, covering radio etiquette and procedures, takes one day. It also teaches about the relatively recent advent of digital selective calling (DSC) functions and new emergency procedures.
For further details of VHF training courses click here.
For other communications the LRC (Long-Range Certificate) is required. This covers procedures, such as setting up an HF call, and takes three or four days
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Phaze91460
I agree, I had a good one on my boat in FL and I used to go deep into the gulf a lot. You could talk to the coast gaurd or florida marine patrol and ask fishing questions and sometimes let them know where you were going. I knew someone with FHP which I talked to now and again but it's not something you would use like CB. I only used ship to shore once, was a hassel but back then, it was the only thing going.BigBopper wrote:I have one on a boat, I can radio the operator and they can dial a phone# and I can talk to my house (or whoever), you have to tell the operator the name of the boat, they keep record of the boat and phone#, I can call other boats, very regulated radio controlled by Coast Guard, and you can be fined if caught using wrongly,and at worst your boat impounded,until a hearing,,but its only if you get caught,,,these you don't need a license as it is exempt except for commercial use,,,,, with cell phones I don't use the Marine "Ship to Shore" much anymore,,,its not worth trying to convert to 11 meters, as there are so many good 10 and 11 meter radios in the market
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blackjack
WHAT RADIO EQUIPMENT MAY I USE?
You do not need a license to use marine VHF radios, any type of EPIRB, any type of radar, GPS or LORAN receivers, depth finders, CB radio, or amateur radio (an amateur license is required). Ships that use MF/HF single side-band radio, satellite communications, or telegraphy must continue to be licensed by the FCC. On April 17, 1996, the U.S. Coast Guard suspended enforcement activities concerning FCC Radio Station Licenses carried aboard voluntary ships
this came directly off the fcc web site. if you want to readmore on the vhr radio look here
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this has all the info you need on teh marine radio. hope this helps to claify some stuff.
You do not need a license to use marine VHF radios, any type of EPIRB, any type of radar, GPS or LORAN receivers, depth finders, CB radio, or amateur radio (an amateur license is required). Ships that use MF/HF single side-band radio, satellite communications, or telegraphy must continue to be licensed by the FCC. On April 17, 1996, the U.S. Coast Guard suspended enforcement activities concerning FCC Radio Station Licenses carried aboard voluntary ships
this came directly off the fcc web site. if you want to readmore on the vhr radio look here
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this has all the info you need on teh marine radio. hope this helps to claify some stuff.
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