From: "Michael Orchard" <mspadorchard_at_attbi.com> To: <PaddleWise_at_paddlewise.net> Sent: Wednesday, May 01, 2002 10:10 PM > > > Note that > > you can't use a marine VHF in Canada without an operator's permit > > (unlike the US). They've dropped the station license for non- > > commercial use, but you still need an operator's license. > > So where does one get an operator's permit if one decides to go paddling > in Canada for a couple of weeks? A valid US operator's permit is ok for visitor's from the US. Contact the FCC (??) or whoever is responsible for radio licensing in the US for the nearest center where you can get examined. I'd first try your local Power and Sail Squadron. In Canada, they handle instruction and exams for pleasure boaters and I assume they do in the US as well. Mike *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
Michael said: <<<< A valid US operator's permit is ok for visitor's from the US. Contact the FCC (??) or whoever is responsible for radio licensing in the US for the nearest center where you can get examined. I'd first try your local Power and Sail Squadron. In Canada, they handle instruction and exams for pleasure boaters and I assume they do in the US as well. >>>> A Maritime Radiotelephone (VHF) license course covers how to use your VHF responsibly. It also covers the phonetic alphabet and correct radiotelephone (VHF) operating procedures. You can pick up the manual, study it like you would a learner's license for a driver's license, and the take the Industry Canada Restricted Radiotelephone Operator's Certificate Exam. These exams, when I got mine, were given at the conclusion of a teaching session by the Power Squdron or by challenging the exam down at an Industry Canada office. You can also arrange to have an examiner/teacher come to your kayak club, run a couple hours course, and generally pass everyone if you pay attention. Over. PS We had a drunk boater last week in Victoria, in his boat with his beer, in his driveway, sending out MAYDAYS that he was sinking off Race Rocks. A costly search was just underway, but was called off soon enough, by alert neighbours who eventually called the police. What is wrong with people. It happens fairly often. DL *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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