VE3JC John wrote: > I have heard from several sources that USCG will not respond to distress > calls from "unlicenced" foreign craft. And if they do, you'll > technically be subject to prosecution. What sources said that? I have monitored _many_ USCG rescue responses, and the subsequent dialog with the affected vessel, at the mouth of the Columbia River. The USCG _never_ asks if the vessel's VHF is registered. Their entire focus is on helping the at-risk vessel and its occupants. Afterwards, in an investigation, that might come out. I'd take the risk of a fine, later, over hazard to my person. It should be mentioned that an unwritten tenet of the FCC's rules is that any radio device used in a true emergency can be used in any way, without penalty. I'd be amazed if there is a single piece of US case law in which prosecution occurred under these circumstances. -- Dave Kruger Astoria, OR *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************Received on Fri Nov 17 2006 - 06:43:14 PST
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