Re: [Paddlewise] Ch 16 and DSC

From: Michael Daly <mikedaly_at_magma.ca>
Date: Fri, 17 Nov 2006 16:37:16 -0500
cholst_at_bitstream.net wrote:
> In addition to what Dave and Craig said, I should point out that the FCC
> has not for many years required citizens to have a license to transmit
> over a VHF marine radio, so I cannot imagine why they should require it of
> Canadians paddling in U.S. waters. 

This is consistent with international rules - use in foreign waters requires a 
license.  US boaters need a license to use their VHF in Canadian waters.  The 
only odd thing is the requirement for both a station license and an operator's 
certificate.  I thought only the latter was required for US/Canada transborder 
travel and use.

> Nor can I imagine why 9/11 should have
> anything to do with such a regulation.

I doubt it does - the regs date prior to 9/11.

Mike
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