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BEFORE YOU USE YOUR RADIO:
FCC RADIO FREQUENCY (RF) COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS
WARNING: The radio operator and any bystanders should be at least 3.3 feet (1 meter) from
the base of the antenna when the radio is transmitting (whenever the PTT key is pressed and
held or anytime the TX icon appears on the LCD) in order to avoid excessive radio frequency
(RF) exposure (as defined by the FCC).
WARNING: Hold the microphone handset no closer than 1 inch (2.5 cm) from your mouth
when the radio is transmitting (whenever the PTT key is pressed and held or anytime the TX
icon appears on the LCD) in order to avoid excessive radio frequency (RF) exposure (as defined
by the FCC).
WARNING: Do not operate the radio when the antenna is not attached, in order to avoid
damaging the radio and in order to avoid excessive RF exposure (as defined by the FCC).
BEFORE YOU USE YOUR RADIO: FCC LICENSING REQUIREMENTS
Besides getting a Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) number assigned (see
Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) for more information), you may need to
obtain a radio operator’s permit and/or station license from the FCC. You will NOT need
to obtain an FCC license if:
• You are a recreational boater who will NOT be traveling to a foreign country
(foreign countries include Canada and Mexico) and will not be using your
radio to communicate with foreign coast or ship stations. For more
information, see http://wireless.fcc.gov/marine/.
You WILL need to obtain an FCC license if:
• You are a recreational boater who WILL be traveling to a foreign country
(foreign countries include Canada and Mexico) or will be using your radio to
communicate with foreign coast or ship stations or are required to carry
a radio for safety purposes; in this case, you will need to obtain a
Restricted Radiotelephone Operator’s Permit from the FCC (see
http://wireless.fcc.gov/marine/ for more information). In this case, anyone
may talk over the radio as long as the licensed operator initiates, supervises,
and ends the call.
• You are planning to operate a ship station; in this case, you will need to obtain
a Ship Station License from the FCC (see http://wireless.fcc.gov/marine/ for
more information).