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1 OPERATION RULES
1.1 Priorities
• Read all rules and regulations pertaining to priorities and keep an up-
to-date copy handy. Safety and distress calls take priority over all
others.
• You must monitor Channel 16 when you are not operating on
another channel.
• False or fraudulent distress calls are prohibited under law.
1.2 Privacy
• Information overheard but not intended for you cannot lawfully be
used in any way.
• Indecent or profane language is forbidden.
1.3 Radio licenses
1.3.1 Ship station license
When your craft is equipped with a VHF FM transceiver you must be
in possession of a current radio station license before using the
transceiver. It is unlawful to operate a ship station which is not
licensed. Inquire through your dealer or the appropriate government
agency for a Ship-Radiotelephone license. This license includes the
call sign that is your craft’s identification for radio purposes.
1.3.2 Operator’s license
A restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit is the license most often
held by small vessel radio operators when a radio is not required for
safety purposes. The Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit must
be posted near the transceiver or be kept with the operator. Only a
licensed radio operator may operate a transceiver. However, non-
licensed individuals may talk over a transceiver if a licensed operator
starts, supervises, ends the call and makes the necessary log entries.
A current copy of the applicable government rules and regulations is
only required to be on hand for vessels in which a radio telephone is
compulsory. However, even if you are not required to have these on
hand it is your responsibility to be thoroughly acquainted with all
pertinent rules and regulations.