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Appendix
Section 5 Appendix
5.1 FCC Licensing Requirements
Raymarine radios comply with the Federal Communications Commission
(FCC) requirements that regulate marine VHF radio usage for the US.
Marine VHF radio users in the US must comply with all applicable FCC
rules and regulations, some of which are described here. This information
was current at the time this handbook was printed. Up-to-date information,
including licensing requirements, can be obtained on the FCC website at:
www.fcc.gov/wtb/marine
Official FCC forms can be obtained on the FCC website at:
www.fcc.gov/formpage.html
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Station License
An FCC Ship Radio Station License and Call Sign are not required for most
recreational vessels travelling in US waters. Examples of radio equipment
that do not require a license include: marine VHF radios, any type of
Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB), any type of radar,
GPS or LORAN receivers, depth finders, CB radio, or amateur radio (an
amateur license is required). However, you must obtain a license if: (1) you
are required by law or treaty to carry a radio on your vessel; (2) your vessel
travels to foreign ports; (3) you use marine radio equipment on board your
vessel other than the devices listed above. Ships that use MF/HF single
side-band radio, satellite communications, or telegraphy must be licensed
by the FCC.
If required, you can obtain a Station License by completing FCC Form 605
(available from the FCC website). If no fees are required, mail the completed
form to:
Federal Communications Commission
1270 Fairfield Road
Gettysburg, PA 17325-7245
If fees are required, send Form 605 and the required fees to:
Federal Communications Commission
Wireless Bureau Applications
P. O. Box 358130
Pittsburgh, PA 15251-5130