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Model RG1 Owner's Manual

The REGATTA 1 radio complies with the FCC (Federal Communication

Commission) requirements that regulate the Maritime Radio Service. This radio incorpo-

rates a VHF FM transceiver designed for use in the frequency range of 156.025 to

162.550 MHz. It requires 13.8 volts DC and has a switchable RF output power of one

(1) or (25) watts. The transceiver is capable of DSC (Digital Selective Calling) opera-

tion. The radio operates on all currently allocated marine channels and is switchable

for use according to U.S.A., International, or Canadian regulations.

Station License

An FCC ship station license is no longer required for any vessel traveling in

U.S.A. waters which uses a VHF marine radio, RADAR, or EPIRB (Emergency Position

Indicating Radio Beacon), and which is not required to carry radio equipment.

However, any vessel required to carry a marine radio on an international voyage, carry-

ing a HF single side band radiotelephone, or carrying a marine satellite terminal must

obtain a station license. FCC license forms and applications for ship and land stations

can be downloaded through the Internet at http://www.fcc.gov/ Forms can also be

obtained by calling the FCC at 888-225-5322.

International Station License

If your vessel will be entering the sovereign waters of a country other than the

U.S.A. or Canada, you should contact that country's communications regulatory authori-

ty for licensing information.

Radio Call Sign

Currently, the FCC does not require recreational boaters to have a license. The

United States Coast Guard recommends that the boat's registration number and state of

registry (e.g., Illinois 1234 AB) be used as a call sign and be clearly visible on the ves-

sel.

Canadian Ship Station License

You need a Radio Operator's Certificate if your vessel is operated in Canadian

waters. Radio Operator training and certification is available from the Canadian Power

Squadron. Visit their website (http://www.cps-ecp.ca/), contact the nearest field office

or write: Industry of Canada, Radio Regulatory Branch, Attn: DOSP, 300 Slater Street,

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1A 0C8.

For using GMDSS and DSC functions, the operator

must have a GMDSS radio operator's certificate (SRC

or LRC) and apply for a ships MMSI number at the

local radio authority. Without MMSI number the

radio can only be used as conventional VHF marine

radio without DSC. Your distributor may program

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