Operating Rules - Icom IC-M510BB Instruction Manual

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OPERATING RULES

D 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.
D Privacy
• Information overheard but not intended for you cannot lawfully be used in any way.
• Indecent or profane language is prohibited.
D Radio licenses
(1) SHIP STATION LICENSE
You must have 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 application. This government-issued license states the call sign
which is your craft's identification for radio purposes.
(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 or 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.
NOTE For the UK version: Even though the IC-M510BB is capable of operation on
VHF marine channels 1021, 1023, 1081, 1082 and 1083, according to FCC regulations
these simplex channels cannot be lawfully used by the general population in USA
waters.
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