Operating Rules And Guidelines; Call Procedure; Operator's License - Icom IC-M802 Instruction Manual

OPERATING RULES AND GUIDELINES

Before transmitting, monitor the channel you wish to
use so as to avoid interrupting transmissions al-
ready in progress.

• CALL PROCEDURE

Calls must be properly identified and the time limit
must be respected.
q Give your call sign each time you call another ves-
sel or coast guard station. If you have no call sign,
identify the station by giving your vessel name and
the name of the licensee.
w Give your call sign at the end of each transmission
that lasts more than 3 min.
e You must break and give your call sign at least once
every 15 min. during long ship-to-shore calls.
r Keep your unanswered calls short, less than
30 sec. Do not repeat a call for 2 min.
t Unnecessary transmissions are not allowed.
• PRIORITIES
q Read all rules and regulations pertaining to priori-
ties and keep an up-to-date copy handy. Safety and
distress calls take priority over all others.
w False or fraudulent distress signals are prohibited
and punishable by law.
• PRIVACY
q Information overheard but not intended for you, can-
not lawfully be used in any way.
w Indecent or profane language is prohibited.
• LOGS
q All distress, emergency and safety calls must be
recorded in complete details. Log data activity is
usually recorded in 24 hour time. Universal Time
(UTC) is frequently used.
w Adjustments, repairs, channel frequency changes
and authorized modifications affecting electrical op-
eration of the equipment must be kept in the main-
tenance log; entries must be signed by the autho-
rized licensed technician performing or supervising
the work.
• 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 govern-
ment agency for a Ship-Radiotelephone license appli-
cation. This government-issued license states the call
sign which is your craft's identification for radio pur-
poses.

(2) OPERATOR'S LICENSE

A Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit is the li-
cense 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 the transceiver.
However, non-licensed individuals may talk over a
transceiver if a licensed operator starts, supervises,
and ends the call and makes the necessary log en-
tries.
Keep a copy of the current government rules and reg-
ulation handy.
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