Pre-Operation - Icom IC-M80 Owner's Manual

Accessories
. Mounting Bracket
. Power Cord and Microphone Hanger Box
. Mounting Screws
. Mounting Nuts
. Keys
7. Fuses 10A
8. Microphone Hanger Box Mounting Screws
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2
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4. Mounting Washers
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PRE-OPERATION
Licenses Required
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Ship Station License
Your craft, when equipped with VHF/FM equipment, has
a radio station on board which, if used, must have a
current license. It is unlawful to operate a Ship Station
which is not licensed. Inquire through your dealer or
appropriate government agency for an application for. а
Ship Radio-Telephone license. Your craft station will be
Issued a call sign. |
Operators License
A Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit is the
license most often held by small vessel radio operators, if a
radio is not required for safety purposes. You can usually
obtain this permit by mail without examination. Again,
contact your marine dealer or appropriate government
agency for information or application.
The Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit must be
posted or kept on the person of the operator. Only a
licensed radio operator may operate a radiotelephone
transmitter. However, non-icensed individuals may talk
over a radiotelephone if a licensed operator starts,
supervises, ends the call, and makes necessary log entries.
A current copy of the appropriate government agency
rules and regulations is usually required to be kept.
Logs and Documents
Most countries require that a log of all contacts made over the
Radiotelephone be kept. The Ship Radiotelephone Station
licensee is the person responsible for compliance.