Introduction; Service; Licensing - SeaFit V5 Owner's Manual

Welcome!
Thank you for purchasing the Seafit V5.
This product was designed and built for
boaters to use in the harsh marine envi-
ronment. With proper care this product
should provide you with years of trouble-
free operation.
Your satisfaction with this product is
backed by the entire West Marine organi-
zation worldwide.
Remember:
• 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.
• Information overheard but not intend-
ed for you cannot lawfully be used in
any way.
• Indecent or profane language is pro-
hibited.

Service:

In the event that the radio fails to per-
form, or needs servicing, please send
directly to West Marine's Electronics
Repair Center in Hollister, CA. Be sure to
include your return mailing information
and a detailed accounting of the problems
experienced and/or the service requested.
West Marine
Electronics Repair Center
2395 Bert Court
Hollister, CA 95023
repair@westmarine.com
831-761-4205
2 Seafit V5 Radio Owner's Manual
Radio Licenses:
1. Ship Station License
An FCC ship station license is no longer
required for any vessel traveling in US
waters which uses a VHF marine radio,
RADAR, EPIRB, and which is not
required to carry radio equipment. A
license is necessary however for a DSC
MMSI number, or for any vessel required
to carry a marine radio on an international
voyage, carrying a HF single side band
radiotelephone or marine satellite termi-
nal. For more information, see the FCC's
Fact Sheet PR 5000 #14. FCC license
forms, including applications for ship
(506) and land station licenses can be
downloaded via the Internet at
www.fcc.gov/forms. To obtain a form
from the FCC, call (888) 225-5322.
2. Radio Call Sign
Currently the FCC does not require recre-
ational boaters to have a Ship Radio
Station License. The USCG recommends
that the boat's registration number and the
state to be used.
3. Canadian Ship Station

Licensing

You do not need a license if your vessel is
not operated in sovereign waters of a
country other than Canada or the USA. If
you do need a license, contact their near-
est field office or regional office or write:
Industry Canada
Radio Regulatory Branch
Attn: DOSP
300 Slater Street
Ottawa, Ontario
Canada, K1A OCA