Marine Radio Licensing Requirements

[PITBULL]

Do you still have to have a FCC licence to operate a VHF marine radio?
I went on the FCC website and it all seems very confusing. :dizzy:
According to the owners handbook from Raymarine that I got with my radio it says ( A station licence and call sign are not required for most recreational vessles traveling in U.S. waters.) and to check with the FCC for current requirements.
I was just wondering if anyone has had to register.

[Take Five]

No License needed.

Wayne

[die4irish]

only when you get into the units with a lot more power

[PITBULL]

Thanks, :)

[FishTales]

A license isn't needed, But, the DSC radios need to be registered to work right in emergency situations, read this article.

http://www.boatsafe.com/nauticalknowhow/dig0101.htm