T&T: USCG Radio Procedure

[Peter Bennett]

Sunday, November 5, 2006, 7:37:57 AM, Rob wrote:

RZ> If I recall correctly, I read somewhere that both the US and Canada are now
RZ> requiring (or re-instated) licencing requirements on transmitters for the
RZ> simple reason to teach people how to properly use them.

RZ> Rob
RZ> Somewhere in snowy land locked Alberta

Canada has always required Operator Certificates for marine radio.  Canadian Power Squadrons now does the exams, and issues the certificates, on behalf of Industry Canada (the Canadian equivalent tof FCC).

Canadians do not require station licences (the permit for installing a radio on a boat) while operating in Canada, but we do require a station licence when travelling ot forgien lands, such as the USA.

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Peter Bennett, VE7CEI    Vancouver, B.C., Canada
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