T&T: Radio Station Permit FCC

[Peter Bennett]

Wednesday, November 8, 2006, 4:04:51 PM, J wrote:

JR> Am I required to have a radio station permit to travel to Mexico or
JR> Canada?  If so, will I need to reprogram my MMSI number on the
JR> VHF?  Not sure whether I am considered a voluntary vessel under the
JR> regs for recreational vessels.  Any help pointing me in the right
JR> direction would be helpful.  Thank you
Yes, you will need a station license if travelling to Canada, or anywhere
outside the US.  I don't think this should require changing your MMSI number
(but the FCC may have other ideas...)

JR> John Rudolph
JR> M/V Kiapoko
JR> KK 48 Northsea
JR> currently lying Sausalito CA
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