Do you need a Licence for a ship to shore radio?
Anyone who uses a Marine VHF Radio needs a licence. If you need a radio, you may need both a radio licence and an operator’s licence. This depends on the type of radio you have and how you use it. Once installed in a vessel, a marine VHF radio requires a ship’s radio licence.
Can I use a marine VHF radio on land UK?
Can I use it on inland waters? In common with other ship radio apparatus, hand held VHF DSC may be used in UK inland waterways. However, it must not be used overseas, for example for ATIS, the Automatic Transmitter Identification Scheme which identifies individual vessels on the inland waterways of continental Europe.
How much does a marine radio license cost?
The fee is $389 and includes the Online LROCP Radio Course, the exam & practical assessment, processing, and issue of the certificate.
Do I need a VHF radio on my boat UK?
Marine-band VHF radio is obligatory on vessels navigating many tidal waterways, including parts of the Ouse, Humber, Trent, Witham and Thames. Portable marine radio sets are now relatively inexpensive and the ship portable radio licence is free.
Can I use a marine VHF radio on land?
That’s illegal. Marine VHF radios, whether fixed or handheld, may not be used on land, period. It’s the law. Once a VHF radio goes ashore, it cannot be used for marine band transmission (without a Coast Station License).
How long does a marine radio licence last?
Forever.. ship radio licences last a lifetime, but must be revalidated every 10 years.
Do you need a licence to use a VHF marine radio?
In short the answer is Yes! A Marine Radio Licence is required if you are operating Marine VHF Radios (known as Short Range – SROCP) and/or MF/HF Radios (known as Long Range – LROCP). The licence has nothing to do with whether the vessel is recreational or commercial, the size of vessel or where the vessel is operated.
How long does a VHF licence last?
How long does a VHF licence last? Forever.. ship radio licences last a lifetime, but must be revalidated every 10 years.
Does DSC work without MMSI?
DSC minimizes the time necessary to establish communications, and because the initial call is made on Channel 70, this clears a lot of the DSC radio as the new USCG regulations require. You must obtain a MMSI # (Maritime Mobile Service Identity #) for your DSC radio from Boatus.com.