VHF radio use from shore is now legal but limited

[Ken Cross]

I keep reading that we can't use our VHF radios from shore, but now we can. It's limited to docks and beaches. Here is a link.

http://transition.fcc.gov/Daily_Releases/Daily_Business/2017/db0913/DA-17-886A1.pdf

Ken

 

[dlochner]

The rule change is pretty specific and limited to handheld VHF and communication to the "mother ship" about the ship's business.

Still need to have shore license to operate a fixed mount VHF.

Also, of note in these changes it is now permissible to transfer a ship's station license. In the past if the boat ownership changed, the new owner had to obtain a new license, not any more.

 

[Ken Cross]

The rule change is pretty specific and limited to handheld VHF and communication to the "mother ship" about the ship's business.

Still need to have shore license to operate a fixed mount VHF.

Also, of note in these changes it is now permissible to transfer a ship's station license. In the past if the boat ownership changed, the new owner had to obtain a new license, not any more.

Good points. Thanks for contributing.

Ken

 

[Ron20324]

I keep reading that we can't use our VHF radios from shore, but now we can. It's limited to docks and beaches. Here is a link.

http://transition.fcc.gov/Daily_Releases/Daily_Business/2017/db0913/DA-17-886A1.pdf

Ken

Told ya so