Icom IC-M2A [7/32] Operating rules

OPERATING RULES

D Priorities

• Read all rules and regulations pertaining to priorities and

keep an up-to-date copy handy. Safety and distress calls

take priority over all others.

• You must monitor Channel 16 when you are not operating

on another channel.

• False or fraudulent distress calls are prohibited under law.

D Privacy

• Information overheard but not intended for you cannot law-

fully be used in any way.

• Indecent or profane language is prohibited.

D Radio licenses

(1) SHIP STATION LICENSE

When your craft is equipped with a VHF FM transceiver, you

must have a current radio station license before using the

transceiver. It is unlawful to operate a ship station which is not

licensed.

Inquire through your dealer or the appropriate government

agency for a Ship-Radiotelephone license. This license in-

cludes the call sign which is your craft’s identiﬁcation for radio

purposes.

(2) OPERATOR’S LICENSE

A restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit is the license

most often held by small vessel radio operators when a radio

is not required for safety purposes.

The Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit must be

posted near the transceiver or be kept with the operator. Only

a licensed radio operator may operate a transceiver.

However, non-licensed individuals may talk over a transceiver

if a licensed operator starts, supervises, ends the call and

makes the necessary log entries.

A current copy of the applicable government rules and regu-

lations is only required to be on hand for vessels in which a

radio telephone is compulsory. However, even if you are not

required to have these on hand it is your responsibility to be

thoroughly acquainted with all pertinent rules and regulations.

NOTE: Even though the IC-M2A is capable of operation

on VHF marine channels 3, 21, 23, 61, 64, 81, 82 and 83,

according to FCC regulations these simplex channels can-

not be lawfully used by the general public in USA waters.