Just bring a CB Radio...they are illegal everywhere... (humor/humour/hihi) Roger WA1KAT
On 3/1/2011 5:49 PM, Glen Zook wrote: > Sorry, but International law states that when in International Waters the > ship is considered to be a part of the jurisdiction of the country of > registry. The captain can give permission to operate. However, the > regulations concerning amateur radio operation are that of the country of > registry. You MUST have authority from the country of registry to operate. > The captain cannot just give his/her permission to operate. Some countries > do have recriprical agreements with the United States, some countries allow > CEPT operation, some countries require that you get an actual license granted > by that country. These regulations are determined by the country of registry > and NOT by the FCC nor by the captain of the vessel. > > You also have to comply with ITU regulations which changes things like > frequencies available due to ITU Region. Those are Region I (Europe and > Africa), Region II (North and South America), and Region III (Asia, > Australia, and Oceania). > > If the ship is of United States registry (of which a relatively few are), _______________________________________________ Sent via [email protected]. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
