On 9/2/2013 4:49 AM, Geoffrey S. Mendelson wrote:
wrote:
I don't think reviews are illegal to operate in any country, though maybe
North Korea...
The US has specific rules and regulations about land use of marine
frequencies. It would be best to find them out, there is a rumor floating
around the internet about an FCC officer happening to be at return end
of a boat rental stopping people and issuing NALs for people using
non approved or unlicensed radios for FRS GMRS and marine services.
Basically, you are licensed by use of a VHF marine radio ON A BOAT, but
having or using that radio in a car or building, or using it on land,
for example in a boat in your backyard is restricted.
There also is a story floating around the internet of a logging company
using marine radios on their boats and trucks being fined by the FCC.
Best to check it out from someone who knows the right answer before you
spend any money or get in trouble.
I have to say I didn't expect quite so much drama in what I thought was
a simple request. I don't mean you specifically, but the thread as a
whole.
Yes, I am in the US. The radio will be used to support marine
communications which is legal by my understanding. Shore operation is
ok as long as one end is a ship. My specific purpose is to support a
kayak trip in a couple of weeks. We have had some bad weather before
and found it difficult to communicate with the kayaks depending on their
location because of the limited power of the hand held units. I'd like
to improve on this by using a higher power transmitter and a better
antenna. This will likely be used for monitoring the emergency channel
at a lake house when not used to support kayaks. I thought I explained
this in my original post other than the country. Oh, and I don't have a
license.
BTW, I didn't find much in the way of reviews. Mostly I find ads. Is
there a good review site for marine VHF? For kayaks that would be
paddling.com
I also would appreciate any advice on mounting in the pickup. I'm
thinking on the back of the cab but I'm not sure how the cable would
then run. It might poke out behind a passenger's head...
--
Rick