MIDLAND RG1 - Manual (Page 4)

Model RG1 Owner’s Manual
Page 4 www.midlandradio.com
Registration of your Marine
Transceiver
For using GMDSS and DSC functions, the operator
must have a GMDSS radio operator's certificate (SRC
or LRC) and apply for a ships MMSI number at the
local radio authority. Without MMSI number the
radio can only be used as conventional VHF marine
radio without DSC. Your distributor may program
your radio according to your needs.
FCC Licensing Information FCC Licensing Information
The REGATTA 1 radio complies with the FCC (Federal Communication
Commission) requirements that regulate the Maritime Radio Service. This radio incorpo-
rates a VHF FM transceiver designed for use in the frequency range of 156.025 to
162.550 MHz. It requires 13.8 volts DC and has a switchable RF output power of one
(1) or (25) watts. The transceiver is capable of DSC (Digital Selective Calling) opera-
tion. The radio operates on all currently allocated marine channels and is switchable
for use according to U.S.A., International, or Canadian regulations.
Station License
An FCC ship station license is no longer required for any vessel traveling in
U.S.A. waters which uses a VHF marine radio, RADAR, or EPIRB (Emergency Position
Indicating Radio Beacon), and which is not required to carry radio equipment.
However, any vessel required to carry a marine radio on an international voyage, carry-
ing a HF single side band radiotelephone, or carrying a marine satellite terminal must
obtain a station license. FCC license forms and applications for ship and land stations
can be downloaded through the Internet at http://www.fcc.gov/ Forms can also be
obtained by calling the FCC at 888-225-5322.
International Station License
If your vessel will be entering the sovereign waters of a country other than the
U.S.A. or Canada, you should contact that country’s communications regulatory authori-
ty for licensing information.
Radio Call Sign
Currently, the FCC does not require recreational boaters to have a license. The
United States Coast Guard recommends that the boat’s registration number and state of
registry (e.g., Illinois 1234 AB) be used as a call sign and be clearly visible on the ves-
sel.
Canadian Ship Station License
You need a Radio Operator’s Certificate if your vessel is operated in Canadian
waters. Radio Operator training and certification is available from the Canadian Power
Squadron. Visit their website (http://www.cps-ecp.ca/), contact the nearest field office
or write: Industry of Canada, Radio Regulatory Branch, Attn: DOSP, 300 Slater Street,
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1A 0C8.