Page 9
1.3 Licensing
Prior to use check the national licensing requirements for operators.
In the UK licence applications and queries should be made to the following authority:
Ship Radio Licensing
Radio Licencing Centre
The Post Office
PO Box 1495
Bristol
BS99 3QS
Website: www.radiolicencecentre.co.uk/rlc
A set may only be operated by or under the supervision of the holder of a Marine Radio
Operator’s Certificate of Competence and Authority to Operate. This is awarded on completion of
the Marine Short Range Certificate course administered by the Royal Yachting Association:
Royal Yachting Association
RYA House
Ensign Way
Hamble
Southampton
SO31 4YA
Website: www.rya.org.uk
Tel. 0845 345 0400
Holders of the Restricted Certificate of Competence in Radio-telephony (which covers MF/HF
SSB, etc.) do not need a separate VHF certificate.
In the USA licence applications should be made to:
Federal Communications Commission
Gettysburg
Washington DC 20554
PA17325
Website: www.fcc.gov
In Canada licence applications should be made to the regional or district offices of:
Spectrum Direct
®
Industry Canada
Website: http://sd.ic.gc.ca/engdoc/main.jsp
In all other countries, please contact your regional authority for information.
