Icom M200 Instruction Manual - Page 4

1 OPERATING RULES DDPRIORITIES ••Read all rules and regulations pertaining to priorities and keep an up-to-date copy handy. A Distress call takes priority over all others. ••You must monitor Channel 16 when you are not operating on another channel. ••False or fraudulent Distress signals are prohibited and punishable by law. DDPRIVACY ••Information overheard but not intended for you, cannot lawfully be used for any reason. ••Indecent or profane language is prohibited. DDRADIO LICENSES (1) SHIP STATION LICENSE You may require a current radio station license before using the transceiver. It is unlawful to operate a ship station which is not licensed, but required to be. If required, contact your dealer or the appropriate government agency for a Ship-Radiotelephone license application. This government-issued license states 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. If required, the Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit must be posted or kept with the operator. If required, 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. Keep a copy of the current government rules and regulations handy. 1