What is a ship station license?

What is a ship station license?

A maritime ship licence lets you operate one or more stations on a ship that communicate with: other radiocommunications equipment on or off the ship. another ship.

How do I get an FCC MMSI number?

You are required to obtain a Ship’s Station License from the FCC and they will provide an MMSI number that is valid for international cruising. To obtain a Ship’s Station License from the FCC, please visit the Ship Radio Stations page or call 877-480-3201.

What is FCC license?

The General Radiotelephone Operator License (GROL) is a license granted by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC), which is required to operate certain radio equipment.

How long is the validity of ships radio license?

The expiration date of all Ship Radio Station Licenses shall be four years from the date of issue.

Do marine radios require a license?

Here’s a chart to help you decide if you need to have the Marine Radio Operator Permit: Is your vessel than 300 gross tons and required by law to carry a radio station?

Do you need a license for a handheld VHF?

You must have a separate Ship Portable Radio Licence for each hand held VHF DSC radio. This is because each individual radio is given a separate identity. So, it cannot be covered by a normal Ship Radio Licence, as this does not impose any territorial restrictions.

How long does FCC MMSI take?

about 2 days
Once you have completed the license application, it takes about 2 days for the FCC to issue the license. Your license will include a call sign and MMSI for your vessel.

Do you need a MMSI number?

The MMSI # is required for ALL AIS transponders to transmit your identity over the air. If you are a US documented or registered vessel and are required to have MMSI # then you are also required to have an FCC Ship Station License & Restricted Radio Operators Permit.

Why do I need an FCC license?

The FCC licenses certain frequencies, such as AM/FM broadcasts, radio spectrums, and cell phone frequencies. Two‑way radios use the shared FRS/GMRS frequencies that transmit above 2 Watts of power, so they require FCC licensing. This is to make sure that your company’s frequencies do not overlap with other channels.

What is an FCC license good for?

License Expirations FCC licenses are typically good for 10 years. Each license has an expiration date on it. If you have an expiration coming up within the next few months, let us know and we will take care of the paperwork.

Do you need a Licence for a VHF marine radio?

In short the answer is Yes! A Marine Radio Licence is required if you are operating Marine VHF Radios (known as Short Range – SROCP) and/or MF/HF Radios (known as Long Range – LROCP). The licence has nothing to do with whether the vessel is recreational or commercial, the size of vessel or where the vessel is operated.

What is the maximum permitted power of a marine VHF radio?

The Maximum ERP for a handheld VHF radio is 5w and 25W for a fixed VHF radio.