Icom IC-M220 Instruction Manual

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11741015182813511163914612171OPERATING RULESD Priorities• Read all rules and regulations pertaining to priorities and keep an up-to-date copyhandy. Safety and distress calls take priority over all others.• You must monitor Channel 16 when you are not operating on another channel.• False or fraudulent distress calls are prohibited under law.D Privacy• Information overheard but not intended for you cannot lawfully be used in any way.• Indecent or profane language is prohibited.D Radio licenses(1) SHIP STATION LICENSEYou must have a current radio station license before using the transceiver. It is unlawful tooperate a ship station which is not licensed.Inquire through your dealer or the appropriate government agency for a Ship-Radiotelephone license application. This government-issued license states the call signwhich is your craft’s identification for radio purposes.(2) OPERATOR’S LICENSEA Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit is the license most often held by smallvessel radio operators when a radio is not required for safety purposes.The Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit must be posted or kept with the operator.Only a licensed radio operator may operate a transceiver.However, non-licensed individuals may talk over a transceiver if a licensed operatorstarts, supervises, ends the call and makes the necessary log entries.A current copy of the applicable government rules and regulations is only required to beon hand for vessels in which a radio telephone is compulsory. However, even if you arenot required to have these on hand it is your responsibility to be thoroughly acquaintedwith all pertinent rules and regulations.