Licenses for SSB

[greget]

Can anyone tell my what licenses I need for an SSB and where to get the forms?

thanks,

Greg Thomas

[Pblais]

Go to the FCC web site and fill out a form 605. It allows you to set up SSB, International VHF, and EPIRB in one form. You can do it all on line and even pay with a credit card. Once you pay you can update information free.

[Talbot]

Strictly speaking , there are two licences.

One to have the SSB onboard.

One to operate it on Marine frequencies.

In Uk if you want to use Ham frequencies as well, you need a separate radio (that is the rule!) additional equipment licence and additional operating licence. A Radio Ham can get into serious trouble operating Ham frequencies with someone who is not a licenced Ham.

[GordMay]

Greetings and welcome aboard the CF, Greg.

USFCC Form 605
Quick-Form Application for Authorization in the Ship, Aircraft, Amateur, Restricted and Commercial Operator, and General Mobile Radio Services
➥ FCC Form 605

Including 605 FS ➥ http://www.fcc.gov/Forms/Form605/605fs.pdf

Help Filling Forms: 1-888-CALL-FCC

[donradcliffe]

Read this first to avoid a lot of grief--the FCC charges you for your mistakes, and the form is very confusing

http://www.shakespeare-marine.com/ne...ense-steps.pdf

[greget]

Thanks to everyone for the help.

best regards,

Greg Thomas
SV "Blessings"