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Talisker · 08-06-2009, 05:43

In Germany and I believe the UK too, a Short Range Certificate is required to operate a VHF transceiver. VHF coverage limited to Sea Area 1.

The Long Range Certificate allows use of other equipment necessary for use outside Sea Area 1, i.e. Sea Areas 2 to 4.

Furthermore, the VHF must be registered/licensed to a particular boat i.e. this ties in the radio serial number, the vessel, MMSI no., the call sign and the vessel's owner together.

08-06-2009, 05:43	#17
Talisker Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Hamburg, Germany Boat: Feeling 346 "Esprit" Posts: 24	In Germany and I believe the UK too, a Short Range Certificate is required to operate a VHF transceiver. VHF coverage limited to Sea Area 1. The Long Range Certificate allows use of other equipment necessary for use outside Sea Area 1, i.e. Sea Areas 2 to 4. Furthermore, the VHF must be registered/licensed to a particular boat i.e. this ties in the radio serial number, the vessel, MMSI no., the call sign and the vessel's owner together. __________________ If your boat is sinking due to osmosis, you have plenty of time to put out a distress call!