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[CSY Man]

Originally Posted by stormalong

The FCC claims you need a station license for operation in foreign countries but many foreign countries don't care. Canada does not care. Before getting an expensive station license check with the Bahamas.

A Station License is required in the Bahamas, by the Bahamians.

[Redline452]

Originally Posted by stormalong

The FCC claims you need a station license for operation in foreign countries but many foreign countries don't care. Canada does not care. .

Canada does care - a license is required if you are not a “voluntarily equipped” Canadian vessel. Don’t confuse regulation with enforcement.

[stormalong]

Originally Posted by Redline452

Canada does care - a license is required if you are not a “voluntarily equipped” Canadian vessel. Don’t confuse regulation with enforcement.

Isn't a pleasure boat a "voluntarily equipped" vessel?

In the Bahamas they use marine VHF as a party line phone system on most islands. Apparently enforcement is non-existent.

[CSY Man]

Originally Posted by stormalong

Isn't a pleasure boat a "voluntarily equipped" vessel?

In the Bahamas they use marine VHF as a party line phone system on most islands. Apparently enforcement is non-existent.

The Bahamians yakking on VHF are not foreigners on visiting boats,
Whether the Station License is Enforced or not should not be a factor, just do the right thing and follow the rules.
(How hard is to sail by the book? Always trying to find a shortcut and to cheat on everything, because You are saving a few dollars, and the dollar is almighty?)

[Redline452]

Originally Posted by stormalong

Isn't a pleasure boat a "voluntarily equipped" vessel?.

Yes, but the next word was CANADIAN. A foreign pleasure craft does not have the license exemption.