Actual use of marine SSB frequencies by large commercial vessels seems to be exceedingly rare in this day of global satellite phone coverage, though there is still a requirement to carry MF/HF equipment depending on the operational distance from shore. While a ship's master may choose to prohibit your use of a QRP rig on board, the likelihood of it actually interfering with any ongoing communication at any given moment is exceedingly low to nonexistent, IMHO.
If you are operating amateur maritime mobile (i.e. in international waters) I don't think there is a requirement to identify yourself with anything other than your amateur call sign. Chip AE5KA GROL (but not GMDSS) ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
