This file illustrates the channels "available"
for Single Sideband Radio
( and their meaning )
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Recommend: As a US vessel in a foreign port we are all required to have a Restricted Radiotelephone Operators Permit and a Ship Radio Station Authorization (SRSA) to use any transmitting devices on our boats.
The SRSA provides a call sign for use on HF and VHF Marine radio as well as Station Identification, MMSI.
Terry Sparks on SV/ Sunnyside has his amature Extra license, AD7XL and since he was a proctor for the exams in San Diego area he is willing to teach/help people with any of the Electronics.
The Chula Vista Exams are (normally) on the 4th Saturday of each month and are held at the Cula Vista Fire Station #7 Sessions start at 0800 hours. Park in the back of the station. Contact Pat Allen, eMail: W6PEA@att.net
To Test you MUST have your valid FRN number with you and $5.00 for Examination Fee. To get your FRN number please visit this site:: http://www.fcc.gov If you do not have a valid FRN no test will be given! For licence upgrade you must have a copy of your Amateur Radio License.
It is preferred that applicants phone ahead for reservations at least seven (7) days prior to the test date. Walk-ins will be accepted at some test sites if the workload is light and space available.
Special sessions may be arranged for handicapped persons, classes or groups by contacting any of the above team leaders and making arrangements as to date, time and locations. Such special sessions MUST be publicized at least one week prior to the event as per FCC Rules.
Side Band Marine Radio
This file illustrates the channels
"available" and "not available" for cruisers.
Also shows "restricted use" channels
The "Net Controller" script is used as a general guideline for conducting the daily Ensenada Cruisers morning VHF radio meeting on Channel 21A.
Please feel free to embellish if you are moved to do so.
Books Every Cruiser Should Read
Returning to the USA by Vessel?
I read the first edition of this book nearly two years ago and it was the best getting started book I ever read. I have been really looking forward to this second edition. I follow the author on several sailing blogs and he is one of the most knowledgeable and helpful people you will ever find. He is constantly helping other people with solutions to problems and finding ways to do things better and less expensively. I highly recommend anything by Terry Sparks and I am sure you will get much information and help from this edition. Other books by Cruiser Terry Sparks include:
Available at Arm Chair Sailor in Seattle WA, West Marine, Amazon, and other fine marine book stores.
Communications Made Simple for Cruisers: Hand Book for Starting the Dream
Radar - Made Simple for Cruisers: Handbook for Starting the Dream
Icom IC - M802 Made Simple for Cruisers: Hand Book for Starting the Dream
