Bruce in Alaska wrote:

There is a GIANT difference between a GMDSS Radio Suite and a VHF
Radio with DSC builtin. If you don't know the difference, then you
need to educate yourself. Licensing is just a small part of that
difference.


Tell that to Larry ... that is what started the thread that ended in his
withdrawing in shame after falsely claiming to have a bunch of licenses
he doesn't hold. He was claiming that anyone using a VHF DSC radio was
required to hold a GMDSS operator ticket.

In case you have forgotten, look at the "Modifiying Icom" thread of last
July.

Rick