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"Doug Dotson" dougdotson@NOSPAMcablespeedNOSPAMcom wrote:

was sneering at before he got caught lying about his own license level.

I'm not really sure why the Restriced Permit even exists other than for
the FCC to make money. There are no qualifications, no callsign, no
anything. They make sure the price stays indexed to inflation though.
Mine cost $10 back in 1970, my wife's cost $40 4 years ago. Most
folks I know don't even bother to get one.

They exist because it is a requirment of the International Radio Treaties
that the US is signitory to. All radio operations that are, or could be
international in nature, are required to be made by LICENSED Radio
Operators from LICENSED Radio Stations. Therefor, if you sail or fly
internationally, you MUST have a vaild Station License, and Operators
License issued by the Government of your vessels or aircrafts Flag.
I have assisted many pilots and skippers navigate the FLS of our FCC, to
secure the appropriate licenses for international operations. These
folks actually PAY me, to help them obtain the licensing that they need.
I also do licensing consulating for Part 90, Part 87, Part 80, and Part
22 operations.


Bruce in alaska used to be a FED and that helps a lot........
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