On May 25, 4:51 pm, Larry wrote:
The FCC doesn't give a **** what CG license, if any, you hold. That is
NOT an FCC license, which is required to operate FCC-jurisdiction
equipment, except for the VHF FM inside the USA, license free.

Sorry about the confusion. To be clear I hold both the Marine and
Restricted Radio Operator's Permits and have a ship station for the
boat. Those are FCC grants. I don't have any GMDSS/DSC
endorsements. I take it that means I'm out of compliance if I use a
DSC radio -- I don't yet. Still, I take a little comfort in being
part of a really big class of people who are not in compliance. As
you say, the whole thing is stupid.

-- Tom.