"Bobsprit" wrote in message

10 meters is an amateur radio frequency and you'll have to have a ham
license to operate there.

I'm aware of that and will have the Tech. license shortly. But what type
of use
might I get out it aboard? I bought it mainly for it's 11 meter SSB, to
use
with out SSB Cherokee handheld.

That tech license won't allow you to operate voice on 10 meters. And
neither a ham rig nor a marine SSB transceiver will transmit in the 11M band
without modifications. 11M is the so-called Citizen's Band, but it little
more than a waste of precious bandwidth today.

However I know the rules are changing/have changed, so anything may be
possible soon.

Max

"Lonny" wrote in message

SSB is a completely different animal than VHF, of course. If I recall
correctly, I had to get a ham license in order to operate one.

You recall incorrectly. Marine SSB does not require a ham license. And
there's no way you'd not recall obtaining a ham radio operator's permit.
It's not a simple task.

Max

Hey Min,

I have a ham licence. I remember just fine, thank you very much. I
had mine before I used the SSB, and was trying to remember if it was
required in order to operate it.

It has been a few years since I have done some serious off shore
sailing because after a close call with losing my life I decided not
to do it again until my children are grown. Doing loads of coastal
stuff, though. No need for SSB there. At least I have not found the
need.

Lonny


It has been almost ten years since I have done some serious"Maxprop" wrote in message ink.net...
"Lonny" wrote in message

SSB is a completely different animal than VHF, of course. If I recall
correctly, I had to get a ham license in order to operate one.

You recall incorrectly. Marine SSB does not require a ham license. And
there's no way you'd not recall obtaining a ham radio operator's permit.
It's not a simple task.

Max

"Lonny" wrote in message
Hey Min,

I have a ham licence. I remember just fine, thank you very much. I
had mine before I used the SSB, and was trying to remember if it was
required in order to operate it.

An amateur license isn't required to operate on the marine single side
bands, but a restricted radiotelephone operator's permit is. That's a
no-brainer--just an application to the FCC.

Some marine SSB rigs have provisions for modification to allow operation in
the ham bands. And some ham rigs can be modified to operate in the marine
bands. Almost all have broadband receivers which receive both band spectra.

A good argument for having a ham license and a ham rig is that third-party
traffic is generally not allowed on the marine bands. If one wishes to stay
in contact with his landbound relatives and friends, ham is the way to go.
But the marine SSB nets are worthwhile, too. The ideal rig has access to
both band spectra.

Max

The ideal rig has access to
both band spectra.

Max

Max, what would radios would be on your list...budget and high price, that
could also do marine SSB out of the box?

Thanks,

RB

Tell us what happened... although it is sailing related...

"Lonny" wrote in message
om...
Hey Min,

I have a ham licence. I remember just fine, thank you very much. I
had mine before I used the SSB, and was trying to remember if it was
required in order to operate it.

It has been a few years since I have done some serious off shore
sailing because after a close call with losing my life I decided not
to do it again until my children are grown. Doing loads of coastal
stuff, though. No need for SSB there. At least I have not found the
need.

Lonny


It has been almost ten years since I have done some serious"Maxprop"
wrote in message
ink.net...
"Lonny" wrote in message

SSB is a completely different animal than VHF, of course. If I recall
correctly, I had to get a ham license in order to operate one.

You recall incorrectly. Marine SSB does not require a ham license. And
there's no way you'd not recall obtaining a ham radio operator's permit.
It's not a simple task.

Max

Lonny wrote:


It has been a few years since I have done some serious off shore
sailing because after a close call with losing my life I decided not
to do it again until my children are grown.

Care to tell the story?

Cheers

I know a guy who has spent the last 5 or 6 years rebuilding a 100 year old
classic workboat.


He sounds like an idiot.

RB

So you admit you don't know how to use said radio?
"Bobsprit" wrote in message
...
Okay, again I'm getting (as a gift if I want it) a Icom M-700 SSB radio.
Believe it or not, I don't just accept an expensive gift just because it's
"expensive."
This summer we have to trips planned and there will be plenty of daysails,
but
not the kind of cruising associated with an SSB requirement. My question
is: Is
this still a worthwhile radio to have on board? Can I chat with people
far-off
for the sake of chatting, as in Ham or CB SSB?
I already have the VHF and also a new 10 meter with 11 meter conversion
aboard.


Thanks for any help!

RB

So you admit you don't know how to use said radio?

Which radio? I own a VHF, AM SSB and a Voyage 10 meter.

RB