On Wed, 25 Jan 2006 01:12:02 GMT, Jack Dale
wrote:

On Wed, 25 Jan 2006 00:59:48 GMT, "Roger Long"
wrote:

This is worth reading.

http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/marcomms/gmdss/dsc.htm


I am not sure about the US, but in Canada an endorsement to your VHF
Restricted Operator's Certificate is required. The Digital Selective
calling component is another plus.


Jack

No - a DSC endorsment is not required in Canada (not yet, anyway), but
all new operator certificates will include a DSC endorsement.
Canadian Power Squadrons does offer a separate manual and exam for the
DSC endorsment for current holders of an operator's certificate.



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