On Mon, 14 Jul 2008 21:05:13 +0000, Larry wrote:

"claus" wrote in
:

Are "Call Signs" ever used in VHF communications to/from/between
boats? I know they are part of the FCC radio license - but is they
just a "leftover" from land based radio stations?

Just curious...



They are in all foreign ports, and are required. Inside the USA, FCC has
been forgotten with the "unlicensed class" on VHF.....

Callsigns must always be used in international waters and foreign ports of
call.

DE WDB6254, S/V "Lionheart".

damned thing sounds like a CB call of old....

Larry W4CSC
Ahh...that's better.

In parts of Indonesia, they using various whistling tones to call
someone. Nothing said until the conversation starts.

Peter