On Mon, 16 Aug 2004 12:21:30 GMT, "NetWorkin"
wrote:

I'm sure if I made ten improper transmissions on marine VHF radio let's
say on ch.16 I could guarantee I would get the $10,000 fine, and
imprisonment for two years!" this I can count on.
BUT big Telemarketers can break the FCC laws 2000 times a day and nothing
comes of it for them.
Who is big brother watching out for? I'd go for a simple multiple guess quiz
you must pass before Marine VHF Radio purchase. Self education just doesn't
seem to work.

Actually two-way radio enforcement is not nearly as strict as you've
implied. If you transmit a deliberate false "mayday" you could get
into serious trouble (Assuming they were able to track you down). On
the other hand, simple protocol infractions are not treated with the
same earnest.

Being a ham radio operator, I see all sorts of rule infractions go by
on a daily basis. The basic fact of the matter is that the FCC is up
to their ears in issues to deal with, and they tend to prioritize
them. A few goofs on VHF marine are not enough to get the attention of
the FCC in most cases.

Dave