I'm no authority but I'm not real into authority either.
He said that if you aren't using the radio when you get checked, then you can't be charged with using it without a license.
That being said, I am going to at least read up on all the rules and regs for use. I don't want to mess up on a radio and cause trouble. I guess if I get a license and do mess up it covers me a little.
My sister is also in the power squadron so I will get something through her.
I never got stopped last year but I imagine I will this year.
My buddy quit fishing BOQ because he got checked so often.