POLLIWOGG Posted May 11, 2009 Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 Just got word that in some parts of the country the cops are cracking down on theRadio operators certificate, you might still have time to get in on a coarse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyb Posted May 11, 2009 Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 Can you post some details of the course? assuming you are involved with it through canadian power squadron or something alike? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexmedic Posted May 11, 2009 Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 My buddy just finished taking the course (somewhere in Richmond Hill), and his in structor told him the same thing. Looks like another crack-down.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted May 12, 2009 Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 I always wonder who starts these rumours! lol Do the OPP have the power to charge for something under Industry Canada control? (many here probably remember little IC cars and trucks running around, with antennas on the roof, trying to catch illegal CB use 30 years or more back) Also they'll have to see you key the mic.. because you don't need a licence to "listen" to a VHF Marine Radio. All mute points to me.. I have both a marine and an aeronautical... but I'm just throwing the above out there as thoughts to ponder.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted May 12, 2009 Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 I have my advance ham radio license does that count ...---... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted May 12, 2009 Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 No ! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted May 12, 2009 Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 but I can build my own radio and operate it....dang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted May 12, 2009 Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 Ya I know.. but Hams talk funny ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POLLIWOGG Posted May 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 The coarse is usually 2 evenings with the digital upgrade and the test on the second. I think CPS is the only ones doing it now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Posted May 12, 2009 Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 When I took the test a few years back I simply studied the Guide and took the test at Industry Canada down the road from work during lunch hour. No sweat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Bob Posted May 12, 2009 Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 Yep, that's what we need a "crack down" on a problem we really don't have. Boy does that sound familiar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POLLIWOGG Posted May 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 Bob the reason they do this is to keep the vhf " clean " I guess would be the word. VHF is a safety network and they have to make sure it doesn't go the way of CB where it got so out of control that they just gave up. A properly worded mayday on the right channel will get a better response than "hey search and rescue ya got yer ears on 10-4." If your responsible enough to risk lives, mobilize millions of $ worth of equipment at cost of thousands you should sound like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perodimi Posted May 12, 2009 Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 (edited) Wayne, I assume since you have both VHF licences, the aeronautical one doesn't apply to marine. Is there much more to know about the marine licence? Cheers, Peter Edited May 12, 2009 by perodimi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyb Posted May 12, 2009 Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 (edited) Thanks Polli, I looked up the website http://www.cps-ecp.ca Much better to be compliant, and have boat inspections go smoothly so we can get back to fishing that much sooner Plus, who couldn't use a refresher in the phonetic alphabet? my cats names are Whiskey and Tango Edited May 12, 2009 by tonyb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Posted May 12, 2009 Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 Yep, that's what we need a "crack down" on a problem we really don't have. Boy does that sound familiar. The problem is, there IS a problem, way to many people using it for personal poop chat and everything except stuff related to being on the water. If you interrupt them, they get right ornery and tell you to "get lost" and "mind your own business". Maybe if a few of those idiots got wacked, the rest would fall in line. The day someone needs help, some pinecone will be yacking about their previous nights BBQ and drunk party...use your phone. If it was up to me, you wouldn't be allowed to buy a VHF without having your licence first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capt bruce Posted May 12, 2009 Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 Friend of mine ran his boat aground off TO islands in a storm that came out of nowhere (sail boat , who wants a boat you got to blow on to get it to move) called marine unit on his UNLICENSED radio. Think it was over 4 grand in fines and towing costs when they came out to get him. Seen a few threads lately where people have bragged they ran their boats in the harbor with no license etc. and they had no problem . While when things go wrong !!!!! poo poo happens . radio license is easy thing to get why temp the fates ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted May 12, 2009 Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 (edited) The problem is, there IS a problem, way to many people using it for personal poop chat and everything except stuff related to being on the water. If you interrupt them, they get right ornery and tell you to "get lost" and "mind your own business". Maybe if a few of those idiots got wacked, the rest would fall in line. The day someone needs help, some pinecone will be yacking about their previous nights BBQ and drunk party...use your phone. If it was up to me, you wouldn't be allowed to buy a VHF without having your licence first. I see you've been to the BOQ in the fall Fisherman! Peter...The way I read thru the IC site last night you need the specific certificate for each application. There is none that covers them all. I just happened to have a Marine.. before I had to get an Aeronautical and why I have both. If I only had an Aeronautical I wouldn't be running out to get the marine, I'd just be showing them what I had if requested. We've been taught to say Mayday.. Mayday.. Mayday with better urgency! Edited May 12, 2009 by irishfield Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Bob Posted May 12, 2009 Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 Funny, I have had a VHF radio on-board for 24 years now. Fishermen use 68 & 72 while all other channels are for other purposes and of course channel 16 for contacting someone including the US Coast Guard. My radio always is set to scan 16 for emergency purposes while maintaining usually channel 68. In all those years I have never heard any problems what so ever. BUT if you say there is a problem or the government says there is a problem to justify there high paying jobs then there must be a problem I am not aware of. But then again maybe it's just a Canadian problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raf Posted May 12, 2009 Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 well... we gotta pay for these gm & chrysler bailouts somehow right? i've been noticing more speed traps lately too.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeXXington Posted May 12, 2009 Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 I would have to agree, People should get there radio licence and people who think they are jokers should remember they can triangulate your position in about 1 second. Last year on the water there were a couple of jokers who were piping through music on one of the channels. VERY annoying !!! Good thing is the coast guard is very aggressive about keeping 16 free Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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