Radio Etiquette

[Kaz]

Just a reminder that Radios are a tool and not a toy. Since some of you are using the FRS/GMRS, or Marine radios for the first time, we must remember that when you key the mic, you're reaching several miles to anyone who is also on that channel. The FCC, who rules the radio waves, has certain guide lines which must be followed. True, some of the non licenced radios are not direcly controlled by that agency, but common sense should still pervail. Some of the language I've heard can make anyone blush, and not just the prudish. Think about your using some pretty foul words over the radio and your young kids were to hear you and know it was you. Somebody elses younger children may be out learning how great fishing is, and the words they hear is something that could tarnish there fun. I've been in some of the resorts and heard people cursing, and resort radio was loud enough to be heard by everyone in the place. I'm not trying to be a preacher on the matter, but lets use some common sense when we start using the radios..It'll be more pleasent for everyone....Kaz

[curt quesnell]

I second what Kaz says. In my fishhouse<BR>language can get pretty blue but it is in<BR>poor taste to share it with everyone on the<BR>channel. <P>The new little radios are pretty<BR>channel specific and you can try to zero<BR>in on your buddies but you never know who<BR>is out there.<P>Thanks in advance for your consideration<BR>on this matter<BR><P>------------------<BR>Curt Quesnell<BR>NorthCountry Outdoors Radio

[bturck]

Curt: I agree with your posts here and I have a question. Being that you are under the guidelines of FCC in your occupation.<BR>I was looking at an ad the other day for some small hand held portables and in the ad it said an FCC license is require for their use. Where and how would one apply for that license? Is it necessary to talk to my buddies on this small hand helds? Bill

[End of the Line]

Great posts above! Thank you.<BR>I am surprised very much every time I visit LOW as to such poor habits in using the Marine Band radios. Legalities from USCG and FCC require ALL PERSONS must monitor channel 16 for emergencies and distress signals. Therefore since everyone is on Channel 16, anyone wishing to contact someone else must communicate on channel 16 in a acceptqable manner, then proceed to a "working" channel fit to talk. The USCG and FCC are reasonable about idle chatter without the use of profanity on any channel other than 13 and 16. As for licensing radios, that has been a thing that has alot to be desired and I'll stay away from that subject all together. By the way, radios are suppose used in the same matter whether its winter or summer so please keep that in mind. Ok I'm done ranting! <P>------------------<BR>End of the Line Charters<BR>Lake Superior<BR>1-888-U-HOOK-EM<BR><A HREF="http://www.fishontheline.com" TARGET=_blank>www.fishontheline.com</A><p>[This message has been edited by End of the Line (edited 12-08-2003).]