27 meg or vhf

does any one know if the vhf doesnt need a licence any more ,the prices have droped dramatically,was talking to allboat today but he wasnt a 100percent certain. i am looking at a hand held model due to the others ive had not handling water to well.dash mounted doesnt work for me as the boat sits uncovered. and all i have had is trouble.also im keen on the hand held but concerd about battery life.can any one shed some light?


Shag's picture

Posts: 776

Date Joined: 15/10/06

licence

Tue, 2006-10-17 19:30

Yeah mate you still need a licence for vhf

Cheers shag

____________________________________________________________________________

Before you can become a Master Fisherman You must be a Master Baiter

THE GERMAN's picture

Posts: 607

Date Joined: 20/07/06

im not so sure

Tue, 2006-10-17 19:36

may need to talk to your local lots of different opinions going around
just noticed a post on the boating forum opps! the guys at all boat would disagree. has any one heard any diffrent.

Shag's picture

Posts: 776

Date Joined: 15/10/06

mocp

Tue, 2006-10-17 19:43

Ive just done my RST and checked in the book it says operators of vhf must hold a marine operators certificate of proficiency.

cheers shag

____________________________________________________________________________

Before you can become a Master Fisherman You must be a Master Baiter