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Looks like we have to replace our "older" radios with this new regulation for class D, DSC radios. Thought I was almost ready for the water!
Last I had read you did not have to replace existing radios, but if you buy a new one it has to be DSC. Not like you would have a choice since all new radios are DSC.
importation, sale or installation
The individuals I have organized are working together to help ourselves, our neighbors and community, so if there were issues and cell towers and phones were down we'd like a good way to communicate. After discussing with a few people the ship to shore radios seem to probably be best for over a greater distance over hand held walkie talkies or even c.b.'sCan you clarify what you mean by members? Are you using the radios on boats, ship to shore, or on the lands?
Unless you are doing one of these, it doesn't apply.
Only if you don't plan to install it. But it may be difficult to use like that...That's the way I'm interpreting it, too. Is that's the case, then you can keep your non-DSC radio or purchase a non-DSC radio from an individual. Probably similar to auto manufacturers having to all start installing anti-lock brakes (assuming that's the case). Not a bad thing in my opinion.