Communications Act Safety Radiotelephony Certificate {824}

FCC Form 824 - COMMUNICATIONS ACT SAFETY RADIOTELEPHONY CERTIFICATE. This form certifies that the radiotelephone equipment on a U.S.-registered vessel complies with the requirements set forth in Part III of Title III of the Communications Act and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations. It is issued after an inspection confirms that the vessel's radio installation meets legal standards and successfully passes an operational test. This certificate is required for vessels carrying more than six passengers for hire, navigating in open sea or tidewaters under U.S. jurisdiction, to ensure that they have functional radiotelephony equipment for safety and communication. The document lists the type of radio installations aboard (e.g., VHF, MF, HF, DSC, EPIRB) and stipulates that vessels equipped only with VHF radios are restricted to areas within communication range of public coast stations or U.S. Coast Guard stations operating in the 156–162 MHz band. The certificate is valid for a specified period unless revoked, and its issuance confirms compliance with federal safety communication regulations. www.FormsWorkflow.com