[Elecraft] KX1 strikes again - Cruise Ship Bootleg Operations (OT)

[Chip Stratton]

Actual use of marine SSB frequencies by large commercial vessels seems to be
exceedingly rare in this day of global satellite phone coverage, though
there is still a requirement to carry MF/HF equipment depending on the
operational distance from shore. While a ship's master may choose to
prohibit your use of a QRP rig on board, the likelihood of it actually
interfering with any ongoing communication at any given moment is
exceedingly low to nonexistent, IMHO.

If you are operating amateur maritime mobile (i.e. in international waters)
I don't think there is a requirement to identify yourself with anything
other than your amateur call sign.

Chip
AE5KA
GROL (but not GMDSS)