tubber
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Not sure why they checked for Radio License unless you are from another country. It hasn't been required since 1999. See this from Transport Canada site
http://strategis.ic.gc.ca/epic/internet/insmt-gst.nsf/en/h_sf01775e.html
On March 17, 1999, Industry Canada published in the Canada Gazette an amendment to the Radiocommunication Regulations. This amendment provides for the exemption of "radio apparatus on board a ship or vessel" and "radio apparatus on board an aircraft" from the requirement to hold a radio licence.
Ship Radio Station Licensing
Licensing Requirements
Do I need a licence for the marine radio equipment on board my vessel?
You will not require a licence if you meet both of the following criteria:
• the vessel is not operated in the sovereign waters of a country other than Canada.
• the radio equipment on board the vessel is only capable of operating on frequencies that are allocated for maritime mobile communications or marine radio navigation. You can verify whether the frequencies you use are in the maritime mobile band by referring to Regulation by Reference RBR-2.
Government speak is confusing, but the operator needs to be certified. The radio doesn't need a license. Below is from the link above. My radio is connected to GPS for DSC. So it is a safety feature of my boat, but I still have to find time to get certified one of these days.
"Certification
Do I still require a Radio Operator Certificate?
Yes. The Radio Operator Certificate is still a requirement for anyone who may be operating the maritime radio equipment, regardless of whether a radio licence is required.
How do I obtain a certificate?
Candidates for the Radio Operator Certificate must successfully complete an examination. Courses and exams are given by the Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons. You can contact them via their web site: http://www.cps-ecp.ca/.