Do you talk to the --- unlicensed?

[WRUU653]

9 hours ago, Lscott said:

As an example. One would think in a modern country like the UK monitoring like we do here, basically everything, is legal. Nope.

https://www.monitoringtimes.com/html/mtlaws_may04.html

Interesting read however this article is from over twenty years ago and I can’t help wonder what changes may or may not exist now to the laws there.  It’s noteworthy that they now use encryption for police communications and such which has been implemented after this was written. 

[SteveShannon]

Cruise line publish lists of what is permitted or prohibited.  For example Royal Caribbean has these rules regarding ham radio and two way radios:

• HAM Radios or other transmitting devices are strictly prohibited due to potential interference with the ship's onboard communication systems. This does not include baby monitors, which are permitted.
  • Guests are allowed to have two-way radios, more commonly know as walkie-talkies, for onboard personal communications. Basic specifications are as follows: Up to 10-mile coverage range, Up to 5 watts power, Internal Voice, Operated Transmission, No external mounting antenna.
     

https://www.royalcaribbean.com/faq/questions/prohibited-items-onboard-policy

[Raybestos]

8 minutes ago, SteveShannon said:

Cruise line publish lists of what is permitted or prohibited.  For example Royal Caribbean has these rules regarding ham radio and two way radios:

 

• HAM Radios or other transmitting devices are strictly prohibited due to potential interference with the ship's onboard communication systems. This does not include baby monitors, which are permitted.
  • Guests are allowed to have two-way radios, more commonly know as walkie-talkies, for onboard personal communications. Basic specifications are as follows: Up to 10-mile coverage range, Up to 5 watts power, Internal Voice, Operated Transmission, No external mounting antenna.
     

https://www.royalcaribbean.com/faq/questions/prohibited-items-onboard-policy

They want to ensure if you wind up shipwrecked or overboard, you have zero chance of getting through it unless they provide.  Exactly why I will never go on a cruise.

[WRXB215]

9 hours ago, Lscott said:

One would think in a modern country like the UK monitoring like we do here, basically everything, is legal. Nope.

Good reason not to spend money in such countries.

[GreggInFL]

3 hours ago, SteveShannon said:

Cruise line publish lists of what is permitted or prohibited.  For example Royal Caribbean has these rules regarding ham radio and two way radios:

 

• HAM Radios or other transmitting devices are strictly prohibited due to potential interference with the ship's onboard communication systems. This does not include baby monitors, which are permitted.
  • Guests are allowed to have two-way radios, more commonly know as walkie-talkies, for onboard personal communications. Basic specifications are as follows: Up to 10-mile coverage range, Up to 5 watts power, Internal Voice, Operated Transmission, No external mounting antenna.
     

https://www.royalcaribbean.com/faq/questions/prohibited-items-onboard-policy

Interesting that there is, apparently, no limitation on using the HT in foreign ports. Then again, perhaps they have done their homework and know there would be no problems in ports they visit.

You have to go to the bridge to get the answer. I once asked a non-officer crew member what frequency was being used for port operations at our next stop. He responded, "We don't use frequencies, we use channels".