Consumer Articles Consumer Assistance Ask the MCA  Consumer Enquiries  FAQs What is...?  Glossary of Terms Related Information  Links of Interest Consumer Complaints Information Centre News Room Document Type Acts of Parliament Appeals Board Decisions Application Forms Authorisations Calls for Applications Codes of Practice Consultation Papers Court Decisions Decision Notices Directives Expressions of Interest Guidelines Legal Notices Market Reviews Miscellaneous Notices / Announcements Presentations Press Releases Reports Request for Proposals Specifications Speeches  eCommerce  Electronic Communications  EMF  Postal Services  Radio Frequencies  Regulatory Framework .................................................... 1: What is the reason for introducing the GA? 2: What do I have to do when I purchase a new radio? 3: I have an MF/HF and/or ship earth station installation. Do I have to pay for a call sign and/or MMSI 4: My vessel already has a call sign/MMSI number. Will I need to pay for this call sign/MMSI number? 5: Can I apply for a call sign/MMSI number prior to purchasing my radio equipment? 6: Is there a limit on the number of VHF radios that I can install on board my vessel? 7: I intend to purchase my VHF radio from abroad. What do I have to do? 8: I am already in possession of a VHF radio obtained from abroad. What do I have to do to get things in order and apply for a call sign/MMSI number? 9: My VHF was purchased in an EU member state / was previously installed on a vessel registered under an EU flag. Can my radio be automatically used in Malta? 10: My VHF radio has been sealed by the Wireless Telegraphy Department/MCA. With the introduction of the GA am I allowed to break the seal and start using my radio? 1 2 3 Corporate Profile | News Room | Information Centre | Consumer Corner | Online Services MCA, Valletta Waterfront, Pinto Wharf, Floriana, FRN1913 Tel: +356 21 336 840   Fax: +356 21 336 846 Email: info@mca.org.mt Copyright © 2006 - All rights reserved. Terms & Conditions | Site Credits