Daily Archives:May 08,2021
The Marine VHF Radio Jargon Buster
- May 08,2021
- Leeric
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- Maritime knowledge
This system is used by shipping. It allows another vessel or coast station to use equipment that can interrogate the radio in order to learn the course, speed, type of vessel, cargo, etc. It is also available to recreational vessels. ...
How to broadcast a Mayday emergency call?
- May 08,2021
- Leeric
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- Maritime knowledge
How to broadcast a MAYDAY emergency call if a vessel or person is in grave and imminent danger and immediate assistance is required: Check that your VHF radio is on and high power setting is selected Select Channel 16 (or 2182kHz for MF) ...
How best to communicate at sea?
- May 08,2021
- Leeric
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- technology suggestion
There are many ways to communicate with others at sea. What makes the VHF DSC radio the best form of short range communication and why is it recommended? ...