Learn about the VHF marine radio in advance

What do you do when you are trapped fishing on the island? What happens when your ship suddenly runs out of oil? At this time, if you don't bring any communication equipment, you can only listen to fate. If you bring it, Congratulations, you can get help. Of course, if you use a mobile phone at this time, pray that it has a signal, otherwise it can only be a toy. If you have a marine VHF radio in your hand, you can be happy. Of course, you need to know how to use it. Therefore, before going out to play, you need to know something about marine VHF radio. Your VHF marine radio is your communication lifeline so it is important to remember that you:

Do not transmit unnecessarily

Listen before transmitting and avoid interfering with other stations

Use one of the following calling distress channels:

27MHz channel 88

VHF channel 16

HF frequencies 4125, 6215 and 8291KHz

Maintain best contact channel or frequency and be guided by the coast or limited coast station when sending distress messages

Arrange to switch to a working channel once you have made contact with the person you called for non-distress messages

Always use your call sign or the name of the vessel for identification – use of given names or surnames is not permitted

Keep messages brief and clear

Be familiar with the type and syntax of emergency, urgency and safety messages

State your position, the nature of the distress, the time afloat, the type of vessel and the number of people involved if making a distress call