Tag Archives :VHF

Retevis RM40 is a professional VHF radio newly launched by retevis, which is suitable for use on board. This new handheld marine VHF radio has powerful functions, including professional built-in DSC receiver, built-in GPS and active noise reduction technology, as well as high contrast dot matrix display and soft keys, which makes the operation more convenient and comfortable. Let's talk about its characteristics.  ...

Retevis RA27 is a powerful VHF / DSC marine VHF radio, with AIS receiver and NMEA connection functions. The RA27’s front face is so compact that it matches the size of a modern smartphone. However, despite its small size, it has all the hallmarks of design, ease of use and performance.  ...

The best VHF marine radio systems for yachts help keep everyone safe while enabling clear and consistent communication across the ship, and all the way back on land. Many things can go wrong out at sea, from ice blocking the designated route to rough currents that threaten to capsize a boat. If anything goes wrong, the ability to communicate is key to getting assistance in a timely manner. Hence, why VHF marine radios are a staple necessity onboard yachts or any other type of vessel.  ...

DSC is one of the best deals in town. Setting up your VHF radio with digital selective calling is simple, and it could save your life. If you've bought a VHF radio in the last few years, chances are it has a red distress button on the front. Lift the flap, press and hold the button for five seconds, and details of your vessel, your position, and the fact that you require urgent  ...

For more information on VHF Radios or the full line of Retevis Marine products, visit http://www.retevismarine.com.  As a special offer to Sea Tow member, you can get a limited time special price on the new Retevis Marine Radio RT55 Floating VHF Radio with GPS and DSC to save you 10% off this marine radio  ...

The ATIS signaling protocol is based on the protocol used for Digital Selective Calling (DSC), with the ATIS transmissions having the format specifier field set to 121. While the DSC transmission is exclusively on Channel 70, the ATIS digital signal is transmitted on the same VHF channel as the voice transmission.  ...

The inland waterways are becoming busier with increased commercial traffic and new pleasure craft Many new boaters may not be fully familiar with the waterway or with traditional means of communication such as sound signals or flags. Both these factors have produced a situation where marine VHF radio on pleasure craft is becoming an essential piece of equipment leading to an improvement in safety  ...

A VHF marine radio is still an essential part of any sailor's life today, even though mobile phone reception in coastal areas is improving all the time thanks to better network coverage. Find out why you need a marine radio on board and which additional functions come in handy.  ...

As a high-end handheld marine VHF radio, RM40 has its own DSC function, so it is inevitable to have distress call. For maritime practitioners, the importance of this function is self-evident. This function is briefly introduced below.  ...

Retevis RM40 is one of the few hand-held marine VHF radio with storage and navigation functions, which makes RM40 more functional and practical in the process of navigation, and it is convenient for users to store the geographical location at any time in the process of navigation. Here is a brief introduction to how to set this function.  ...