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You must carry a marine band radio if you go more than five miles from the mainland shore. The choice of radios is up to you, it can be 27 MHz, VHF or HF. When at sea, you must have your radio turned on and tuned to the distress frequency. ·         For 27 MHz, this frequency is 27.88. ·         For VHF, this frequency is channel 16. ·         Not all Sea Rescue Groups monitor Channel 88 and VHF Channel 16.  ...

First, what is a handheld VHF? A handheld VHF is as it sounds, a VHF radio that fits in your hand. These radios are a lightweight, compact solution that can go anywhere you do, even outside your vessel. The trade-off for having a portable solution is that it will have a decreased range when compared to its fixed mount counterparts。  ...

There are three types of marine radio available. 27 MHz marine radios, commonly called 27 'meg', are popular for use on recreational boats and provide short-range communications, but not the range or performance of a VHF radio. VHF marine transceivers provide better short-range communications than a 27 MHz radio. MF/HF marine transceivers offer medium to long-range communications.  ...

There will be different degrees of loss during the use of marine VHF radio. Some small problems will not cause the use of marine VHF radio, but some large losses will damage the use of VHF radio. Let's learn some aspects that are easy to cause damage to marine VHF radio.  ...

Marine VHF radio belongs to analog radio in terms of system. It can realize convenient communication without network support. It is often used in fishing boats, passenger ships, cargo ships, yachts, kayaks, sailboats, ports, docks and so on. Generally, the use of marine VHF radio requires a use certificate, that is, a certificate. To obtain this certificate, you need to log in to the local maritime department to find and sign up. Let's talk about the characteristics of marine radio.  ...

The obvious difference between marine VHF radio and other analog radio is that all channel frequency points are non adjustable and are fixed frequency points, and some of these frequency points are the same frequency points and some are different frequency points. This leads to many friends in the use of marine VHF radio can not effectively direct. The following is a brief introduction to the channel of marine VHF radio, hoping to help some friends.  ...

Living is easy in the Summertime, and having reliable communication when on the water will help ensure that your days are safe and worry-free. A marine radio is a vital piece of safety equipment for every boat, and you have options when it comes to choosing the best marine radio for your circumstances – and a lot of questions to answer. Do you need a fixed mount radio, or will a handheld model be a better choice? How important is GPS? Are marine radios waterproof?  ...

Marine radios have transmitters that send out radio waves and receivers that pick up radio waves. The radio waves produced will have a set frequency. Specific groups of frequencies behave differently. For marine radio we group frequencies as: Very high frequency (VHF), Medium frequency (MF), High frequency (HF).  ...

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Not just anyone can use a VHF marine radio. To operate this equipment - both fixed and handheld radios - on a UK-flagged vessel, you must have, at the minimum, the Marine Radio Short Range Certificate (SRC). This is a legal requirement. The SRC, which must be successfully completed at a recognized training center, instructs users in radio etiquette and procedures, digital selected calling (DSC) and emergency procedures.  ...