VHF Marine Radio User Guide II

In the previous blog: https://www.retevismarine.com/blog/VHF-Marine-Radio-User-Guide, we introduced some basic user guides for some VHF Marine Radio, and we will continue to explain other Marine Radio user guides.

Do a check before you go out

Before you travel, please check whether your handheld marine radio is working properly and whether it can receive information. You can usually check it by CH-09.

Whether to keep monitoring on CH-16 and whether to communicate with the handheld or fixed-mount marine radio on the dock or other ships. Whether the battery is fully charged, etc.

Secondly, check to see if there is any salt corrosion. Maritime electronic equipment gets exposed to salt spray so certain parts can corrode.

They may get a little salt build-up, so you want to make sure when you’re finished for the day you wash your radio off so next time it will be free of corrosion.

A little trick “a tiny dab of Vaseline on the charging terminals of any portable radio can keep corrosion at bay”

All things that you need to check before going out because they can provide more safety for you and your friends.

Etiquette is important

Don’t forget that a marine VHF radio is not a private phone call and everyone in the range can hear you. Foul language will not only be offensive to other users but is also not allowed under the rules in your license.

Brief and disciplined in all your transmissions

If you live near busy shipping or channel area, you will encounter a lot of commercial marine traffic. You will need to be brief, clear, and disciplined when you operate your radio.

There are very few channels for everyone, and they will get clogged up if there is an unnecessary waffle on the air. Be precise in all your transmissions.

A little tip: it’s worth checking the Port’s website and their ‘Local notices to mariners’ to see if there are any additional restrictions or recommendations on VHF channel use.

These are just a few of the guidelines, there is still a lot to know and learn. We also hope that you find their tips useful. Everything is for safety on the sea.

If you are looking for a marine VHF radio you should check out our Marine Radio of this website.