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Not everyone knows the flag language and light signals on the ship. But the inland waterways are becoming busier with increased commercial traffic, the VHF marine radio is becoming an essential piece of equipment. Now many countries have stipulated that boats on inland waterways must also carry VHF marine radios, such as Witham and Humber. As a result, many users of boats are being advised to use VHF marine radio as a primary safety tool to aid communication and navigation.  ...

GMDSS is an internationally agreed radio safety system and communication protocol for ships mandated by the International Maritime Organisation(IMO). Ships engaged in international shipping (SOLAS vessels) are obliged to carry GMDSS certified communication equipment. If the emergency was to happen and the ship needed rescue and support, they must use an internationally accepted safety system that can alert nearby ships for help.  ...

It’s for good reason that we make high quality marine VHF (Very High Frequency) antennas available. The higher band of a marine VHF antenna provides a user with a variety of benefits; especially over HF (High Frequency) band. This is why local governments and several broadcasters have switched from the HF band to the VHF band.  ...

The best two-way 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 two-way radios are a staple necessity onboard yachts, or any other type of vessel.  ...

Marine radios are a great communication option for multiple applications. It is especially true for yachts and other marine applications. Onboard a yacht, staff and passengers can communicate easily and effectively with premium two-way radios. Offering complete coverage on your vessel, VHF marine radios allow you to communicate with personnel simply and offer exceptional value.  ...

Recently, Ireland adjusted the maritime channels, the move follows amendments to transmitting frequencies, to harmonise the VHF maritime mobile band internationally, which also require the coastguard to upgrade its radio equipment at a number of sites. The Irish Coast Guard is currently making changes to its VHF working channels currently used for communications with the public.  ...

Look at why you need a VHF marine radio and ask yourself “ what is best for me?” If you want to move onto venturing further out to sea, a small budget fixed radio providing the extra range may be worth considering. A large yacht sailing further offshore will need greater range so a fixed mount radio will be a better solution. And all boat and yacht should consider AIS function.  ...

Choose the right antenna for your VHF marine radio, if you connect to the wrong antenna, even the best marine radio will not perform to their optimum. A radio needs a well-matched load (antenna) to allow the efficient conversion of electrical energy into radio waves. So we suggest you use a good quality antenna and give some of the cosiderations to you.  ...

The most popular way of communicating at sea is via a marine VHF (Very High Frequency) set. These are combined transmitter/receivers that operate on allocated frequencies known as ‘channels’. Marine VHF radios are used for a variety of purposes including; contacting harbours, marinas, locks, summoning the rescue services and ship-to-shore or ship-to-ship communication.  ...

ATIS stands for Automatic Transmitter Identification System. This system is used on inland waterways in a number of countries in mainland Europe. A unique FFSK data signal is sent out at the end of each voice transmission, containing the vessel's unique callsign, identifying you to marine coast stations and inland stations.  ...