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Conventions used throughout this handbook, the dedicated labelled keys are shown in bold capitals for example. Membership benefitsview all rya membership benefits. Marine vhf radio operators handbook marine rescue hervey bay. Set the radio to channel 16 to use the radio or push the microphone key to talk. Marine radio operators handbook marine rescue hervey bay. This handbook is intended to cover the fundamental and advanced skills of marine vhf radio communications in a clear, readable and thorough manner. Very high frequency radio 26 ultrahigh frequency radio 211 data communications 215 chapter 3. You want to contact it, but you cannot read the tankers name. Who else admits to feeling nervous about vhf radio etiquette. The full course is detailed in appendix 1 of your vhf handbook.
Procedures and requirements in this handbook are based on the rules governing the use of radio transmitters in australia laid down in the radiocommunications act 1992 and maritime station licence determinations and. L the purpose of a repeater and when it would be necessary. Demonstrate an ability to use mfhf and vhf radiotelephony and dsc operating procedures, particularly. Channel 16 is used for establishing initial contact with a station and for emergency communications. United states vhf marine frequency list channel number ship transmit mhz ship receive mhz description of communications 1a 156. This handbook is intended for the guidance of radio operators. The ray218 and ray55 provide twoway communications on all us, canadian and international marine channels and weather watch on ten weather channels. First published for the postmastergenerals department 1969. From the author of the bestselling rya navigation handbook, this is the ryas official title to support the rya vhf operators short range certificate examination. His career has spanned a number of years in the merchant navy, offshore diving and oil exploration industry.
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