The Reeds VHF Handbook is an accessible, user friendly but comprehensive guide to marine VHF radio that helps users quickly get up to speed with all the functions on their equipment. Straightforward explanations and tips describe the leisure VHF DSC radio system in detail and its place within GMDSS.
This brand new book incorporates all the information required to pass the Short Range Certificate, which is compulsory for anyone using a VHF DSC radio, and forms part of the process of obtaining the Day Skipper qualification. The book covers radio procedure, channel allocation, VHF radio theory and more, along with a full explanation of GMDSS, including details on EPIRBs, SARTs and Navtex.
The Reeds VHF Handbook is an essential onboard reference, and set to become the standard work on the subject.
- 160 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
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Reeds VHF Handbook
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Contents
- Introduction and acknowledgements
- 1. Radio theory
- 2. Global Maritime Distress & Safety System
- 3. VHF radios
- 4. Rules and regulations
- 5. VHF channels
- 6. Radio procedures
- 7. Using DSC
- 8. Routine calls by voice
- 9. Distress calls – MAYDAY
- 10. Urgency announcements – PAN PAN
- 11. Safety announcements – SÉCURITÉ
- 12. The phonetic alphabet
- 13. Glossary
- 14. VHF channels and their uses
- 15. SRC syllabus and assessment
- 16. Questions and answers
- Appendices
- A. Overheard on VHF
- B. Check-off list for Distress alerts by DSC
- C. Pro forma for MAYDAY calls
- D. MMSI numbers and VHF channels (for self-completion)
- Titles of Interest
- Photo credits
- eCopyright
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