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.
An accessible, user friendly guide that gives marine VHF radio users all the information they need to use the functions on the radio and to pass the SRC certificate
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Radio technology is becoming more complicated, but this guide will demystify the equipment. 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. * Classic Boat * Very well laid out, the Handbook covers all aspects of marine radio usage. It should be kept within easy reach of the radio as time is frequently a major factor. * Cruising Magazine *
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An accessible, user friendly guide that gives marine VHF radio users all the information they need to use the functions on the radio and to obtain the SRC qualification
Introduction and acknowledgements
6
(6)
1 Radio Theory
12
(6)
2 Global Maritime Distress & Safety System
18
(14)
3 Vhf Radios
32
(10)
4 Rules And Regulations
42
(6)
5 Vhf Channels
48
(8)
6 Radio Procedures
56
(8)
7 Using Dsc
64
(4)
8 Routine Calls By Voice
68
(8)
9 Distress Calls -- Mayday
76
(12)
10 Urgency Announcements -- Pan Pan
88
(4)
11 Safety Announcements -- Securite
92
(4)
12 The Phonetic Alphabet
96
(4)
13 Glossary
100
(4)
14 Vhf Channels And Their Uses
104
(6)
15 Src Syllabus And Assessment
110
(4)
16 Questions And Answers
114
(30)
Appendices
A Overheard on VHF
144
(2)
B Check-off list for Distress alerts by DSC
146
(2)
C Pro forma for MAYDAY calls
148
(2)
D MMSI numbers and VHF channels (for self-completion)
150
(3)
Index
153
Andy Du Port is a former editor of the Reeds Nautical Almanac. A highly experienced yachtsman, he also produced several editions of the Reeds Astro Navigation Tables, as well as writing Your First Channel Crossing and The Yacht Owners Manual for Adlard Coles. Most recently he updated the bestselling Reeds Skippers Handbook.
