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.
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
Product details
| Published | 18 Mar 2021 |
|---|---|
| Format | Paperback |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 160 |
| ISBN | 9781472981448 |
| Imprint | Reeds |
| Illustrations | Colour illustrations throughout |
| Dimensions | 210 x 140 mm |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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