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Using a VHF Radio

Using a VHF Radio. Calling procedure: Use low power setting Listen on calling channel for at least 30 seconds If clear, proceed with your communication Audio demo . Skip Audio. SEAMIST CALLING ISLAND GIRL. SEAMIST, THIS IS ISLAND GIRL - SWITCH TO 68. SEAMIST ON 68; ISLAND GIRL ON 68.

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Using a VHF Radio

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  1. Using a VHF Radio • Calling procedure: • Use low power setting • Listen on calling channel for at least 30 seconds • If clear, proceed with your communication • Audio demo Skip Audio • SEAMIST CALLING ISLAND GIRL • SEAMIST, THIS IS ISLAND GIRL - SWITCH TO 68 • SEAMIST ON 68;ISLAND GIRL ON 68 • SEAMIST OUT; ISLAND GIRL OUT • - Return to 16 at completion of call VHF Demo >>

  2. demo1 EMERGENCY CALLS demo2 demo3 demo4 Distress Signal --- MAYDAY • For assistance only when immediate danger to life and property • Examples: • Life-threatening medical emergencies • Boat sinking • Boat on fire Skip Audio >>

  3. EMERGENCY CALLS demo1 demo2 demo3 Urgency Signal --- PAN-PAN • For assistance when danger does not rise to “MAYDAY” level • Examples: • Person overboard • Running out of fuel • Lost in a fog • Unable to control or operate vessel Skip Audio >>

  4. EMERGENCY CALLS Demo Safety Signal --- SECURITE • For navigation safety messages • Examples: • To report a navigational hazard, such as a sunken object in a busy channel • Operational signals - backing out of a slip, approaching a blind bend • Weather Alerts Skip Audio >>

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