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VHF Marine Radio Tips

Friday, March 26th, 2010

A quick guide to using your VHF Marine Radio.

RADIO USAGE

Channel 16 is Distress and Calling.

Pleasure Vessels Working Channels: 09, 67, 68, 69 and 72.

Contact can be made on Ch 16 but then go to a working frequency

CALLING

Make sure Radio is turned on and set to the proper channel.

Press microphone button & speak past the microphone not directly into. Do not “spit” into the microphone, use a normal voice.

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Tags: marine radio, radio tips, radio usage, VHF Radio
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