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OverviewLearn how to use your VHF DSC radio. A VHF set has a variety of functions, from making calls to getting information and advice; in an emergency it is your lifeline and far more effective than a mobile phone. This guide covers licensing the equipment and gaining the operator certificate before taking you through each type of call. Each procedure is clearly illustrated using the story of the yacht Sierra, showing how the radio is used on passage to communicate with marinas, other vessels and the Coastguard, including how a MAYDAY is managed by the rescue services. Use the book to help pass the assessment, and then keep it on board when you need to make a call the facts will be right at your fingertips. AUTHOR: Sarah Hopkinson was a VHF examiner for many years, and now trains Short Range Certificate Assessors. She runs her own RYA Recognised Teaching Establishment, is a Yachtmaster Instructor and Examiner, and a Coastguard Auxiliary. 25 colour photos, 57 illustrations Full Product DetailsAuthor: Sara HopkinsonPublisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc Edition: 3rd New edition Dimensions: Width: 17.00cm , Height: 0.60cm , Length: 21.00cm Weight: 0.182kg ISBN: 9780470758588ISBN 10: 0470758589 Pages: 80 Publication Date: 14 November 2008 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsForeword; Licences & certificates; Types of VHF set; What is the range of the set?; How to begin using a VHF radiotelephone; The DSC Controller; Which channel do I use?; What do I say?; Ship-to-ship routine communications; Routine communications with HMS Coastguard; Routine communications with marinas, ports & harbours; On passage with yacht Sierra; Distress procedures & Coastguard acknowledgement; What do I do if I hear a Mayday?; The Mayday relay; Pan Pan; Securite; Sierra - the return; EPRIBs; SARTs; NAVTEX; Radio channels; Glossary; Questions; Answers; Useful addresses; Mayday procedure cardReviews""...contains all relevant updates...step-by-step instructions and full colour photos take you through the whole subject."" (Practical Boat Owner) ""...explanations are clear and easily understood and there are copious diagrams...well worth having aboard as a quick reference and refresher."" (Sailing Today) ...contains all relevant updates...step-by-step instructions and full colour photos take you through the whole subject. (Practical Boat Owner) ...explanations are clear and easily understood and there are copious diagrams...well worth having aboard as a quick reference and refresher. (Sailing Today) ...contains all relevant updates...step-by-step instructions and full colour photos take you through the whole subject (Practical Boat Owner, December 2008) ...explanations are clear and easily understood and there are copious diagrams...well worth having aboard as a quick reference and refresher (Sailing Today, March 2009) """...contains all relevant updates...step-by-step instructions and full colour photos take you through the whole subject."" (Practical Boat Owner) ""...explanations are clear and easily understood and there are copious diagrams...well worth having aboard as a quick reference and refresher."" (Sailing Today)" Author InformationSara Hopkinson is an experienced sailor, and a Yachtmaster Instructor and Examiner. She lives at Pin Mill in Suffolk where she runs an RYA Training Centre which specialises in navigation, radio, radar and first aid courses. She has also been a Coastguard Rescue Officer for many years and is now the Deputy Station Officer of HM Coastguard, Holbrook. She is also author of Fernhurst Books' Navigation: A Newcomer's Guide and VHF Companion. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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