VHF Afloat

Sara Hopkinson

64 pages, parution le 24/06/2004 (2^eme édition)

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Résumé

A VHF set is in constant use on any boat. You can call other craft marinas and the Coastguard. You can listen to information broadcasts, gale warnings, and even get advice from a doctor. A very useful bit of kit.

But VHF just got better. Connect the set to a DSC Controller and your GPS, and you can send a distress message automatically at the touch of the red button. The signal contains your identity and position, and is repeated every four minutes. You are now using Digital Selective Calling, which is part of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System, and stand an excellent chance of being rescued.

This book is written with a light touch and is clear and easy to understand. It is beautifully illustrated in colour and features computer simulations of DSC procedures. Use it to pass the exam, then keep it on board for reference. When you need to make a call, the facts will be at your fingertips.

How the set works
Which channel to use
Types of VHF call
Digital Selective Calling
GMDSS-DSC,EPIRBS,SARTS,NAVTEX
Emergencies and rescue

Recommended for The Short Range Certificate

L'auteur - Sara Hopkinson

Sara 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.

Sommaire

Foreword: VHF is wonderful... VHF-DSC is better!
Licences and 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? ...Prowords
Ship to ship routine communications
Routine communication with HM Coastguard
Routine communications with marinas, ports and harbours
On passage with yacht Sierra......radio in everyday use
Distress Procedures
What do I do if I hear a Mayday?
The Mayday Relay.... Urgency Alert
Pan Pan and Pan Pan for medical reasons ...Urgency Alert
Securite ...Safety Alert
Sierra ...the return! An eventful homeward passage
EPIRBs
SARTS
NAVTEX
Radio channels
Glossary
Useful addresses
Mayday Procedure Card

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Caractéristiques techniques

	PAPIER
Éditeur(s)	Fernhurst Books
Auteur(s)	Sara Hopkinson
Parution	24/06/2004
Édition	2^eme édition
Nb. de pages	64
Format	17 x 24
Couverture	Broché
Poids	208g
Intérieur	Quadri
EAN13	9781904475095
ISBN13	978-1-904475-09-5