Chapter 2: Operation
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VHF radio communication
6. Say: “Over.” and release the
PTT
button to allow the caller to confirm the
suggested new channel.
7. Switch to the new channel using the keypad or by turning the selector knob
to the agreed channel and begin your conversation. Press
PTT
only when
you are talking.
Making a radio telephone call on channel 16
To make a radio telephone call, proceed as follows:
1. Select channel 16.
2. Lift the speaker device.
3. Press the
PTT
button. The symbol
TX
shows that the VHF radio is
transmitting on the working channel displayed.
4. Say the name of the station you are calling three times.
5. Say: “This is [your ship’s name]”.
6. Say: “Over.” and release the
PTT
button to listen. The symbol
RX
shows
that the radio is receiving on the working channel displayed
7. When answered, agree upon a working channel other than 16.
8. Switch to the new channel by entering the channel number to the agreed
channel and begin your conversation.
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