VHF Afloat vhf radio C: Carrickfergus Marina (1:15

C: Carrickfergus Marina (1:15

The Reeds VHF Handbook is an essential onboard reference

yachting legend Tom Cunliffe turns his attentions to the third strand of the RYA syllabus

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VHF Afloat vhf radio C: Carrickfergus Marina (1:15Learn 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