VHF Companion [Spiral-bound]

Sara Hopkinson (Author)

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Publication Date: December 3, 2002 | Series: Lifeboats: Offshore

The 24 splashproof cards cover every type of radio call – from Mayday to calling another boat or shore station. Also covers DSC – by pushing the red button you can automatically summon help and transmit your position encoded in the message.

An essential quick reference guide to keep on board.

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An essential quick reference guide to keep on board.

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About the Author

Sara Hopkinson is an RYA examiner for Yachtmaster and Yachtmaster Ocean and is a VHF examiner. She is also an auxiliary coastguard and sails with the Ocean Youth Club and Sail Training Association. She briefs RYA First Aid Instructors and inspects sailing schools for the RYA.

Product Details

Spiral-bound: 24 pages
Publisher: Wiley (December 3, 2002)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1898660867
ISBN-13: 978-1898660866
Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 3 x 0.2 inches
Shipping Weight: 2.9 ounces
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,209,887 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
distress alert, working channel

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Pan Pan, Press Call, All Ships Urgency, Thames Coastguard, Press Send, The Mayday

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