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Zusatztext Very well laid out, the Handbook covers all aspects of marine radio usage. It should be kept within easy reach of the radio as time is frequently a major factor. Informationen zum Autor Andy Du Port is a former editor of the Reeds Nautical Almanacs . A highly experienced yachtsman, he also produced several editions of the Reeds Astro Navigation Tables , as well as writing Your First Channel Crossing and The Yacht Owner's Manual for Adlard Coles. Recently he updated the bestselling Reeds Skipper's Handbook and is author of Reeds VHF Handbook . Klappentext The Reeds VHF Handbook is an accessible, user friendly but comprehensive guide to marine VHF radio that helps users quickly get up to speed with all the functions on their equipment. Straightforward explanations and tips describe the leisure VHF DSC radio system in detail and its place within GMDSS.This brand new book incorporates all the information required to pass the Short Range Certificate, which is compulsory for anyone using a VHF DSC radio, and forms part of the process of obtaining the Day Skipper qualification. The book covers radio procedure, channel allocation, VHF radio theory and more, along with a full explanation of GMDSS, including details on EPIRBs, SARTs and Navtex.The Reeds VHF Handbook is an essential onboard reference, and set to become the standard work on the subject. Vorwort An accessible, user friendly guide that gives marine VHF radio users all the information they need to use the functions on the radio and to pass the SRC certificate Zusammenfassung An accessible, user friendly guide that gives marine VHF radio users all the information they need to use the functions on the radio and to obtain the SRC qualification Inhaltsverzeichnis Contents Introduction and acknowledgements 1. Radio theory 2. Global Maritime Distress & Safety System 3. VHF radios 4. Rules and regulations 5. VHF channels 6. Radio procedures 7. Using DSC 8. Routine calls by voice 9. Distress calls - MAYDAY 10. Urgency announcements - PAN PAN 11. Safety announcements - SÉCURITÉ 12. The phonetic alphabet 13. Glossary 14. VHF channels and their uses 15. SRC syllabus and assessment 16. Questions and answers Appendices A. Overheard on VHF B. Check-off list for Distress Alerts C. Pro forma for MAYDAY calls D. MMSI numbers and VHF channels (for self-completion) Index ...
