VHF Radios | Calling for Assistance
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All radio transmissions should be kept to a minimum and restricted
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We use:
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Handheld radios Channel M2
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Rescue boat P4
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⚠️Be aware that Brighton Marina Yacht Club use the same channel
The call signs are
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Safety boat Sea Rider
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Small safety boat Rigiflex
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Race hut Race Hut
RADIO TOP 5
USE THE CORRECT CALLSIGNS
LISTEN BEFORE TRANSMITTING
KEEP MESSAGES CONCISE
CHECK THE RADIO BEFORE HEADING OUT
IN AN EMERGENCY, GET HELP!
EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE
SWITCH TO CHANNEL 16
MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY
THIS IS SEARIDER, SEARIDER, SEARIDER
MAYDAY SEARIDER
MY POSITION IS _____ - Lat/Long or description
WE ______ - Brief nature of the problem
I REQUIRE IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE
I HAVE ___ PEOPLE ON BOARD
Any other relevant information
OVER
Radio Detailed Instructions
Handheld Radios
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We normally operate on M2
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Channel 16 is used for emergencies
The radios have a button to switch between High and Low transmit power.
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For the majority of our use, LOW power is best to use.
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The screen may say:
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“LO” or “1W”
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“HI” or “25W”
All channels are shared – other people can use them and hear everything.
Rescue Boat Radios
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We normally operate on P4
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Channel 16 is used for emergencies
The radios have a button to switch between High and Low transmit power.
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For the majority of our use, LOW power is best to use.
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The screen may say:
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“LO” or “1W”
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“HI” or “25W”
All channels are shared – other people can use them and hear everything.
Transmit Power
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The radios have a button to switch between High and Low transmit power.
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For the majority of our use, LOW power is best to use.
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The screen may say:
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“LO” or “1W”
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“HI” or “25W”
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Selecting Channel 16 (Emergency Channel) will automatically select high transmit power.