Using a VHF Radio Calling procedure: Use low power setting Listen on calling channel for at least 30 seconds If clear, proceed with your communication Audio demo Skip Audio SEAMIST CALLING ISLAND GIRL SEAMIST, THIS IS ISLAND GIRL - SWITCH TO 68 The VHF Demo hyperlink will display a typical VHF radio. The presenter should click on all of the animation options. 1. Click on the on/off/volume knob 2. Click on the squelch ring on the on/off/volume knob 3. Click on H/L power 4. Click on UP/DOWN channel button 5. Etc. Notice the close and reset options in the tool bar at the top of the display. SEAMIST ON 68; ISLAND GIRL ON 68 SEAMIST OUT; ISLAND GIRL OUT - Return to 16 at completion of call VHF Demo >>

Distress Signal --- MAYDAY demo1 EMERGENCY CALLS demo2 demo3 demo4 Distress Signal --- MAYDAY For assistance only when immediate danger to life and property Examples: Life-threatening medical emergencies Boat sinking Boat on fire Skip Audio >>

Urgency Signal --- PAN-PAN EMERGENCY CALLS demo1 demo2 demo3 Urgency Signal --- PAN-PAN For assistance when danger does not rise to “MAYDAY” level Examples: Person overboard Running out of fuel Lost in a fog Unable to control or operate vessel Skip Audio >>

Safety Signal --- SECURITE EMERGENCY CALLS Demo Safety Signal --- SECURITE For navigation safety messages Examples: To report a navigational hazard, such as a sunken object in a busy channel Operational signals - backing out of a slip, approaching a blind bend Weather Alerts Skip Audio >>