1. 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
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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
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2. Distress Signal --- MAYDAY
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EMERGENCY CALLS
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Distress Signal --- MAYDAY
For assistance only when immediate danger to life and property
Examples:
Life-threatening medical emergencies
Boat sinking
Boat on fire
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3. Urgency Signal --- PAN-PAN
EMERGENCY CALLS
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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
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4. Safety Signal --- SECURITE
EMERGENCY CALLS
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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
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