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	Marine VHF Radio - Eemits Communications
		When purchasing a radio it is important to ensure that it is type-approved in the country of intended use.
		As it is likely that the radio will be used whilst navigating and then again at the helm when entering or leaving port it is necessary to think carefully about the correct position for it before installing.
		Handheld VHF radios work in exactly the same way and share many of the features of their fixed equivalents.
	www.eemits.co.uk /marine-radio-information.asp (418 words)

	FCC - Ship Radio Stations (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		All users of marine radio, whether voluntary or compulsory, are responsible for observing both FCC and Coast Guard requirements.
		You may operate your marine radio after you have mailed your application(s) to the FCC so long as you fill out, detach, and retain the temporary operating authority attached to the application form.
		The marine VHF channels are divided into operational categories, based on the types of messages that are appropriate for each channel, and are available for the shared use of all boaters.
	wireless.fcc.gov /marine/fctsht14.html (4238 words)

	VHF Radio
		Modern marine VHF transceivers are high quality transmitter and receiver combinations that perform well on both ends of the communication so we really need examine only 4 components: Transceiver, coaxial cable, antenna and atmosphere and terrain.
		Unlike a cell phone a VHF radio call for assistance can be heard by any vessel within radio range that is monitoring channel 16, increasing the likelihood of receiving a timely response.
		The VHF marine band is comprised of a spectrum of frequencies ranging from 156 – 157.5 Mhz for transmission and 156 – 163 Mhz for reception.
	www.noftc.com /what_you_need_to_know.htm (2190 words)

	OSMB - VHF Radios (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		However, they don't have the range or power of the built-in radios, their batteries don't last as long and, because they can be dropped, are more prone to damage.
		Mounted radios have better range because, generally, the antenna is longer and they have up to 25 watts of power.
		An ideal combination is a mounted VHF radio with a hand-held as a back-up.
	www.boatoregon.com /Safety/VHFradios.html (703 words)

	VHF Radios - Marine, Handheld, Fixed Mount
		VHF or very high frequency radios are a must on any pleasure or commercial ship and are usually used in coastal and inland waters.
		Since the system that is used by VHF radios is a line-of-sight system, meaning the radio waves will not bend to follow the curvature of the earth, than the height of the antenna is more important than the radio wattage.
		The antenna of the radio must "see" the antenna of a distant station, which allows the effective useful range of a VHF radio to be about 20-25 miles.
	www.vhfradios.com (1131 words)

	VHF Radio FAQ
		On all Shakespeare VHF Marine antennas the beam width is between 24 and 26 degrees.
		VHF antennas come in gain categories, like 3-dB, 9-dB, etc., which are a measure of how efficiently the antenna deals with the signal it is fed from the radio.
		Handheld VHF's are limited to a maximun of six wattsoutput, compared to a fixed mount unit's 25 watts, but it should be noted that antenna height limits VHF range more than wattage.
	www.catfleet21.org /rigging/June.htm (2040 words)

	Communications Template - USCG Navigation Center
		Your VHF radio is intended mainly for short range communications, generally 5-10 miles, and at least 20 miles to a USCG station.
		FCC regulations require boaters having VHF radios to maintain a watch on either VHF channel 9 or channel 16, whenever the radio is turned on and not communicating with another station.
		An FCC ship station radio license is no longer required for any vessel travelling in U.S. waters which uses a VHF marine radio, radar or EPIRB, and which is not required to carry radio equipment.
	www.navcen.uscg.gov /marcomms/boater.htm (1348 words)

	Marine VHF Radio Call Signs » Coastguard Boating Education
		Legally you must hold this qualification in order to use a Marine VHF Radio (an exception is made for radio use only in cases of genuine emergency or distress).
		VHF Call signs for recreational and commercial boaties are available from CBES who maintain the database on behalf of the Radio Spectrum division of the Ministry of Economic Affairs.
		If you are the holder of a Restricted Radio Telephone Operators Certificate it is in order for you to operate a VHF radio.
	www.cbes.org.nz /pages/68/marine-vhf-radio-call-signs.htm (304 words)

	NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MARINE PRODUCTS VIA NOAA WEATHER RADIO
		Marine SAME geographic codes do not presently utilize the 'County Sub-section' of the SAME geographic code, and therefore, the SAME geographic code for all marine zones begin with a leading zero.
		It is recommended that mariners also program their receivers with the SAME geographic codes of neighboring land and marine areas to maintain a greater level of weather awareness.
		For mariners in transit who are using NOAA Weather Radio receivers with SAME capability, it is recommended the radio be set to the 'All County Code Option' to avoid the need to continually reprogram the unit as the vessel moves along the coast to prevent the possibility of missing important warnings.
	www.weather.gov /om/marine/wxradio.htm (1363 words)

	continuousWave: Whaler: Reference: Marine VHF Radio Communications
		A common situation in boating is the use of VHF Marine Band radios for communication between two recreational vessels.
		These out-of-band signals are not actually interfering with the marine band signals directly, but, by virtue of their strength, they cause overload in the receivers of many marine radios.
		A very typical situation observed in VHF marine radio communication is an exchange like this: "Your radio sounds good on 1-watt but it is distorted on 25-watt." The real problem is usually in the receiver.
	continuouswave.com /whaler/reference/VHF.html (2761 words)

	VHF Community Radio Electronics - An Introduction (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The VHF signal can either be generated directly, or the oscillator can oscillate on a lower frequency eg a third or half that desired and then followed by a tripler or doubler stage.
		But the effect of radio waves bouncing off buildings etc tends to twist the polarisation of your signal from horizontal to vertical and vice versa, so your signal will still be picked up by the other sort of aerial.
		VHF radio waves do bend a bit so you'll get a bit more coverage than you can see, but its hard to say how much.
	www.irational.org /sic/radio/tech.html (6877 words)

	Nautical Know How - Marine Radio Information for Boaters
		The FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit is required for boaters having an HF radiotelephone, for boaters having a VHF transceiver and traveling in foreign waters, or where fitting of a marine radio is required by law (e.g.
		Even though you may not be required to carry a VHF radio, if you do (and you should) you must maintain a watch on channel 16 (156.800 MHz) whenever the radio is operating and not being used to communicate.
		Recently a charter boat whose radio was not tuned to the proper channel missed a severe storm warning.
	www.boatsafe.com /nauticalknowhow/radio.htm (2267 words)

	Marine Radio Communication
		All users of marine radio are responsible for observing both FCC and Coast Guard requirements.
		Click here to view a list of the marine VHF channels and their designated uses.
		Whenever your radio is turned on (and not being used for messages), keep it tuned to Channel 16.
	www.nyss.com /radio.html (4370 words)

	VHF Radio (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Safety first, VHF radios are used to communicate with rescue authorities and other vessels.
		The hand held VHF are portable with self contained power great for use in a liferaft or if your boat power fails.
		DSC radios send a digital transmission direct to rescue services and give boat details and their occupants, when linked to a GPS they will give your position when you have a distress call.
	www.marinedirect.co.uk /pages/electronics/vhf/vhf_radios.htm (419 words)

	Marine Radio Could be a Lifesaver (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		There is a marine operator in many areas, located on a specified channel, that will "patch" you into the local telephone system.
		A radio is not to be used for gossip or idle conversation.
		THIS IS All vessels equipped with VHF radios must keep their radios tuned to channel 16 so they can assist if an emergency is near.
	www.uscgboating.org /safety/metlife/radio.htm (833 words)

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		We carry a large selection of Handheld VHF radio or Fixed Mount VHF Radio for marine communication.
		Also gps, and chartplotter can be combined with the vhf radio fishfinder and other marine electronics.
	store.wmjmarine.com /communication.html (327 words)

	VHF marine radio information - Reed's Nautical Almanac
		These VHF marine radio transmitters broadcast continuously, providing recorded weather analyses and forecasts (projected from six to 24 hours) for coastal waters.
		In the coastal waters of the United States, vessels may use VHF marine radio to contact the Coast Guard or to send a distress alert.
		No license is required to operate a VHF marine radio on most recreational boats; however, special registrations are required for DSC-enabled VHF marine radios.
	www.reedsalmanac.com /vhf_marine_radio_d.html (532 words)

	Radio, VHF
		In an emergency as part of the marine safety and communication system, you have help on Channel 16 at your fingertips wherever you may be.
		VHF marine radio is a vital communications link for the boating community and abuse of the radio seriously affects the safety of all boaters.
		Marine Radio is not Citizens Band (CB), so watch your talk afloat.
	www.sacdelta.com /safety/radio.html (1018 words)

	Pat's Boating in Canada: VHF Marine Radio
		VHF radio licence: Licences for a ship's VHF radio station may be exempted for recreational boat radios.
		Foreign visitors: To legally transmit using VHF radios on a foreign boat in Canada require a valid Ship Station Licence (2003: $150 for 10 yrs) and operator's licence from your home country.
		New boats are now being sold with VHF radios as standard equipment, sending people onto the water without a proper operator's licence which would at least ensure they know basic radio procedure.
	boating.ncf.ca /vhf.html (1192 words)

	ICOM - IC-M90 VHF Marine Radio
		Icom radios, ssb radios, marine vhf radios, uniden vhf radios, marine radios, vhf antenna
		The IC-M90 is suitable for both marine and land mobile applications.
		VHF Radios · Fixed Mount Marine VHF Radio · Handheld Marine VHF
	www.marine-radio-store.com /icicvhfmara1.html (401 words)

	U.S. VHF Channels - USCG Navigation Center
		Note that the letter "A" indicates simplex use of the ship station transmit side of an international duplex channel, and that operations are different than international operations on that channel.
		All ships of length 20m or greater are required to guard VHF channel 13, in addition to VHF channel 16, when operating within U.S. territorial waters.
		Also available are International VHF Maritime Radio Channels and Frequencies, Narrowband VHF Maritime Channels and Frequencies, Radio Information for Boaters, and U.S. Coast Guard VHF Distress and Safety Coverage Charts
	www.navcen.uscg.gov /marcomms/vhf.htm (346 words)

	International VHF Marine Radio Channels and Frequencies
		The following table is adapted from the International Telecommunications Union Radio Regulations Appendix S18, including changes adopted by the 1997 World Radio Conference.Transmission on frequencies or channels shown in blue are not allowed within U.S. territorial waters, but are allowed on the high seas and in most other countries.
		Note that a marine radio operating in the international mode on a channel in which the ship station frequency
		The large number of "blue" channels and frequencies indicates the shortage of VHF maritime spectrum in the U.S. compared to most other maritime countries.
	www.marine-electronics.net /techarticle/vhf/intvhf.htm (798 words)

	Escambia County - NESD - Marine - VHF Radio Procedures (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Radio should be checked each day for proper operation.
		After contact is established on channel 16 (or channel 9), switch to another channel to continue communication.
		Station identification (from radio’s Station License) must be given at the beginning and end of each transmission sequence.
	www.co.escambia.fl.us /departments/nesd/VHFRadioProcedures.php (317 words)

	Marine VHF Handheld Radio
		SILVA S12 MARINE HANDHELD VHF RADIO The SILVA S12 VHF is a fully waterproof, compact marine* handheld VHF radio operating on all current marine channels including M1 and M2.
		Handheld VHF Marine Transceiver ICOM M71 The IC-M71 VHF marine handheld transceiver is designed as the successor to the immensely popular IC-M1EuroV and builds on the ‘ground breaking achievements of...
		The radio is engineered to survive and function in the extreme environmental condit...
	www.sailgb.com /c/vhf_radio_marine (679 words)

	CT DEP: Marine VHF Radio: The Basics
		Although not required in recreational boats under 65.6 feet long, a VHF Marine Radio is an essential piece of equipment in coastal waters.
		If you are a recreational boater traveling within the United States, you do not need a license for a VHF Marine Radio.
		In CG District I waters (northern New Jersey to Canada), urgent marine information broadcasts, such as storm warnings, are announced on channel 9.
	www.dep.state.ct.us /rec/boating/safety/vhf.htm (1077 words)

	VHF Marine Radio Service Frequency Table
		This table is the frequency chart for the VHF Marine Radio Service.
		A channels are generally only used in the United States, and use is normally not recognized or allowed outside the U.S. The letter B indicates simplex use of the coast station transmit side of an international duplex channel.
		The AIS is a shipboard broadcast system that acts like a transponder, operating in the VHF maritime band, that is capable of handling well over 4,500 reports per minute and updates as often as every two seconds.
	www.csgnetwork.com /marinefreqtable.html (586 words)

	Icom America - Press Releases
		The M504 is the industry benchmark in mid-priced recreational marine VHF radios.
		The radio includes Class D DSC, something that up to recently was reserved only for high-end radios.
		The radio is built to survive direct submersion nearly 1/3 deeper.
	www.icomamerica.com /press/?id=20061101 (517 words)

	USCG VHF Voice
		In areas where NOAA Weather Radio broadcasts provide complete overlapping coverage of the U.S. Coast Guard VHF network, the U.S. Coast Guard may elect to broadcast warnings only and not routinely broadcast NWS marine forecasts.
		Refer to NGA Publication 117, which is updated through the Notice to Mariners, for the latest official listing of U.S. Coast Guard broadcast schedules.
		The British Admiralty List of Radio Signals, is an excellent reference source for weather broadcast information.
	www.nws.noaa.gov /os/marine/vhfvoice.htm (339 words)

	Radio Regulations
		Any vessel that carries a marine radio must follow the rules of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
		The FCC does not require operators of recreational vessels to carry a radio or to have an individual license to operate VHF marine radios (with or without digital selective calling capability), EPIRBs, or any type of radar.
		Users of VHF marine radio equipped with digital selective calling will need to obtain a maritime mobile service identity (MMSI) number from the FCC.
	www.uscgboating.org /safety/fedreqs/equ_radio.htm (640 words)

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