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Tag Archives :Marine

The importance of Marine radio on Inland Waterways

Not everyone knows the flag language and light signals on the ship. But the inland waterways are becoming busier with increased commercial traffic, the VHF marine radio is becoming an essential piece of equipment. Now many countries have stipulated that boats on inland waterways must also carry VHF marine radios, such as Witham and Humber. As a result, many users of boats are being advised to use VHF marine radio as a primary safety tool to aid communication and navigation.  ...

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VHF marine radio and yacht

Marine radios are a great communication option for multiple applications. It is especially true for yachts and other marine applications. Onboard a yacht, staff and passengers can communicate easily and effectively with premium two-way radios. Offering complete coverage on your vessel, VHF marine radios allow you to communicate with personnel simply and offer exceptional value.  ...

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Best VHF Marine Radio

No matter what type of sailor you are, no matter what boat you sail, an essential piece of kit is a good VHF marine radio. Not only does a marine radio serve as a vital safety tool in case something should go wrong onboard, but it is also a crucial communications tool more generally. With the development of time, VHF marine radios are not only used for communication purposes. Over the years. Many advances have been made in increasing functionality.  ...

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27MHz and VHF Marine radio

Marine radios are essential safety equipment and communicate with other boats or marine rescue groups as well as receive navigational warnings and weather updates. The two main frequencies used for marine radios are VHF and 27Mhz. Both have their own advantages over the other depending on where you’re located and the size of your vessel.   ...

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Retevis Marine Radio Offers Essential Communicating Equipment

For more information on VHF Radios or the full line of Retevis Marine products, visit http://www.retevismarine.com.  As a special offer to Sea Tow member, you can get a limited time special price on the new Retevis Marine Radio RT55 Floating VHF Radio with GPS and DSC to save you 10% off this marine radio  ...

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What to consider when choosing a VHF marine radio

Radio is an important safety tool for all mariners who venture out on the water, whether offshore or on inland waterways. VHF marine radios are used for a variety of purposes including; contacting harbours & marinas, summoning rescue services or ship-to-shore and ship-to-ship communication. Knowing what radio to choose can be quite confusing because of the range of models and features available. Here we go through some important considerations when choosing a VHF marine portable of fixed radio?  ...

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Do you need a license for a VHF marine radio?

Not just anyone can use a VHF marine radio. To operate this equipment - both fixed and handheld radios - on a UK-flagged vessel, you must have, at the minimum, the Marine Radio Short Range Certificate (SRC). This is a legal requirement. The SRC, which must be successfully completed at a recognized training center, instructs users in radio etiquette and procedures, digital selected calling (DSC) and emergency procedures.  ...

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A marine radio is essential

In an emergency, communication is vital and a marine radio is essential. Mobile telephones, although useful as a backup communications system, cannot replace a marine radio.  ...

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Basic knowledge of VHF marine radio

Very High Frequency (VHF) Marine Radio allows instant communication between your boat and other boats, marinas, bridges, and the United States Coast Guard (USCG). It is the primary means of communication on coastal waters and has many characteristics which make it preferable to a cell phone, CB Radio, or other means of communication. Most VHF Marine Radios also have instant access to NOAA weather forecasts, 24 hours a day.  ...

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Offshore Marine Communication Systems

The latest standards for long distance offshore marine communication systems have changed over the years; are you up to date with the latest safety standards? Flags and semaphores were once main forms of long distance offshore marine communication. Radio telecommunication has seen a huge rise over the last century, thanks to advances in technology, leading to the vast changes that increase overall safety.  ...

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