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As a communication tool, two way radio has a long history. Maritime radio is the first representative of radio to enter the field of navigation. Radio was widely used in shipping industry, from the earliest radio telegraph to the radio station later, and now the more advanced maritime satellite communication system. Marine VHF radio is a kind of system intercom  ...

Marine VHF radio is one of the necessary communication equipment for ships. Because its cost performance and effect are much better than mobile phones, Marine VHF radio has become the most widely used communication equipment in ship communication. There are many brands of VHF marine radio. How should we choose and buy them?  ...

Marine VHF radio belongs to analog radio in terms of system. It can realize convenient communication without network support. It is often used in fishing boats, passenger ships, cargo ships, yachts, kayaks, sailboats, ports, docks and so on. Generally, the use of marine VHF radio requires a use certificate, that is, a certificate. To obtain this certificate, you need to log in to the local maritime department to find and sign up. Let's talk about the characteristics of marine radio.  ...

Marine VHF radio is an important safety tool for mariners, but the wide range of available models and functions makes it difficult to choose when buying. Below we give some suggestions to help you make a choice. First, the Marine VHF radio must be easy to use. The maritime climate and environment change rapidly. Second, the Marine VHF radio must have standard power, 25W or 5W.  ...

In most places, boats are required to have a VHF radio on board. For cruising sailors, VHF radio is nearly ubiquitous. Even if you are near shore and have a smartphone, VHF radio is still important equipment. Marine bulletins, weather broadcasts, ship traffic information, DSC emergency calling, and the ability to broadcast information to many people at a once are a few reasons.  ...

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?  ...

When getting your vessel ready for use in the summer months it is important to make sure you kit it out with the right gear. One piece of gear every vessel should have is a reliable marine radio. These radios are available as both a portable handheld and a fixed mount solution. First, what is a handheld VHF? A handheld VHF is as it sounds, a VHF radio that fits in your hand.  ...

There are many licenses about Marie VHF radio. If you want to use a marine VHF radio, you can learn about different licenses according to your needs. Here are the types of different license, which are mainly divided into two categories: Operator’s License and Ship’s Radio License.  ...

There are two types of maritime VHF radio: Handheld and fixed, in which the fixed maritime VHF radio contains MMSI code. Different brands of maritime VHF radios have different editing methods for MMSI code. The following is a brief introduction to the MMSI code editing method of RA27.  ...

It’s important that boaters use the correct channel when communicating on a VHF (very high frequency) marine band radio. Here are VHF-FM non-commercial channels recreational boaters may use in specific situations. Federal Communications Commission regulations require boaters having VHF radios to maintain a watch on either channel 9 or channel 16  ...