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not exceed 30 seconds but may be repeated 3 times at 2-minute intervals.
Prior to making contact with another vessel, refer to the channel charts in this
manual, and select an appropriate channel for communications after initial
contact. For example, Channels 68 and 69 are some of the channels avail-
able to non-commercial (recreational) boaters. Monitor your desired channel
in advance to make sure you will not be interrupting other traffic, and then go
back to either channel 16 or 9 for your initial contact.
When the hailing channel (16 or 9) is clear, state the name of the other
vessel you wish to call and then “
this is
” followed by the name of your vessel
and your Station License (Call Sign). When the other vessel returns your
call, immediately request another channel by saying “
go to
,” the number of
the other channel, and “over.” Then switch to the new channel. When the
new channel is not busy, call the other vessel.
After a transmission, say “
over
,” and release the microphone’s push-to-talk
(
PTT
) switch. When all communication with the other vessel is completed,
end the last transmission by stating your Call Sign and the word “
out
.” Note
that it is not necessary to state your Call Sign with each transmission, only at
the beginning and end of the contact.
Remember to return to Channel 16 when not using another channel. Some
radios automatically monitor Channel 16 even when set to other channels or
when scanning.
5.5 OPERATING ON CHANNELS 13 AND 67
(USA Channel Group Only)
Channel 13 is used at docks, bridges and by vessels maneuvering in port.
Messages on this channel must concern navigation only, such as meeting
and passing in restricted waters.
Channel 67 is used for navigational traffic between vessels.
By regulation, power is normally limited to 1 Watt on these channels. Your
radio is programmed to automatically reduce power to this limit on these
channels. However, in certain situations it may be necessary to temporarily
use a higher power. See page 22 (
H/L
key) for means to temporarily override
the low-power limit on these two channels.
European Users should check with their local Marine Regulatory Authorities
for information regarding channel usage in Marinas, Ports and inland water-
ways.
