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10. If there is no answer, repeat the above procedure. If there is still no re-
sponse, try another channel.
3.4 CALLING ANOTHER VESSEL
(
CHANNEL 16 OR 9
)
Channel 16 may be used for initial contact (cailing) with another vessel.
However, its most important use is for emergency messages. This channel
must be monitored at all times except when actually using another channel.
It is monitored by European Coast Guards and by other vessels. Use of chan-
nel 16 for cailing must be limited to initial contact only. Calling should not ex-
ceed 30 seconds, but may be repeated 3 times at 2-minute intervals. In US
waters channel 9 may be used as an alternative calling channel for non-emer-
gency communications. When cailing on channel 9, the calling time should 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 of the UK VHF Charts are some of
the channels available 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 cailing channel (16) 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, immedi-
ately request another channel by saying “
go to
”, the number of the other chan-
nel, 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
PTT
(Push-To-Talk:
) switch.
When all communication with the other vessel is completed, end the last trans-
mission by stating your Call Sign and the word “
out
”. Note that it is not neces-
sary 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.