How to use a Marine VHF RADIO [Capable Cruising Guides]
This week on Emily and Clark’s Adventure, Emily explains how to use your marine VHF radio. This is an important piece of safety gear that everyone should be familiar with.
WATCH EMILY RUN A VHF RADIO NET
On a regular day in George Town, Bahamas: https://youtu.be/iFnK0a9ZX3Y
During COVID-19 Lockdown in George Town, Bahamas: https://youtu.be/AzQFqS-qj8k
Q&A and Example Net with Luckyfish: https://youtu.be/v7qpAmKbSUM
IN THIS EPISODE:
[00:16]. Basics
[00:47]. Who am I
[01:39]. What is VHF
[02:41]. Who Needs One
[04:00]. Controls
[07:14]. Microphone
[11:00]. Channels
[13:04]. Making a Call
[14:07]. Special Words
[17:07]. Sample Call
[18:45]. Emergencies
[21:24]. Teach Crew
[22:44]. Review
[23:44]. Closing
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