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MARINE VHF RADIO

IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO ALL OWNERS AND USERS OF MARINE VHF RADIOS

 Uniden UM525 Series Marine VHF Radio

 

WHY GET A MARINE VHF RADIO:

1.       To communicate distress immediately.

2.       Continuous contact with search and rescue nationwide.

3.       To hear other boaties in distress.

4.       To get regular weather updates.

5.       A cell phone lets you talk to one person, a VHF lets you talk to many people.

6.     It could save your life in an emergency!

To operate your VHF radio you MUST hold a VHF Operators Qualification. Legally you must hold this qualification in order to use a Marine VHF Radio (an exception is made for radio use only in cases of genuine emergency or distress). To find out how to obtain this simple qualification, call Coastguard Boating Education Service (CBES) on 0800 40 80 90.

MARINE VHF RADIO OPERATORS QUALIFICATION

A legal requirement for all users of Marine VHF Radio.

 

Aim:   

 To teach correct Marine VHF Radio procedures
Duration: 6 Hours
Learning Options:     Tutorials or Home Study.
Prerequisites: None.
Exam Fee:  $18 (Tutorial fees are variable).

Modules:

1.       Principles of maritime radio communications.

2.       Distress, Urgency & Safety Communications procedures.

3.       Protection of distress frequencies and avoidance of false distress alerts.

4.       Obligatory procedures and practices.

5.       Certification requirements.

 

MARINE VHF RADIO OPERATORS HOME STUDY

Available from Coastguard Boating Education, nationwide delivery.

Phone:  0800 40 80 90   Email:    info@cbes.org.nz

Rules for Radio Use

P    Listen before transmitting;

P    Don't make unnecessary calls and keep all calls as brief as possible;

P    Don't allow children to play with the radio;

P    Always use the name of the boat you are calling first, then identify yourself using your call sign and boat name;

P    Always ensure your microphone is correctly stowed to avoid accidental transmissions which will lock up the channel;

P    Use Channel 16 for making your initial call, then move to an agreed working channel;

P    For emergencies, stay on Channel 16 unless you are directed to another channel by Maritime NZ Maritime Radio or Coastguard;

P    Return to Channel 16 when you have completed a call

 

To check the availability of courses check out the Coastguard Boating Education website…

 http://www.cbes.org.nz/courses/3/marine-vhf-radio.htm

Or contact Joanne Glassford, the South Island Rep for CBES on 027 3390442.

 

Make sure you check our page on VHF Call Signs and VHF Marine Channels