The Reeds VHF Handbook is an accessible, user friendly but comprehensive guide to marine VHF radio that helps users quickly get up to speed with all the functions on their equipment. Straightforward explanations and tips describe the leisure VHF DSC radio system in detail and its place within GMDSS.This brand new book incorporates all the information required to pass the Short Range Certificate, which is compulsory for anyone using a VHF DSC radio, and forms part of the process of obtaining the Day Skipper qualification. The book covers radio procedure, channel allocation, VHF radio theory and more, along with a full explanation of GMDSS, including details on EPIRBs, SARTs and Navtex.The Reeds VHF Handbook is an essential onboard reference, and set to become the standard work on the subject. ContentsIntroduction and acknowledgements1. Radio theory2. Global Maritime Distress & Safety System3. VHF radios4. Rules and regulations5. VHF channels6. Radio procedures7. Using DSC8. Routine calls by voice9. Distress calls – MAYDAY10. Urgency announcements – PAN PAN11. Safety announcements – SÉCURITÉ12. The phonetic alphabet13. Glossary14. VHF channels and their uses15. SRC syllabus and assessment16. Questions and answers Product details Published 18 Mar 2021 Format Paperback Edition 1st Extent 160 ISBN 9781472981448 Imprint Reeds Illustrations Colour illustrations throughout Dimensions 210 x 140 mm Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing