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Radiotelephone Calls
VHF Marine Radio Protocols
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Radiotelephone Calls
Boaters may make and receive radiotelephone calls to and from any number on the telephone
network by using the services of public coast stations . Calls can be made — for a fee —
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between your radio and telephones on land, sea and in the air . See the Appendix for the
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public correspondence (marine operator) channels .
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If you plan to use these services, consider registering with the operator of the
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public coast station that you plan to work through . These services can provide
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you with detailed information and procedures to follow .
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You may disclose privileged information during a radiotelephone call .
Keep in mind that your transmission is NOT private, as it is on a regular
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telephone . Both sides of the conversation are being broadcast and can be
heard by anyone who has a radio and tunes to the channel you are using .
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VHF Marine Radio Protocols
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Emergency Messages and Distress Procedure
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The ability to summon assistance in an emergency is the primary reason to have a VHF
marine radio . The marine environment can be unforgiving and what may initially be a
minor problem can rapidly develop into a situation beyond your control .
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The Coast Guard monitors Channel 16, responds to all distress calls,
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and coordinates all search and rescue efforts . Depending on the availability
of other capable vessels or commercial assistance operators in your vicinity,
Coast Guard or Coast Guard Auxiliary craft may be dispatched .
In any event, communicate with the Coast Guard as soon as you experience difficulties and
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before your situation becomes an emergency . Use the emergency message procedures
only after your situation has become grave or you are faced with a sudden danger
threatening life or property and requiring immediate help . Use Channel 16 to communicate
your emergency message . Make sure you transmit on high power . If you are merely out of
gas, do not send an emergency message . Drop your anchor and call a friend or marina to
bring the fuel you need or to give you a tow .
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