Making Telephone Calls; Bridge Channels 13 And 67; Automated Radio Check Service; (In The Usa Only) - Standard Horizon HX890 Owner's Manual

After a transmission, say "over", and release the PTT button. When all commu-
nication with the other vessel is completed, end the last transmission by stating
your Call Sign and the word "out". Note that it is not necessary 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. Some
radios automatically monitor Channel 16 even when set to other channels or
when scanning.
4.5

MAKING TELEPHONE CALLS

To make a radiotelephone call, use a channel designated for this purpose.
The fastest way to learn which channels are used for radiotelephone traffic
is to ask at a local marina. Channels available for such traffic are designated
Public Correspondence channels on the channel charts in this manual. Some
examples for USA use are Channels 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 84, 85, 86, and 87. Call
the marine operator and identify yourself by your vessel's name. The marine
operator will then ask you how you will pay for the call (telephone credit card,
collect, etc.) and then link your radio transmission to the telephone lines.
The marine telephone company managing the VHF channel you are using may
charge a link-up fee in addition to the cost of the call.
4.6

BRIDGE CHANNELS 13 AND 67

Channel 13 is used at docks, bridges and by vessels maneuvering in port.
Messages on this channel must concern navigation only, such as meeting and
passing in restricted waters.
Channel 67 is used for navigational traffic between vessels.
By regulation, power is normally limited to 1 Watt on these channels. Your radio
is programmed to automatically reduce power to this limit on these channels.
However, in certain situations it may be necessary to temporarily use a higher
power. See Page 27 for means to temporarily override the low-power limit on
these two channels.
4.7 AUTOMATED RADIO CHECK SERVICE (in the USA only)
In areas across the United States, Sea Tow offers boaters a way to conduct
radio checks. To use Sea Tow's free Automated Radio Check service, simply
tune your VHF radio to the appropriate channel for your location and conduct
a radio check as you typically would. Upon releasing your radio's microphone,
the system will play an automated message and relay your transmission back
to you, thereby letting you know how your signal will sound to other boaters.
The Automated Radio Check Service is currently available in the areas listed
below.
West Coast
Sea Tow Newport/LA - Ch. 27
Sea Tow San Diego - Ch. 27
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