Publisher's Synopsis
YOU CAN'T DIAL 911 ON THE WATER!
Do you cringe every time you pick up the radio handset? Are you unsure of what to say or how to say it? If your boat is sinking, is your radio properly set up to bring help to your exact location with the push of a button? If you or a crew member have a medical emergency, is your VHF programmed to automatically call for assistance while you perform first aid or CPR?
- Basic radio operations and lingo
- Voice and automated emergency calls
- Bridge and lock openings
- VHF weather forecasts
- Automated Information System (AIS) and Digital Selective Calling (DSC)
- How to join and run a Cruiser Net
Share this book with your crew. Remember, YOU may be the one with the medical emergency or too busy trying to save your sinking boat to call for help.
