How do I request a VHF radio check?
Use an “open channel” to performance the check (channels 68, 69, 71, 72 and 78A). Turn radio to one-watt power setting, and key the microphone. Call “radio check” three times, followed by your boat name and location. Wait for a reply confirming someone has heard your transmission.
What channel do you do a radio check on VHF?
Please use VHF Channel 09, which has been designated by the FCC as a boater’s calling channel.
How do I call the Coast Guard by phone?
People in an emergency and need of Coast Guard assistance should use: VHF-FM Channel 16 (156.8 MHz), dial 911.
Do marine emergency services use mobile phones?
The Verdict – Mobile Phone vs VHF Radio Yes take your mobile with you, use the Sailing apps and keep in contact, but don’t rely on the mobile phone for emergency and distress situations, whether inshore or offshore.
How do I check my radio with Sea Tow?
To find the right channel in a particular boating area, all a boater has to do is visit the Sea Tow automated radio check page and enter the city, state or zip code. An interactive map will open, showing the automated radio check stations in your region. I strongly encourage you to check it out.
How do you call VHF?
How do I use it?
- Call the vessel, marina or restaurant on Channel 9 in the following manner.
- Name of station being called, spoken three times.
- The words “THIS IS”, spoken once.
- Name of your vessel spoken once.
- The word “OVER”.
- Then you wait for the station being called to answer.
Can you call the Coast Guard from a cell phone?
Cellular phones are an acceptable secondary means of calling the Coast Guard. Currently the U.S. Coast Guard email system is not set up to accept or respond to emergency SAR messages. If you are in distress or need to report an emergency, do NOT send it via email, contact the Coast Guard via telephone or radio.
Can I get VHF on my phone?
Install the Online Radio Box application on your smartphone and listen to VHF online as well as to many other radio stations wherever you are! Now, your favorite radio station is in your pocket thanks to our handy app.