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Talking on your VHF
Two people can't talk at once on a VHF radio, so finish your transmission by saying "over," let go of the talk button, and listen for a response. Normal transmissions should not last for more than about 30 seconds.
Here are the common types of radio communications:
Radio check: Once or twice a year and before a major trip, check your radio by tuning to Channel 16 and calling "Any vessel, any vessel. This is the yacht Babbalubba, calling for a radio check. Over." Don't waste the USCG's time with a radio-check request.
Ship to ship: For safety and by law in the United States, every vessel operating a VHF radio must monitor Channel 16 — so when afloat, have your VHF tuned to Channel 16. Doing so makes good sense because, by all listening to Channel 16, everyone can help each other as needed. For general communications, the normal protocol is to first call the other boat on Channel 16 and then switch to another channel as soon as you make contact. Remember, Channel 16 isn't for chatter; make contact with the other boat and then switch to another channel. Channels 9, 68, 69, 71, 72, and 78 are approved for "intership" communication. You can surf to http://wireless.fcc.gov/marine/vhfchan1.html for a full list of VHF frequencies and their designated use.
Ship to marine telephone operator: Yes, you can connect to a real telephone by calling the marine operators on Channels 24 through 28 and 84 through 87. They instruct you to switch channels after you make contact. You can call collect or charge your call to your home phone number, but, obviously, we don't recommend giving your credit card number over the radio.
Ship to USCG — EMERGENCY: The Emergency Channel for contacting the USCG is Channel 16. See the next section for the proper procedure during an emergency. Channel 6 is also used for safety and emergency communication, mostly between Coast Guard boats and planes used in rescue operations, but if you're in trouble, make your primary contact with the USCG on Channel 16, and you'll be instructed if they want you to switch.
Weather information: In the United States, marine weather forecasts and warnings are transmitted on special VHF weather channels. Check the radio's instruction book to find out how to tune to those channels, or look for a button that says Wx.
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