TRANSMITTING
When making a call using a marine transceiver, you must follow these call- ing procedures.
•Channel 16 is the universal calling and safety channel. Leave the radio set to Channel 16, unless a call is in progress on a different channel.
•Listen to Channel 16 for at least 2 minutes before making a call on it (to be sure the channel is not already in use).
•Press the
•When you are ready for the other party to talk, end your sentence by saying “over.”
•When you are ready to end com- munication, say “(Your call sign or name of your boat), out.”
•When in a marina or harbor, try first to make calls using the 1W (1- watt) power setting. If you do not receive a response, switch to the 5W
•If you do not receive a response to a call after 30 seconds, wait at least 2 minutes before trying again. If you receive no response after the second try, wait at least 15 minutes before trying again.
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•After making contact on Channel 16, switch to a different channel to continue the call — Channel 16 must be left open for other calls. See “Channel Assignments.”
Calling Another Boat
1.Turn on the radio, and select Channel 16.
2.Hold the transceiver about 3 inches from your mouth, and press the
3.Say “(Name of boat you are call- ing), this is (your call sign or name of your boat).”
4.Release the
5.After establishing communication, switch to a
6.When the call is complete, say “(Your call sign or name of your boat), out.”
7.Switch back to Channel 16.