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1. Phonetic Alphabet

Clear communication is critical when sending emergen­cy VHF messages. To avoid any confusion, use the pho­netic alphabet to spell out important information, such as your boat name and the names of your crew. Below is the NATO/International phonetic alphabet.

A = alpha             B = bravo             C = Charlie           D = delta              E= echo

F = foxtrot           G = golf H = hotel              I = india                                J = Juliet

K = kilo                  L = lima                 M = mike             N = November  O = Oscar

P = papa Q = quebec         R = romeo           S = sierra              T = tango

U= uniform         V = victor             W = whiskey      X = x-ray              Y = yankee

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1. Hailing and Communication With Another Boat

Correct hailing procedure is to state the name of the boat you are hailing (usually on channel 16), then the name of your boat, followed by “over.”

“Over” tells the other party you have finished speaking. This is impor­tant because if both radio operators transmit at the same time, neither will be heard. Only one party can speak at a time. Any other words—”yoo hoo” or “Is anybody out there?” – constitute incorrect procedure.

Once you’ve established contact, switch to a working channel. Once you’ve switched to a working channel, say the name of the boat you are hailing followed by the name of your boat. At the end of your conversation, say your boat name and “out” or “out, (your boat’s name), returning to 16.” Read the rest of this entry »