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How To Use Emergency Radio
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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